Camping Adventures: Joshua Tree and Death Valley Nat. Parks

Joshua Tree and Death Valley Nat. Parks

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Topic: Joshua Tree and Death Valley Nat. Parks

Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Subject: Joshua Tree and Death Valley Nat. Parks
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2017 at 11:41am

Has anyone been to these two national parks? If so, what month did you go? and, where did you camp?

We are thinking of going but I think there are limited hook-ups in these parks. I lam leaning toward at least electricity in case I want to run the A/C.

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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2017 at 1:08pm

If you go to Death Valley, Furnace Creek campground is good. No hookups, but good "facilities". Shouldn't need AC until March or April. I have even been chilly in May. You can't get to Scotty's Castle - road is gone. Stove Pipe is OK but no shade and the wind blows pretty good. No where in either park should you go away and leave an awning up. I have not stayed in Joshua Tree. Aggressive coyotes in Furnace Creek, if you have a dog.

Posted By: Dargo
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2017 at 11:59pm

Furnace Creek Campground now has 18 full hook up sites. But, good luck getting reservations.

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Posted By: Old & out-to-play
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2017 at 11:59am

If you would like full hookups and other creature amenities your best choices would be in Pahrump Nevada to use as a base camp then explore Death Valley from there.

Best time of the year for us has been in the spring when the "cactus is in bloom" or in the fall. You really don't want to be out on the salt flats at Bad Water in the summertime when it's 120+ and sun's ray's are bouncing off the white crystal salt cooking your face while blinding those without heavy eye protection.

If you go take lots of water as even in cool temps you'll lose body moisture through your skin pores as it's that dry out there.

There are a lot of fun things to do and places to see.

Just a heads up, the Valley gets a little crowded when the 49'rs hold their annual Encampment there

Bert

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Posted By: Skyward
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 5:46pm

Furnace Creek is the only CG with hookups. You can also check out Shoshone, the gateway town to DV from the south. They have a nice little campground. We always camp at Texas Springs, upper section, but we have solar panels. That works very well.

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