Emigrant Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $0.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 10 total · 0 reservable · 10 first come
- Phone
- (760) 786-3200
- Coordinates
- 36.4965, -117.2271
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
The campground, water system, and restrooms at Emigrant have been closed since late August 2025 due to flood damage. The damage to the 5-mile-long water pipe and associated water system is substantial and there is no estimated repair date. First-come, first-served tent-only campground with no additional fee. Located next to CA 190 at 2100' feet in elevation. This is a small campground with 10 sites southwest of Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station.
From the managing agency.
Is Emigrant Campground free?
No. Emigrant Campground charges $0.00.
Can I bring an RV to Emigrant Campground?
Emigrant Campground has 10 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 10 are first come.
How do I get to Emigrant Campground?
40 min from the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. From the visitor center, turn left on CA190 and drive west past Stovepipe Wells. Emigrant Campground is 10 miles southwest of Stovepipe Wells.
What is the weather like at Emigrant Campground?
Get the most accurate weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV
What are the rules at Emigrant Campground?
Tents only. Limits: 30 days. No holding or reserving sites. 1 recreational vehicle w/ tow, 2 cars, or 4 motorcylces. 8 people per site. Checkout is 12 PM Noon. Fires: Fires including charcoal grills are prohibited. Gas burning stoves are permitted. Pets: Must be confined or or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Do not leave unattended. Allowed in developed areas or along roads only. Owners are responsible for cleanup. Wildlife: All unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or an animal-resistant container. Please dispose of all trash in receptacles provided. Do not feed or disturb wildlife. Coyotes and ravens are scavengers.
Nearby
- Furnace Creek Campground20.1 mi
- Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping20.2 mi
- Sunset Campground20.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
