National Park Service · California
Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.
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.
Motocamp routes the vehicle you are actually in and picks up the road surface on the way. Download the state and it keeps working with no signal.
Start a 14-day trialSource: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.