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Texas Spring Campground

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In the asperous hills above the Furnace Creek area, Texas Spring provides 92 options that include both tent and RV camping and enviable views of the valley.

You can expect spots situated right under the open sky, beside slopes of rock that gleam gold beneath a noontime sun, as well as water, flush toilets, picnic tables, a dump station and fire pits. This is another pre-summer snag with an October 15th through May 1st season.

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Corey O.recommends

March 6, 2021

Central Location with Drinking Water and Bathrooms This is a good central spot for getting to Badwater Basin and Zabriske Point and similar spots easily. No hookups but plenty of access points for drinking water. Bathrooms were clean. Spots are pretty close together so don’t expect much privacy here. Surrounding rocks and view were pretty during sunrise and sunset. As it’s Death Valley, roaming only cell signal. The Ranch (5-10 min drive) has ample parking and Paid Wi-Fi if needed.

Bea L.recommends

January 21, 2019

If the goal is getting up and out to explore Death Valley NP this campground is well worth it. A bit stacked on top of one another but still super central and near a store... which you’ll find useful being that you’ll drive for hours without passing one. Just get out and explore. If you’re just planning to stay at the campsite then it might not be the one for you.

Bea L.

January 21, 2019

This is a beautiful sprawling ground central to everything. The location in the park is certainly ideal. The magic of this campground comes alive when you explore it’s surrounding ridges and nooks. Every time of day offers a unique feel with lighting hitting things differently all the time. Cool at night to be expected. Super easy access and has a store / place to eat a five minute drive away. It’s a great place to pop off from for day trips around Death Valley.

Stephen J.recommends

January 30, 2018

Awesome place. 98 degrees at 2 am in April. Take loads of water with you. No showers.

Jake F.recommends

August 20, 2017

Fantastic gem of a campground. Being in such a hot place, it's imperative to find a site that will give you ample shade throughout the day. There are a few with some good trees but I would say the best is site #26. Quite possibly the best tree coverage in the whole campground.

Pepper R.recommends

August 7, 2017

Bring lots of water and stake down your tent really well - super windy,

Ann Marie S.

June 4, 2017

This was another big parking lot-like campground. It is surrounded by some pretty spectacular desert scenery and was a great place to view the night sky.

Basak P.

February 29, 2016

Texas Spring is my favorite campground in Death Valley. It is located among the hills and badlands where you can feel that you are actually camping in Death Valley. Clean bathrooms and drinking water available. In the morning, you can climb up the hills right out of your tent welcome the sunrise. This is a seasonal campground so make sure it is open before you plan staying there.

Matthew O.

April 22, 2015

We went into Death Valley without reserving a campsite. Our first stop was to check Texas Springs and there were plenty of available spots with a general store right across the street. A few campsites were shaded, but most were exposed to the sun.

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Overview

Biking

Do your pedaling feet crave sand dunes and sand flats, below sea level basins and mountain crests? Then bring your bike to Death Valley and slake your desert bike thirst with 30 to 50 mile stretches of rolling terrain! If you want to leave the extra weight at home, rent a bike upon arrival, but be sure to make yourself aware of safe biking in Death Valley and consider signing up for, or planning, a route based on one of many possible bike tours, including REI and Woman Tours .

Hiking

Death Valley is known for being unknown and by that we mean, there are not many formalized trails, but still plenty of awesome hiking options . Familiarize yourself with the territory and first venture out on a couple of mini-hikes , such as Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail or Natural Bridge Canyon. Add accompaniment to your desert-wandering with the timbre of water pummeling rock at Darwin Falls , before attempting a Mama-Hike, like Goler Wash/Megel Pass . Don’t want to go-it-alone? Join a REI hike expedition!

Horseback riding

Not to fall heavy on cliches, but if you went to see a man about a horse, chances are it would be in a desert. Itching to don a saddle in Death Valley? Head to Furnace Creek Stables or try a Catacama Adventure .

Off-roading (OHV)

In need of an adrenaline rush? Ready to fill the quiet, dusty breeze with the churn and grumble of wheels on sand and gravel? Get into some OHV expeditioning amidst the grand backdrop of Death Valley.

Climbing

Mosaic Canyon is as it sounds - a pieced together work of natural art, ready for a rock clamoring ascent, as is the Grotto Canyon , which includes a series of obstacles that get steeper and trickier as you ascend.

Snow sports

Panamint Mountain Range is home to 11,049 foot Telescope Peak , which despite Death Valley’s reputation for extreme heat, can give an experienced snowshoer a run for their money in November through early March.

Swimming

Hiking like a good water baby with your swimsuit on under your gear? Good. You’ll get a chance to make use of that when you take your hike to Darwin Falls and dip in to the mountain-fed waters of the desert.

Wildlife watching

You will undoubtedly encounter forms of wildlife during your experience at Death Valley. Get pre-acquainted with some of the creatures , (including reptiles, amphibians, native fish, desert bighorn, coyote and mule deer), who call this vast landscape home.