Eureka Valley Campground Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Eureka Valley Campground in California’s Death Valley National Park offers primitive, free dispersed camping—no established campsites, no reservations or permits required (except for large groups).


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Summary

There are no fees, toilets, water, fire rings, or picnic tables, and campfires are prohibited. RVs can access the area via unpaved roads but without hookups. The camping experience is remote and rugged, set in a dramatic desert valley surrounded by towering mountains and the Eureka Dunes—some of the tallest in North America. Ideal for solitude, stargazing, and exploring the dunes. Best visited in spring or fall for milder temperatures; summer heat can be extreme.

       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Eureka Valley CampgroundW WALKER R BLW L WALKER R NR COLEVILLE Preview W Walker R Blw L Walker R Nr Coleville
66.0cfs
66cfs
Eureka Valley CampgroundW WALKER R NR COLEVILLE Preview W Walker R Nr Coleville
88.0cfs
88cfs
Eureka Valley CampgroundLK ELEANOR DIV TO CHERRY LAKE NR HETCH HETCHY CA Preview Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca
1.00cfs
1cfs
Eureka Valley CampgroundE F CARSON R BL MARKLEEVILLE C NR MARKLEEVILLECA Preview E F Carson R Bl Markleeville C Nr Markleevilleca
112.0cfs
112cfs
Eureka Valley CampgroundLEVIATHAN C AB MINE NR MARKLEEVILLE CA Preview Leviathan C Ab Mine Nr Markleeville Ca
0.19cfs
0cfs
Eureka Valley CampgroundLEVIATHAN MINE ADIT DRAIN NR MARKLEEVILLE CA Preview Leviathan Mine Adit Drain Nr Markleeville Ca
0.03cfs
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Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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