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PO Box 337, Death Valley, CA, 92328
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
First-come, first-served campground at an elevation of 1,800 feet, located 2 miles off of the Scotty’s Castle Road below Grapevine Canyon. It is a great base camp for your adventures in the northern parts of Death ValIey National Park. It is surrounded by desert mountains and geological features. Each site has a fire grate and picnic table. There are no hook-ups available. Fee is paid at the automatic pay station at the front of the campground.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Open all year. All sites are first-come, first-served.
Weather
Check the weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Directions
Off of CA190 at the junction for Scotty’s Castle road, travel north thirty-three (33) miles and turn left onto the campground access road. Travel two (2) miles on campground access road to the Mesquite Campground entrance. Note: Access is closed until further notice if traveling from Nevada through Grapevine Canyon on Nevada Highway 267.
Rates & Fees
Mesquite Campground Fee - Senior/Access Pass Rate
Reduced rate for Senior and Access pass holders. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.
Mesquite Campground Fee - Standard Rate
Standard Campsite Rate per night. Pay fee using card at automated fee machine in the campground.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood fires are allowed in the provided metal firegrates.Regulations Overview
Generator Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM. Do not leave generators running unattended. Quiet Hours:10 PM to 7 AM. Camping Limits: 1 recreational vehicle with tow, 2 cars, or 4 motorcycles. 8 people per site. Stay limited to 30 days. No holding or reserving sites. Check-out Time:12 PM Noon Campfires: No wood gathering. Fires only in NPS fire grates as provided. Fires must not be left smoldering or unattended. No trash in fire grate. Wastewater: Dump all liquid waste, including dishwater, only at sanitary stations. Place container under your trailer or camper drain to be emptied at the dump area. Do not wash dishes or bathe at water spigots or rest rooms. No dumping of solid waste in sites or restrooms. Pets: Must be confined or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Do not leave unattended. Allowed along roads, in campground, and in developed areas only. Owners are responsible for cleanup. Food/Trash: unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or a solid container. Do not feed wildlife.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
ADA access to one (1) comfort station located in the center of the campground.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
The camp sites are a mixture of gravel and paved each accessed by paved roadway.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
There are paved roadways within the campground. There is ADA access to one (1) comfort station located in the center of the campground.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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