Emigrant Campground

About

Emigrant Campground sits at 2,100 feet elevation along CA-190 in Death Valley National Park, offering a modest respite from the extreme heat of the valley floor. The small campground features 10 tent-only sites arranged on a rough gravel surface overlooking the Cottonwood Mountains, part of the Panamint Range. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations or camping fees. The campground is strictly tent-only; RVs and trailers are prohibited. Each site accommodates up to 8 people with a limit of 2 cars or 4 motorcycles. Fires and charcoal grills are not permitted, though gas-burning camp stoves are allowed. Pets must remain leashed (6 feet max) and attended at all times. Flush toilets are available in a building approximately 270 feet down a dirt trail from the campground. Visitors should be prepared for desert conditions and wildlife. All food, garbage, and cooking equipment must be stored in vehicles or animal-resistant containers when unattended, as coyotes and ravens are active scavengers in the area.

Directions

From Furnace Creek Visitor Center, turn left on CA-190 and drive west past Stovepipe Wells. Emigrant Campground is 10 miles southwest of Stovepipe Wells, approximately 40 minutes from the visitor center.