About this campground
***No Potable Water Available in the Wildrose Area. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells, CA. First-come, first-served primitive, forested campground with no additional fee located at 7,400' elevation. Accessible to high clearance vehicles (no longer than 25') and 4x4 may be necessary. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells. May still be impacted by snowy/icy conditions in late spring.
Getting there
Thorndike Campground (Primitive) directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/thorndike-campground.htm.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Wildrose CampgroundDeath Valley National Park7 mi
- Death Valley Backcountry Roadside CampingDeath Valley National Park19 mi
- Furnace Creek CampgroundDeath Valley National Park19 mi
- Furnace Creek Visitor CenterDeath Valley National Park19 mi
- Sunset CampgroundDeath Valley National Park19 mi
- Emigrant CampgroundDeath Valley National Park20 mi
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