RV rental Death Valley National Park, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

There's no shortage of sites for RV camping in Death Valley National Park, though there are limited RV rentals in Inyo County. The immense park has six RV campgrounds administered by the National Park Service and three RV parks within Death Valley run by concessionaires. You should always check on the RV camping status before visiting Death Valley. The severe weather has a tendency to wash out roads and close campgrounds due to flooding; other campgrounds are routinely closed on a seasonal basis. Pets are allowed in campgrounds at Death Valley National Park with a few rules. You may not bring more than four pets, they should never be left unattended, and they must be on leashes no more than six feet long. Sunset Creek Campground is the largest in Death Valley National Park. It has 270 sites, a dump station, and flush toilets, but no hookups. The campground is located 196 feet below sea level, and there also aren’t limits to RV length. Check out Furnace Creek if you need hookups. This campground has 136 sites, but only 18 have hookups, including 50-amp electricity. Furnace Creek is considered the "hub" of Death Valley, where you'll find a gas station, multiple dump stations, a general store, and a post office. There are no official RV length limitations at Furnace Creek, but longer RVs aren't recommended due to tight spaces. Between Stovepipe Wells, Texas Springs, and Mesquite Spring, you’ll find another 312 campsites with flush toilets and dump stations, but no hookups. Longer RVs aren’t recommended at Mesquite Spring and Texas Springs, but big rigs are welcome at Stovepipe Wells. Wildrose Campground can't accommodate RVs longer than 25 feet, but you'll find 23 isolated sites. If you want a few more amenities, you can still camp in Death Valley National Park at concessionaire campgrounds. Stovepipe Wells Village has 14 sites with full hookups, a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi available through their hotel. The Ranch at Death Valley Fiddler's Campground also has a swimming pool and offers showers, laundry facilities, sports courts, and a golf course, but no hookups. The final option for RV hookups is at Panamint Springs Resort, where you'll find six sites with full hookups, picnic tables, showers, and 26 additional sites with no hookups.

Death Valley may be isolated, but that doesn’t mean you’re far from civilization. You’ll find plenty of recreational opportunities nearby, as well as ghost towns and other historic sites to explore. The Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway is close to the west and is a beautiful drive year-round. You’re not far from exploring Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the continental United States, the town of Bishop, and the Japanese internment camp at Manzanar National Historic Site. The infamous Strip of Las Vegas is a couple of hours to the east. The shows, nightlife, casinos, and endless restaurant options are a sharp contrast to Death Valley. If you prefer to head south, Los Angeles is only a few hours away. Enjoy the city’s excellent Mexican food, pleasant weather, beautiful beaches, and endless shopping opportunities. No matter where you go next, be sure to fill up your gas tank every chance you get. You never know when you'll find the next one, and you certainly won't want to be stranded out here in your rental RV.