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PO Box 337, Death Valley, CA, 92328
Lat:36.9636498081
Lng:-117.367774162
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 29, 2026
Campground
Mesquite Spring Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
PO Box 337, Death Valley, CA, 92328
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 29, 2026
First-come, first-served campground at an elevation of 1,800 feet, located 2 miles off of the Scotty’s Castle Road below Grapevine Canyon. It is a great base camp for your adventures in the northern parts of Death ValIey National Park. It is surrounded by desert mountains and geological features. Each site has a fire grate and picnic table. There are no hook-ups available. Fee is paid at the automatic pay station at the front of the campground.
Open year-round. Caution: summer months may be HOT, with nightly lows in the 90s Fahrenheit.
Check the weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Off of CA190 at the junction for Scotty’s Castle road, travel north thirty-three (33) miles and turn left onto the campground access road. Travel two (2) miles on campground access road to the Mesquite Campground entrance. Note: Access is closed until further notice if traveling from Nevada through Grapevine Canyon on Nevada Highway 267.
Mesquite Campground Fee - Senior/Access Pass Rate
Reduced rate for Senior and Access pass holders. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.
Mesquite Campground Fee - Standard Rate
Standard Campsite Rate per night. Pay fee using card at automated fee machine in the campground.
Wheelchair Access
ADA access to one (1) comfort station located in the center of the campground.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
The camp sites are a mixture of gravel and paved each accessed by paved roadway.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
There are paved roadways within the campground. There is ADA access to one (1) comfort station located in the center of the campground.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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