Description

California, Sunset Campground Death Valley National Park

Directions:

From Los Angeles take the I-15 freeway east to the town of Baker.  Exit onto highway 127 north.  In approximately 60 miles take highway 190 west.  Continue on highway 190 for approximately 35 miles until you reach Furnice Creek.  Highway I-15, 127, and 190 are suited for large RV's.

Death Valley is an arid desert.  Be sure you know exactly where you are going before you depart for this location.  Bring plenty of water.

Plase see the Campbase map tab provided here for the exact location.  

Comment

Sunset campground is across the highway 190 from Furnace Creek Ranch.  Tent and RV camping is available.  Although the campground is best suited to RV's.  Tent campers will find better accommodations at Texas Springs Campground.  RV's of just about any size can be accommodated at Sunset Campground.  There is no shade available in this campground.  Showers are not available in the campground however, there are shower facilities at Furnace Creek Ranch for the fee of $5.  There are restrooms in this park however, there are no fire rings or picnic tables.  It's essentially a large open parking lot.  Campground roads are paved and parking pads are crushed rock.  All spots are level.  This campground is in a good central location for visiting the entire park.

There are hundreds of things to do and see in this park.  Visit the information center at Furnace Creek to see what's available, there are to many to list here.  The visitors center is just across the highway from the campground.  It's within an easy walking distance.

Usually opens for the season between October and November then closes in late April.  

There are four other campgrounds adjacent to Sunset campground, they are Furnace Creek Ranch, Furnace Creek, Fiddlers Campground, and Texas Springs.  Please see the bottom of this page for other campgrounds in this area.  

Our Death Valley National Park information page can be found by clicking this link.