Sunset Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $18.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- April 27 to October 14
- Sites
- 230 total · 0 reservable · 230 first come
- Phone
- (760) 786-3200
- Nearest water fill
- Drinking Water · 81.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 36.4573, -116.8619
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-to-late April. First-come, first-served, large campground that rarely fills. This location has little to no vegetation and is comprised of desert gravels. Car and tent camping is permitted however each site DOES NOT offer a fire grate or picnic table. Campfires are not allowed in Sunset except at a few established community fire grates within the campground. Fee is paid at the pay stations in the campground.
From the managing agency.
Is Sunset Campground free?
No. Sunset Campground charges $18.00.
Can I bring an RV to Sunset Campground?
Sunset Campground has 230 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 230 are first come.
When is Sunset Campground open?
The season on record runs April 27 to October 14. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Sunset Campground?
Gravel road across from the Timbisha Shoshone village.
What is the weather like at Sunset Campground?
Get the most current weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV
What are the rules at Sunset Campground?
Generator Hours: 7 AM to 9 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. No charcoal grills. 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 in 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: All unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or a solid, non-pliable, animal resistant container.
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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.
