Location: Mesquite Springs Campground at the North end of Death Valley near Scotties Castle. Coming from Reno, travel south on US 95 through Beatty to the junction of NV 374 (Daylight Pass Rd/Scotties Castle Rd) It’s about 15 miles from the junction to Mesquite campground. You drive past Scotties Castle on the way to the campground.
Notes: There is a $20 access fee for Death Valley National Park or FREE if you show your America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior, Access or Yearly Pass plus a camping fee of $12 per night ( half that if you have one of the aforementioned passes) paid directly by each rig at Mesquite Spring Campground. The campground has 30 campsites, some of which are pull through. Campsites are available on a first come first serve basis; two centrally located bathrooms with flush toilets and large dishwashing sinks and a dump station. Mesquite Spring is lightly used on non-holiday weekends but we cannot guarantee a campsite, arrive as early as you can
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Nearby attractions: Options for the lower valley tour, a loop of about 150 miles are:
Extensions adding another 50 or so miles include:
The tours of Scottys Castle last about an hour and are only 5 miles away.
Lastly, for the less faint at heart (high clearance vehicle, truck, SUV or 4X4 maybe preferred):
Finding the Rally Site: The SNU now provides the means for you to put its rally sites on your electronic map. If you don't have a GPS or a PND or a computer with a mapping program, you can still take the file and use it to find coordinates on your paper maps.
What to expect at an SNU rally : Never been to an SNU rally? This page will give you information on arrival and departure times, meals, activities, and other information that will help make the rally an enjoyable experience.
Boondocking SNU Style: SNU rallies are a great way to experience camping “off grid” Our usual rally sites have no electricity or other hookups. Water is frequently not available. For the SNU, this type of camping enhances the experience and we are never without all the comforts of home
Rally Reviews - read about the SNU rallies at Mesquite Campground in Death Valley
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