Description

At 7400’ elevation, with a camping season that runs March through November, Thorndike campground is not for everyone. Accessible to high clearance vehicles only, (4-wheel drive may be necessary), Thorndike offers six sites, no fees, picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets and all the rustic truth of roughing amidst in the desert’s surreal beauty.
Campsite area
Tent sites
6 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
No campfires
No toilet
No pets
No pets
Amenities
No potable water
No showers
No picnic table

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Do your pedaling feet crave sand dunes and sand flats, below sea level basins and mountain crests? Then bring your bike to Deat...Read more

Hiking

Death Valley is known for being unknown and by that we mean, there are not many formalized trails, but still plenty of awesome ...Read more

Horseback riding

Not to fall heavy on cliches, but if you went to see a man about a horse, chances are it would be in a desert. Itching to don a...Read more

Off-roading (OHV)

In need of an adrenaline rush? Ready to fill the quiet, dusty breeze with the churn and grumble of wheels on sand and gravel? G...Read more

Climbing

Mosaic Canyon is as it sounds - a pieced together work of natural art, ready for a rock clamoring ascent, as is the Grotto Ca...Read more

Snow sports

Panamint Mountain Range is home to 11,049 foot Telescope Peak , which despite Death Valley’s reputation for extreme heat, can ...Read more

Swimming

Hiking like a good water baby with your swimsuit on under your gear? Good. You’ll get a chance to make use of that when you tak...Read more

Wildlife watching

You will undoubtedly encounter forms of wildlife during your experience at Death Valley. Get pre-acquainted with some of the c...Read more

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Hipcamper Radic
Radic K.
didn't provide a recommendation.
April 2nd, 2019

Very cold lol

Hipcamper Bex
Bex A.
recommends this listing.
February 11th, 2018

Empty, higher in elevation, beautiful skies at night. Sites are completely sand; I suggest placing rocks around the inside seams of your tent so it will not blow away when your stakes inevitably fail (blame the sand).

Hipcamper Elizabeth
Elizabeth K.
recommends this listing.
September 20th, 2017

High elevation, snowy in spring

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January 28th, 2019
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October 23rd, 2018
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February 9th, 2018
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June 22nd, 2017
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May 7th, 2017
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February 10th, 2017
Park
Death Valley National Park
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(760) 786-3200
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
36.237° N, 117.072° W
Free
Tent Only: 6 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)