About this campground
Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-to-late April. First-come, first-served, large campground that rarely fills. This location has little to no vegetation and is comprised of desert gravels. Car and tent camping is permitted however each site DOES NOT offer a fire grate or picnic table. Campfires are not allowed in Sunset except at a few established community fire grates within the campground. Fee is paid at the pay stations in the campground.
Getting there
Gravel road across from the Timbisha Shoshone village.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Death Valley Backcountry Roadside CampingDeath Valley National Park0 mi
- Furnace Creek Visitor CenterDeath Valley National Park0 mi
- Texas Springs CampgroundDeath Valley National Park0 mi
- Furnace Creek CampgroundDeath Valley National Park1 mi
- Stovepipe Wells CampgroundDeath Valley National Park19 mi
- Thorndike Campground (Primitive)Death Valley National Park19 mi
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