Valley-floor campgrounds close seasonally for summer at Death Valley: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Not required; the stated access rule still applies

Applies to

overnight guests

Place or corridor

Texas Springs, Stovepipe Wells and Sunset campgrounds (seasonal closure). Furnace Creek runs first-come, first-served for summer.

Effective dates

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Release model

first come

Release detail: NPS lists these as 'Seasonal closure' without publishing the closing or reopening dates, so no dates are recorded.

Fee detail: Campground fees are charged separately and are cashless.

Exceptions and limits

• Emigrant Campground and Restrooms are closed indefinitely for water system repairs, not seasonally.
• Mesquite Spring, Wildrose, Thorndike, Mahogany Flat, Eureka Dunes, Saline Valley and Homestake campgrounds are open.