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Mesquite Spring Campground

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Mesquite Spring is your chance to avoid crowds and recharge with some winter camping, minus the noise of RV engines (as many of the RV winter campers grab a spot at Stovepipe Wells first).

Even if you miss winter, this year round spot is sure to stun you. Considered one of the prettiest campgrounds in Death Valley, with astounding spring wildflower shows, Mesquite offers 30 tent and RV sites, picnic tables, fire pits, water, flush toilets and a dump station. Park on the shoulder of Highway 190 and lose track of time as you hike into this surreal landscape of exquisitely curvaceous dunes surrounded on all sides by perilous mountain beauty. Sunset here is no joke. You may just catch it shimmering across the highest dune (which reaches 140 feet above sea level).

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Top-rated for location, privacy, and amenities near Death Valley National Park

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Aberdeen Resort

15 sites · RVs10 acres · Independence, CA

Learn more about this land: Relax at Aberdeen Resort! Enjoy Goodale Creek at camp and the amazing views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. We have 10 Overnight Sites with the rest of the park being long term. Explore the many OHV trails, hike from the Park or head up to the many trailheads in the area. Fish Goodale Creek or head across the 395 to the gorgeous Owens River. Unspoiled and wild, the Owens Valley is spectacular and serene.

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39 ratings · 7 reviews

Aileen C.

January 25, 2019

Very far from sand dunes and most of the popular death valley sites but close to the Ubehebe Crater

Becky T.

October 7, 2018

Go early and snag a site in the lower loop if you're tent/car camping

David W.recommends

October 5, 2018

Nice place to see Milkyway

Elizabeth K.recommends

September 20, 2017

Very popular

Kristin L.recommends

June 28, 2017

Hot during the day and cold at night but the sunsets and star gazing is worth it.

Meghan B.

May 29, 2017

I stayed here in March of 2016. This is an all-time favorite campground of mine. It's not very big and it's far into the park, so it stays quiet (also no RVs). There were just a few other campers spending the night when I was there. FANTASTIC spot for night sky viewing as there's no lights around.

Robert A.

July 9, 2015

Stayed here Dec 27, 2014, this is an awesome campsite. If you are a stargazer there is little to no ambient light to interfere with your view. camp ground is close to Scotty's Castle, and Ubehebe Crater. If you winter camp it can be cold dropped to 26 at nite

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Surprisingly cold night in early April - down into the 30's while the valley floor was probably in the 60's or higher.

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Your guide to camping in Mesquite Spring Campground

Overview

Biking

Do your pedaling feet crave sand dunes and sand flats, below sea level basins and mountain crests? Then bring your bike to Death Valley and slake your desert bike thirst with 30 to 50 mile stretches of rolling terrain! If you want to leave the extra weight at home, rent a bike upon arrival, but be sure to make yourself aware of safe biking in Death Valley and consider signing up for, or planning, a route based on one of many possible bike tours, including REI and Woman Tours .

Hiking

Death Valley is known for being unknown and by that we mean, there are not many formalized trails, but still plenty of awesome hiking options . Familiarize yourself with the territory and first venture out on a couple of mini-hikes , such as Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail or Natural Bridge Canyon. Add accompaniment to your desert-wandering with the timbre of water pummeling rock at Darwin Falls , before attempting a Mama-Hike, like Goler Wash/Megel Pass . Don’t want to go-it-alone? Join a REI hike expedition!

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 saddle in Death Valley? Head to Furnace Creek Stables or try a Catacama Adventure .

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? Get into some OHV expeditioning amidst the grand backdrop of Death Valley.

Climbing

Mosaic Canyon is as it sounds - a pieced together work of natural art, ready for a rock clamoring ascent, as is the Grotto Canyon , which includes a series of obstacles that get steeper and trickier as you ascend.

Snow sports

Panamint Mountain Range is home to 11,049 foot Telescope Peak , which despite Death Valley’s reputation for extreme heat, can give an experienced snowshoer a run for their money in November through early March.

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 take your hike to Darwin Falls and dip in to the mountain-fed waters of the desert.

Wildlife watching

You will undoubtedly encounter forms of wildlife during your experience at Death Valley. Get pre-acquainted with some of the creatures , (including reptiles, amphibians, native fish, desert bighorn, coyote and mule deer), who call this vast landscape home.