Homestake Primitive Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. Free camping with valid Death Valley entrance fee or annual pass. Access requires high-clearance 4WD with all-terrain tires.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 7:29AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs of 110 to 115 in the Las Vegas Valley, Pahrump, Moapa Valley, and the Colorado River Valley, and up to 120 in Death Valley. Warm overnight temperatures will result in little relief overnight. * WHERE...Lake Mohave, Lake Mead, Lower Colorado River Valley / Lake Havasu, Death Valley National Park, Northeast Clark County, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, and Las Vegas Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
About
Homestake Primitive Campground offers an intensely remote camping experience in Death Valley's backcountry. Located at 3,785 feet elevation near the iconic Racetrack Playa with its mysterious sailing stones, this campground rewards those with the vehicle capability and backcountry experience to reach it. The 10 sites are completely undeveloped with no services of any kind. Access requires navigating rough 4WD roads for considerable distances. From Ubehebe Crater, you'll travel 20 miles on Racetrack Road to Teakettle Junction, then another 9.5 miles past the Racetrack playa. The alternative route via Lippincott Pass from Saline Valley Road is even more challenging and should only be attempted by experienced off-road drivers. This is self-sufficient camping in every sense. There are no toilets, no water, no trash service, and no cell coverage. Campers must bring all water, pack out all waste, and be prepared for complete self-rescue if vehicle problems occur. Charcoal fires are permitted only in NPS metal fire pits; all stoves and grills must be gas-burning.
Directions
From CA-190 at the Scotty's Castle Road junction, travel north 38 miles toward Ubehebe Crater. Just before the crater parking area, turn right onto unpaved Racetrack Road. Travel 20 miles on this high-clearance 4WD road and turn right at Teakettle Junction. Continue 9.5 miles past the Racetrack playa to reach the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Deva_Information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 786-3200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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