Thorndike Campground (Primitive)
Furnace Creek, California · 7,438 ft · In Death Valley National Park
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,438 ft (2,267 m)7,438 ft2,267 m
- Land
- Death Valley National Park
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in Death Valley National Park 14
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Mahogany Flat Campground9 sites · Free0.5 mi
- Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive)9 sites · Free0.5 mi
- Wildrose Campground23 sites · Free6.9 mi
- Sunset Campground230 sites · $9–$18 a night19 mi
- Fiddlers' Campground$29–$34 a night19 mi
- Furnace Creek Campground2 loops · DRIVE-IN LOOP and TENT WALK-IN LOOP · 136 sites · $30–$44 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov19 mi
Also in the park: 6 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 5 single sites
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- Backcountry camping
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- Tent sites
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About
***No Potable Water Available in the Wildrose Area. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells, CA. First-come, first-served primitive, forested campground with no additional fee located at 7,400' elevation. Accessible to high clearance vehicles (no longer than 25') and 4x4 may be necessary. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells. May still be impacted by snowy/icy conditions in late spring.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Thorndike Campground (Primitive): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny45°37°
- WedSunny56°44°
- ThuSunny59°48°
- FriSunny59°46°
- SatSunny59°44°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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