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Site C5 — Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping

Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping · California · Loop Cottonwood Canyon Road

Campsite C5 at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping in California. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 12 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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36.59021, -117.31066
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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length
22
Max Num of Vehicles
2
Driveway Surface
Gravel
Driveway Entry
Pull-through

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People
12
Min Num of People
1
Capacity/Size Rating
Group
Pets Allowed
Yes

Site Features

Shade
No
Campfire Allowed
Yes

How Site C5 Compares

  • One of 49 sites at Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping — 10 of them in the Cottonwood Canyon Road loop.
  • Pull-through site — no backing up required. 39 of 49 sites here are pull-through.
Other sites in the Cottonwood Canyon Road loop
Site C10STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-servedSite C6STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite C8STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite C1STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-servedSite C7STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite C4STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable

Photos from Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

Gray campervan on roadside campsite with green brush vegetation in the foreground and dramatic reddish and white stratified mountains in the far background.
Gray campervan on roadside campsite with green brush vegetation in the foreground and dramatic reddish and white stratified mountains in the far background. — J. Shoemaker/NPS
Gravel dirt road with a parallel roadside campsite surrounded by dark canyon walls.
Gravel dirt road with a parallel roadside campsite surrounded by dark canyon walls. — J.Hallet/NPS
Gravel dirt road with parallel roadside campsite shaded in the foreground, sunny mountains in the background.
Gravel dirt road with parallel roadside campsite shaded in the foreground, sunny mountains in the background. — J.Hallet/NPS

Permitted Equipment

TentPICKUP CAMPERVEHICLECARAVAN/CAMPER VAN

Booking Tips for Site C5

  • Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
  • Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
  • Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
  • Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
  • Check-in/out: 12:00 PM / 12:00 PM
  • Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
  • Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite C5?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site C5?

Maximum occupancy is 12 people and 2 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site C5?

Max vehicle length is 22 ft.

What hookups does site C5 have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

Are pets allowed at site C5?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 12:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

Can I have a campfire at site C5?

Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in effect. Check current conditions before arrival.