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Emigrant Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Death Valley · California · Death Valley National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Death Valley National Park |
| Location | Death Valley · California · Death Valley National Park · 36.49652, -117.22707 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | (760) 786-3200 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
The campground, water system, and restrooms at Emigrant have been closed since late August 2025 due to flood damage. The damage to the 5-mile-long water pipe and associated water system is substantial and there is no estimated repair date.
First-come, first-served tent-only campground with no additional fee. Located next to CA 190 at 2100' feet in elevation. This is a small campground with 10 sites southwest of Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station.
Directions, from the listing
40 min from the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. From the visitor center, turn left on CA190 and drive west past Stovepipe Wells. Emigrant Campground is 10 miles southwest of Stovepipe Wells.
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Trip Card — Emigrant Campground
Death Valley · California · Death Valley National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Death Valley · California · Death Valley National Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246821 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.