camping / wheeling outside of DVNP

yapbunzai · 10-17-2009, 05:48 PM

I'm headed to do some camping with a group outside of Death Valley NP next month and we are planning to do a couple of day trips into the park. Some of the guys are concerned about leaving tents, stoves, food and water at the camp when we head out. I have never had a problem with ppl messing with our camps in the past but is this safe? Seeking the opinions of the members of the group... thanks for your responses!

mtnmauler · 10-21-2009, 01:38 PM

Are you camping in Panamint area or on the other side of DV? Never had a problem in Panamint. Not sure about DV or other areas. When are you going?

yapbunzai · 10-21-2009, 07:12 PM

Going next month and staying south of the park, although Panamint would be nice. One of my buddies is thinkin someone may vandalize the camp but I figure the possibility is remote.

mikerd400 · 10-25-2009, 11:57 PM

I've been riding my motorcycle down there for the last few years. Always camped at Furnace Creek. Never a problem. The Ranger Station is right there. There is a small campsite just outside of Stove Pipe Wells. The campsite is visible from the road, so if you're concerned about security, I would camp someplace else. I haven't heard of any problems though.

Have fun. Death Valley is a great place.