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Furnace Creek Campground

CA, United States · National Park Service campground in Death Valley National Park

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Overview: Furnace Creek Campground is a developed Death Valley National Park campground with reservable sites during the park's principal camping season. Stella does not assign a campground-specific Bortle class without measured provenance.
Region: CA, United States
Nearest city: ~180 km of light pollution

Access: NPS accepts reservations for the October 15-April 15 camping season. Reservations must be made at least two days ahead and can open up to six months in advance; capacity commonly books out.
Seasonal access: Many Death Valley campgrounds operate seasonally. Confirm current Furnace Creek availability, park alerts, and conditions before crossing the desert for an overnight stay.
Amenities: 18 full-hookup RV sites · 30/50-amp electrical hookups · Water and sewer hookups at full-hookup sites · Multiple dump stations in the Furnace Creek area · No EV charging from campground hookup pedestals
Safety: Do not connect an electric vehicle to campground hookup pedestals; NPS warns that doing so can damage the vehicle and electrical system. Use designated EV chargers outside the campground instead.

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