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Wildrose Campground, Death Valley, CA, 92328
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
***No Water Available in the Wildrose Area. Closest available water ~31 miles north at Stovepipe Wells, CA. First-come, first-served campground with no additional fee, high in the Panamint Mountains. Located at an elevation of 4100 ft / 1250 meters. No water. No hook-ups available. Generators allowed 7am - 7pm. This area is prone to high winds. Sites are dirt and gravel surrounded by mesquite bushes and rolling hills.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Open year round. First-come, first-served.
Weather
Get the most up to date weather conditions: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV Keep in mind that this campground will be much cooler than the valley floor.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Directions
Located high in the Panamint Mountains on Emigrant Canyon Road. From CA190 take Emigrant Canyon Road. Be sure to check road conditions prior to your trip.
Rates & Fees
Wildrose Camping Fee
Wildrose Campground is a free. Please pay your park entry fee to show your support of the park.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are permitted in NPS provided pits only***. Charcoal grills are prohibited. Gas burning stoves are permitted. ***Fires are typically prohibited between June 15 and September 15 or during periods of high fire danger.Regulations Overview
Generator Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM. Do not leave generators running unattended. Quiet Hours:10 PM to 7 AM. Camping Limits: 1 recreational vehicle w/tow, 2 cars, or 4 motorcycles. 8 people per site. Stay limited to 30 days. Check-out Time:12 PM Noon Camp Fires: No wood gathering. Fires only in NPS firegrates. Fires must not be left smoldering or unattended. No trash in firegrate. No open flames are allowed from 6/15-9/15, but controlled flame devices with shut off valves are allowed. Waste Water: Dump all liquid waste, including dishwater, only at sanitary stations. Do not wash dishes or bathe at water spigots or in rest rooms. No dumping of solid waste in sites or restrooms. Pets: Must be confined or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Do not leave unattended. Allowed along roads, in campground, and in developed areas only. Owners are responsible for cleanup. Food / Trash: All unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or animal resistant container.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
No wheelchair access, however the dirt surface is very flat.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
The road up to the camp has a 25 foot length restriction. This applies to total length of vehicle with trailer. Any vehicle that can make the steep road trip will fit into the campsites.
RV Maximum Length
25
Trailer Maximum Length
10
ADA Information
There are no ADA sites, however the area is open with a flat dirt/gravel surface. Pit toilets are primitive.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Primitive Camping Areas
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