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Sunset Campground

federal · Furnace Creek, CA

  • dump station0.3 mi
  • fuel station0.3 mi

NPS Photo / Jason Gray · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

***Scheduled to open mid to late November 2026. Check our Alerts and Conditions page for up-to-date information. Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-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. No picnic tables or fire rings. Campfires are not allowed in Sunset except at a few established community fire grates within the campground.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    0.3 mi
  • fuel station

    Furnace Creek Fuel and Auto Service

    0.3 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    0.4 mi
  • trailhead

    Golden Canyon Trailhead

    2.7 mi
  • attraction

    Borax Museum

    0.3 mi

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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