Thorndike Campground

17 mi southwest of Furnace Creek, CA · No signal at camp

Dispersed / primitivetype

6sites

Freeto camp

May–Jun & Aug–Octbest months

About Thorndike Campground

Managed by: National Park Service
Where: 17 mi southwest of Furnace Creek, CA · 36.23656, -117.07194

Amenities:

Tents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

48°

29°Jan

49°

29°Feb

54°

32°Mar

61°

37°Apr

70°

45°May

81°

54°Jun

87°

62°Jul

85°

60°Aug

78°

53°Sep

66°

43°Oct

54°

34°Nov

47°

28°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.

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Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.

Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Death Valley Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 17 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 19.3 mi
Water fill-up: 19.3 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

Thorndike Campground

About Thorndike Campground

Weather by month

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