Thorndike Campground (Primitive)
Death Valley National Park, California
Overlanding score
60/100
Booking
First-come
Site types
rv
Max vehicle length
Not published
Amenities
water
About Thorndike Campground (Primitive)
First-come, first-served primitive, forested campground with no additional fee located at 7,400' elevation. Accessible to high clearance vehicles (no longer than 25'), and 4x4 may be necessary. Closest available water ~29 miles north at Emigrant Rest Area. May still be impacted by snowy/icy conditions in late spring.
Source: Recreation.gov
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