Death Valley National Park will increase fees for developed campgrounds starting on May 1, 2024. Extensive public engagement followed by the National Park Service review led to the determination that the park’s proposed updated campground fees were comparable to fees charged by similar nearby campgrounds.
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) requires that recreational fees are appropriate to the benefits and services provided and are reviewed and updated regularly. Death Valley National Park utilizes the majority of revenue collected through entrance and camping fees to provide visitor services and maintain public facilities such as campgrounds.
Death Valley National Park’s campground fees will change as follows:
Renowned for its extreme temperatures and breathtaking landscapes, Death Valley National Park sees its peak visitation during spring breaks and winter holidays, including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Conversely, there’s a decline in visitors between Thanksgiving and Christmas and in early January. Accommodations at popular spots like Stovepipe Wells Resort and Panamint Springs Resort are often fully booked during peak seasons.
Spanning approximately 3.4 million acres, Death Valley National Park offers ample opportunities for exploration beyond the crowded areas, even during peak seasons, by venturing onto less-traveled hiking trails.
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Curious what Senior park pass holders will be charged. Especially in Furnace Creek dry sites.
Too bad that the article failed to mention what kind of hookups, if any, are present at each of the referenced campgrounds. The first time that I camped in Death Valley was on Spring break from highschool with a school buddy in 1950. It was a case of put up your pup tent wherever there was room to park overnight. Could fill canteens and glass bottles at Furnace Creek Ranch. No plastic bottles in those days.
Article says rv full hook up.
I guess we should be thankful that it’s only a 25% + increase.
Thank you, RV Travel! 🙂 This is helpful planning information; thank you! Safe travels! 🙂