RV dump stations, water and hookups in Death Valley National Park
Researched 2026-10-31 from official sources. Rules and seasons change, so check with the park or operator before you go.
Short answer: Death Valley has several NPS dump stations. The NPS lists multiple dump stations in the Furnace Creek area (at Furnace Creek, Sunset and Texas Springs campgrounds) plus dump stations at Stovepipe Wells Campground and Mesquite Spring Campground. Full hookups are only at Furnace Creek Campground (18 sites), the concession-run Stovepipe Wells RV Park, and the privately owned Panamint Springs Resort. Water is available at Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells and Panamint Springs. NPS: Developed campgrounds · NPS: Campground accessibility details · NPS: Safety
NPS campgrounds with a dump station
| Campground | Dump station | Hookups | Notes (per NPS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnace Creek | Yes | 18 full-hookup sites (30/50 amp, water, sewer) | The only NPS campground in the park that takes reservations (Oct 15–Apr 15). From late April through early October it shrinks to 41 first-come, first-served sites. Generators 7 am–7 pm. |
| Sunset (Furnace Creek area) | Yes | No | Generators permitted. No shade. |
| Texas Springs (above Furnace Creek) | Yes | No | First-come, first-served. Generators prohibited. |
| Stovepipe Wells | Yes | No | Open seasonally, typically late fall to mid/late April. First-come, first-served. Drinking water available. |
| Mesquite Spring | Yes | Not stated | The NPS lists a dump station here. We didn't find other RV details. |
Dump fees and hours aren't on these NPS pages. Call ahead or check the operator's site. The park line listed on NPS campground pages is 760-786-3200. NPS: Developed campgrounds · NPS: Campground accessibility details
Full hookups
- Furnace Creek Campground has only 18 full-hookup sites, often booked 6 months ahead. Reservations for Oct 15–Apr 15 go through Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777, at least 2 days and up to 6 months in advance. Don't plug an electric vehicle into the RV pedestals. The NPS warns this can damage your vehicle and the campground's electrical system.
- Stovepipe Wells RV Park (run by the park concessioner, Destination Death Valley) has full-hookup sites.
- Panamint Springs Resort (privately owned) has RV hookup sites.
NPS: Developed campgrounds · NPS: Stovepipe Wells Village
Water
The NPS lists drinking water at Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells and Panamint Springs. Wildrose Campground has no potable water. The closest is 31 miles north at Stovepipe Wells. Vehicles over 25 ft aren't allowed at Wildrose. NPS: Safety · NPS: Campground accessibility details
Nearby (OpenStreetMap)
The listings below cover dump stations, water fill points, propane and RV parks within about 60 miles of Furnace Creek. Some may be in Nevada towns just over the state line. Distances are straight-line, so expect longer drives on desert roads.
More RV services within 60 miles of Furnace Creek (OpenStreetMap)
Straight-line distance. Dump stations first. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), as of the last data refresh. Hours, fees and status can change: call ahead.
| Name | Type | County | Distance | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndike Campground | RV park / campground | Inyo County | 19 mi | No fee (as tagged in OSM; confirm before you go) | OSM · details |
| Mahogany Flat Campground | RV park / campground | Inyo County | 19 mi | No fee (as tagged in OSM; confirm before you go) | OSM · details |
| Bivak | RV park / campground | Inyo County | 42 mi | Fee charged (amount not listed) (as tagged in OSM; confirm before you go) | OSM · details |
| Trona Park | RV park / campground | San Bernardino County | 58 mi | Call ahead | OSM · details |
What we couldn't verify
- Dump station fees, hours and seasonal closures at each campground. Call 760-786-3200.
- Whether you can use the dump stations without camping at that campground.
- Where overnight RV parking is allowed outside campgrounds. Check with the park before you stop anywhere that isn't a designated campsite.
- Hours, fees and current status for the OpenStreetMap listings below. Call ahead or check the operator's site.
Sources
- NPS Death Valley: Developed campgrounds (hookups, dump stations, reservations; updated Jan 9, 2026)
- NPS Death Valley: Visitor centers, campgrounds & services accessibility (per-campground details; updated May 12, 2026)
- NPS Death Valley: Safety (where water is available; updated Nov 14, 2024)
- NPS: Stovepipe Wells Village (concessioner services)
- Recreation.gov (Furnace Creek Campground reservations)
- OpenStreetMap (nearby listings; ODbL)
See also: RV services in Inyo County.