19.5 mi awayThorndike Campground (Primitive)
Campground · California

California · Best spring, fall
***Scheduled to open mid to late November 2026. Check our Alerts and Conditions page for up-to-date information. Typically open seasonally, late fall through mid-April. First-come, first-served campground located in the hills above Furnace Creek. Great views and some trees. No generators allowed. Each site has a fire grate and picnic table. Fee is paid at pay stations at the front of the campground and in upper loop.
Located off of CA190 in Furnace Creek. From the visitor center, turn right on CA190 and drive past the Furnace Creek Ranch. Just beyond the Ranch on the left is the campground access road.
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Campground · California
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The campground is first-come, first-served, however the NPS reserves the right to reserve sites for management needs. Occupy your site first and then pay using the automated fee machines or head across to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center to pay your fee.
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