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Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)

Details

Lat:36.8056
Lng:-117.7738
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Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Table Of Contents

Campground Overview

Introduction

This is a clothing-optional hot spring area approximately 35 miles from the nearest paved road. A high-clearance vehicle and all-terrain tires are necessary to access this campground and road/weather conditions may necessitate 4-wheel drive. This campground is located at 1,375ft, but requires navigating either North Pass at 7,300ft or South Pass at 5,997ft and may be inaccessible due to winter conditions.

Campsite Details

Reservable0
First Come First Serve10
Total Sites15
Group0
Horse0
Tent Only0
Electrical Hookups0
RV Only0
Walk/Boat To0
Other0

Operating Hours

Open year-round, first-come-first-served.

Weather

Check the weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV

Amenities

Trash & Recycling Collection

Toilets

Internet Connectivity

Showers

Cell Phone Reception

Laundry

Amphitheater

Dump Station

Camp Store

Staff or Host On-Site

Potable Water

Ice For Sale

Firewood For Sale

Food Storage Lockers

Rates & Fees

$0.00

Camping Fee

(Death Valley entrance fee or Annual/Lifetime Pass required)

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access

    Not wheelchair accessible.

  • RV Allowed

    No

  • RV Information

    RVS and trailers not recommended. High clearance 4WD required.

  • RV Maximum Length

    0

  • Trailer Maximum Length

    0

  • ADA Information

    Not ADA accessible.

  • Trailer Allowed

    No

  • Access Roads

    Unpaved Roads - 4WD/High clearance required

  • Classifications

    Primitive Camping Areas

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