Stovepipe Wells Campground
With 190 sites, including 28 tent only sites, it offers a wide open desert setting near Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and other central valley highlights.
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Stovepipe Wells Campground Details
Typically open from late fall through April 15, Stovepipe Wells Campground is a large first come, first served campground located at sea level in the heart of Death Valley National Park. With 190 sites, including 28 tent only sites, it offers a wide open desert setting near Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and other central valley highlights. Fees are paid at the self service station at the campground entrance. Amenities include year round trash collection, a nearby general store with ice and firewood for sale, and seasonal potable water and dump station access. There are no electric hookups, no internet connectivity, and no cell service. Staff presence is seasonal. The campground sits adjacent to Stovepipe Wells Village, where visitors can access a ranger station, a privately operated RV park, pool and shower passes for purchase, and complimentary WiFi. Operating dates and services are subject to change.
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Stovepipe Wells Village
This 83-room hotel has views of the Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes.
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Stovepipe Wells
Stovepipe Wells is best known today for Stovepipe Wells Village, a lodging/dining/entertainment complex.
0.1 mi away
Cottonwood Canyon Road
Beautiful Cottonwood Canyon, with its tree-lined desert stream, is the destination.
0.2 mi away
Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station
Sporadically staffed ranger station functions primarily as a self-pay kiosk for park passes.
0.3 mi away
Ohyu RV Site
The Ohyu RV Sites are concession operated and offer 14 full hookup spaces for travelers seeking comfort in a dramatic desert setting.
