Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10303151
When Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping reopens
Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
13
Openings · last 90 days
13
Only 13 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 37 monitored sites
Of the 5,666 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 5,031 open for online reservation · 459 reserved · 176 closed.
Where the open windows are
11.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 5,031 of 5,666 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online11.2%
Open site-nights5,031 / 5,666
Reserved (of online inventory)459 / 5,490
Weekday openings2,896
Weekend openings2,135
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,896 fall on weekdays and 2,135 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 899 of 930 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 30 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 17 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 14 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 22 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 26 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 27 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 26 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 26 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 12 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 25 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 26 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| C5 | 183 |
| G4 | 183 |
| G5 | 183 |
| G7 | 183 |
| G8 | 183 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
5,031 open site-nights across 30 sites at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 170 2-night, 157 3-night, 126 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site C5.
All 30 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | 22 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| G4 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| G5 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| G7 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| G8 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| G9 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| G6 | Not recorded | None | 182 | 119 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +170 more |
| H4 | 22 ft | None | 181 | 113 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more |
| G2 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 112 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more |
| C6 | 22 ft | None | 179 | 151 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more |
| G1 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 70 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more |
| G3 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more |
| C3 | 22 ft | None | 177 | 69 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +165 more |
| C4 | 22 ft | None | 176 | 80 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more |
| C7 | 22 ft | None | 173 | 75 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +161 more |
| E6 | 22 ft | None | 172 | 61 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +160 more |
| M2 | 22 ft | None | 172 | 115 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +160 more |
| E5 | 22 ft | None | 169 | 89 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +157 more |
| E7 | 22 ft | None | 166 | 78 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +154 more |
| E2 | 22 ft | None | 163 | 49 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30 +151 more |
| E3 | 22 ft | None | 163 | 47 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +151 more |
| M4 | 22 ft | None | 161 | 79 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +149 more |
| H3 | 22 ft | None | 159 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +147 more |
| E9 | 22 ft | None | 156 | 41 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +144 more |
| E8 | 22 ft | None | 155 | 61 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +143 more |
| H1 | 22 ft | None | 153 | 82 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +141 more |
| H5 | 22 ft | None | 148 | 45 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +136 more |
| H2 | 22 ft | None | 138 | 29 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +126 more |
| E1 | 22 ft | None | 130 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +118 more |
| H6 | 22 ft | None | 122 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +110 more |
About Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping
Overview
PLEASE BE AWARE:
These are primitive sites that do not offer water, electricity, toilet access, or any amenities.
Most primitive roadside campsites require a high clearance vehicle, and 4-wheel drive is highly encouraged. Road conditions can change quickly. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck with at least 15 inch tire rims AND at least 8 inches of ground clearance from the lowest point of the frame, body, or suspension.
Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley! In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Death Valley has sunk below sea level through geologic processes over time. It lies within the Mojave Desert and is the hottest, driest and lowest location in North America. Despite its extreme climate, the park boasts a diversity of ecosystems, including colorful badlands, snow-covered peaks, desolate sand dunes, rugged canyons and flat, dry basins called playas.
Backcountry Roadside camping in Death Valley provides a primitive backcountry experience in the park's premier wilderness. All of these designated sites are located in remote locations and campers must be self-sufficient. Visit the park's Backcountry Camping page for more information.
Recreation
There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park will require high clearance, 4-wheel drive. Please visit the park's website for helpful tips when planning your trip.
Facilities
Backcountry Roadside Campsites: Primitive roadside camping with your vehicle in designated campsites along rugged backcountry dirt roads.
These are primitive, roadside campsites which require extra trip planning. Please take the time to plan and carefully prepare your itinerary. Roadside campsites are intended for high clearance vehicles only. Trailers, RVs and passenger vehicles will not be able to access most of these campsites. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck, with at least 15 inch tire rims, and at least 8 inches of ground clearance, as measured from the lowest point of the vehicle (frame, suspension, body, differential).
Natural Features
Death Valley National Park contains the largest wilderness in the contiguous United States (over 3,190,400 acres or roughly 93% of the entire National Park!). Nearly a thousand miles of paved and dirt roads intersect the wilderness, providing ready access to all but the most remote locations.
Backcountry travel in Death Valley National Park can be challenging, but the opportunities for experiencing solitude, sweeping vistas, dark night skies, and awesome geology abound within the three million acres of designated wilderness in the park. There are few established trails in the park, but hikers can follow canyon bottoms, open desert washes, alluvial fans, and abandoned dirt roads to get around.
37 monitored sitesRVs up to 22 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
Note: Do not exclusively rely on GPS navigation while travelling in Death Valley National Park. Travelers should always carry up-to-date road maps and be aware that there is no cell phone service along most park roads. Always travel prepared to self-rescue as help may be hours away. There is no specific street address for the park. Furnace Creek Visitor Center coordinates: 36.46171, -116.86682 Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station coordinates: 36.608048, -117.144504 Paved Entrances East Side: CA 190 from Death Valley Junction, CA SR 374 from Beatty, NV CA 178 from Shoshone, CA West Side: CA 190 from Olancha, CA (SR 136 from Lone Pine, CA) SR 178 (Panamint Valley Rd) from Trona, CA Cottonwood – Marble Canyon Rd From CA-190 enter Stovepipe Wells Campground. Turn left on the Cottonwood Marble Road marked by a sign for the airport. Check conditions prior to travel.
Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, CA 92328760-786-3200
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
Reservations for Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 5,031 of 5,666 tracked site-nights are open (88.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 13 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping in the last 7 days, 13 over 30 days and 13 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
157 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site C5. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 22 ft. 21 of those 30 sites have a recorded maximum length and 9 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
January 2027, with 899 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 930.
When is the next open date at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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