What is camping like in Death Valley like in the winter?

I prefer camping at Death Valley in the winter. The daytime temperatures are mild and nice. Although it can get very cold at night, even dropping into the teens, it's easy to prepare for that. read more

Backcountry camping in Death Valley isn't subject to many regulations. So if you want to avoid crowds at established campgrounds, you can simply park your car on the side of the road and walk out into the desert for about two miles (i.e., until you're out of sight) and set up camp where you like. read more

Peak winter visitation periods include Christmas to New Year's, Martin Luther King Day weekend in January, and Presidents' Day weekend in February. Reservations for either camping or lodging will be helpful. SPRINGTIME is the most popular time to visit Death Valley. read more

Camping Limits: Furnace Creek Campground has a limit of 14 days per calendar year. The rest of Death Valley National Park has a 30-day per calendar year camping limit. Generator hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless otherwise posted. read more