When is the best time to book Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive)?

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Are there campsites available at Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) right now?

Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) located?

Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) is located in Death Valley National Park, California.

Does Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) have hookups?

Yes, Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) offers no hookups.

What facilities are at Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive)?

Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) has vault toilets.

Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) Camping

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Best For

Hikers targeting Telescope Peak and campers who want the park's highest-elevation camping in a pinyon pine and juniper forest. This is a destination campground — the drive and terrain filter out casual visitors.

Features

FreePrimitiveHigh-Clearance Required8,200 ft ElevationNear Telescope Peak TrailheadFirst-Come First-Served

Campground Specs

Hookups

Vault

Toilets

About This Campground

At 8,200 feet, Mahogany Flat is the highest campground in Death Valley National Park, set in a pinyon pine and juniper forest with sweeping views down into the valley below. It's free and first-come, first-served, positioned just steps from the Telescope Peak trailhead — the highest point in the park at 11,049 feet. Dirt road access requires a high-clearance vehicle and often 4x4. No reservation data exists for this site, but its appeal to peak baggers and its difficult access keep it from overwhelming. Expect cold nights year-round at this elevation and be prepared for snow from November through May. This campground has no equivalent elsewhere in Death Valley — it's the choice for anyone with the vehicle and desire for true mountain camping within the park.

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When to Go

November through March is peak season for Death Valley camping, with March alone generating 2,783 reservations in our dataset — the busiest single month. February drives early bookings from wildflower hunters, with 15.1% of February reservations placed 6+ months in advance. Summer months (May through August) see dramatically lower demand — May and August each hit 87.5% last-minute booking rates — but temperatures regularly exceed 110°F, and only heat-prepared campers should attempt the valley floor.

Getting Around

Death Valley covers more than 3,000 square miles and has no internal shuttle system — a private vehicle is essential for accessing any campground. Many of the more remote campgrounds (Eureka Dunes, Thorndike, Mahogany Flat, Saline Valley, Homestake) require high-clearance 4WD vehicles, and some roads close seasonally due to snow or flash flood damage. Plan driving distances carefully: Mesquite Spring in the north and Saline Valley to the west are each well over an hour from Furnace Creek.