Openings · last 7 days
26
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 26 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
261
Openings · last 90 days
307
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 307 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 178 of 307 detected openings (58.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 16 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–40.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| C8 | 61 | 19.9% |
| C9 | 61 | 19.9% |
| M2 | 22 | 7.2% |
| M4 | 17 | 5.5% |
| C7 | 16 | 5.2% |
Site C8 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 61. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 37 monitored sites
Of the 5,856 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 5,031 open for online reservation · 768 reserved · 57 closed.
Where the open windows are
14.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 5,031 of 5,856 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online14.1%
Open site-nights5,031 / 5,856
Reserved (of online inventory)768 / 5,799
Weekday openings2,963
Weekend openings2,068
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,963 fall on weekdays and 2,068 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 953 of 960 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 32 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 10 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 19 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 26 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 27 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 18 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 19 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 8 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 25 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 17 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| G8 | 183 |
| G6 | 180 |
| G5 | 179 |
| G7 | 179 |
| G9 | 177 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
5,031 open site-nights across 32 sites at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 229 2-night, 202 3-night, 129 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site G8.
All 32 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G8 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| G6 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 127 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +168 more |
| G5 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 156 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +167 more |
| G7 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 122 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +167 more |
| G9 | Not recorded | None | 177 | 157 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +165 more |
| G1 | Not recorded | None | 175 | 106 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +163 more |
| G2 | Not recorded | None | 174 | 51 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +162 more |
| C5 | 22 ft | None | 173 | 160 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22 +161 more |
| G3 | Not recorded | None | 172 | 78 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +160 more |
| G4 | Not recorded | None | 172 | 122 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +160 more |
| C9 | 22 ft | None | 170 | 126 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 24, Nov 25 +158 more |
| H4 | 22 ft | None | 170 | 122 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +158 more |
| C8 | 22 ft | None | 169 | 63 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +157 more |
| C6 | 22 ft | None | 168 | 80 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +156 more |
| C4 | 22 ft | None | 167 | 66 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +155 more |
| M2 | 22 ft | None | 165 | 156 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +153 more |
| E6 | 22 ft | None | 161 | 86 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 17, Nov 19 +149 more |
| C7 | 22 ft | None | 160 | 66 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +148 more |
| C3 | 22 ft | None | 155 | 37 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 20, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29 +143 more |
| E3 | 22 ft | None | 153 | 74 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +141 more |
| H1 | 22 ft | None | 148 | 55 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25 +136 more |
| E9 | 22 ft | None | 147 | 86 nights | Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30 +135 more |
| M4 | 22 ft | None | 147 | 76 nights | Nov 16, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 8, Dec 9 +135 more |
| E5 | 22 ft | None | 145 | 37 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 22, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +133 more |
| H3 | 22 ft | None | 144 | 30 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 28 +132 more |
| E8 | 22 ft | None | 143 | 41 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +131 more |
| E7 | 22 ft | None | 140 | 65 nights | Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 28, Nov 30, Dec 1 +128 more |
| H5 | 22 ft | None | 134 | 45 nights | Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 30, Dec 1 +122 more |
| E2 | 22 ft | None | 130 | 51 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 19 +118 more |
| E1 | 22 ft | None | 123 | 21 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16 +111 more |
| H2 | 22 ft | None | 122 | 56 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +110 more |
| H6 | 22 ft | None | 106 | 45 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 14 +94 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 5,856 tracked site-nights are open (85.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 307 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 Nov 2, 2026 17:20 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 26 site-date openings at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping in the last 7 days, 261 over 30 days and 307 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
202 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site G8. 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. 23 of those 32 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?
April 2027, with 953 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 960.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 16 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-40.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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