Furnace Creek Campground Is in Reservation Season: What Visitors Need to Know for Winter 2026–27

FURNACE CREEK — CALIFORNIA58 LOCAL. FURNACE CREEK — The National Park Service’s reservation season at Furnace Creek Campground runs from October 15 through April 15, making fall and winter the main period when visitors can book campsites in advance.

Details and practical guidance

The campground has 136 sites, including a limited number with full recreational vehicle hookups, and is near the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Its location makes it popular for people exploring the central area of Death Valley National Park.

Standard campground sites are listed at $30 per night and full-hookup sites at $44 per night. Fees, individual site availability and restrictions must be checked through the official reservation system rather than inferred from a published guide.

Furnace Creek is the only National Park Service campground in Death Valley that takes advance reservations. Outside the main season, some campground loops close and remaining sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

The park stresses that reservations are strongly recommended during the cooler months. Campers must observe quiet hours, fire restrictions, limits on pets and safe wastewater disposal.

Primary source: National Park Service. Always verify travel conditions and fees through the current official notice.

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