Thanks so much for the info. I’ll be camping there next week. Hoping to spend a night at Trona pinnacles and a night in echo canyon. Keep the adventures coming. Subbed 👍
Was planning a trip out there in a couple weeks, found this video and then found all the info on the site about damage. While you there was the damage noticeable? I have never been so I have nothing to compare it to, but looked forward to exploring the backroads along with many of the popular trails (and some not as well known). I don't mind getting a permit to camp either, but worry that we wouldn't get there in time or they would have run out, and then have no road to pull off of to stay. I don't know what to do now. :(.
Emily, When I was there, it was no problem getting a campsite. I imagine by March it might be more difficult, but you should be OK in Feb. Damage is in other parts of Death Valley. In Echo Canyon, the water cleared out the mess, but the road is in good shape, and camp spots are excellent. You should have at least a good AWD vehicle with modest clearance like a Subaru or RAV4. If campsites are full you can always camp at Texas Springs or Sunset in Furnace Creek. If you are like me and prefer boondock camping, you can head out to Greenwater Valley. There are no permits required there and it is beautiful. I will be posting a video soon about the Ghost Town out that way. Be sure to do the Gower Gulch/Golden Canyon hike. I have a video on that already posted. ua-cam.com/video/TuUqHglc67o/v-deo.html Cheers, Paul
@@fiestaadventures thank you for your reply! My concern is the distance between hikes and camp spots. We were going to hike and then drive and camp. Go to next hike and camp nearby etc. I’d hate to waste the days driving back and forth. Do you have any tips or videos on this? TIA!
Emily, If you camp in Echo Canyon in one of the first few sites, you will have a short drive to the attractions. If it's more convenient, you can stay at the campgrounds in Furnace Creek. See my video on entering Death Valley where I talk about lodging and camping: ua-cam.com/video/8FnUL8gvatc/v-deo.html When you enter you will receive a newspaper with 9 suggested activities, 3 short ones, 3 half day and 3 all day. This is a good place to start. Some must see attractions are the Mesquite Dunes, Zabriskie Point, Badwater (see video), Artist Drive, Natural Bridge, Mosaic Canyon, Dante's View, Devil's Golf Course, Harmony Borax Works (see video), Golden Canyon, etc. Here is a video about the Gower Gulch/Golden Hike, perhaps the most popular hike in Death Valley: ua-cam.com/video/TuUqHglc67o/v-deo.html Enjoy!
@@fiestaadventures thank you. Many of these if not all, are on my to do list! The reservable camp grounds are booked as of checking last night. When you get a permit is it good for the whole trip or is it day by day? I will check out your linked videos now. Thank you. You’re a great help!
@@Scwiffle13 Only Furnace Creek Campground is by reservation. Texas Springs and Sunset are first come. Texas Springs is much nicer and sometimes will fill up. There is always space at Sunset, but it's not as nice. For permit camping in Echo Canyon or Hole in the Wall, you can get a permit for multiple days on one permit. I got one for 4 days and I am not sure if there is a limit. Might be two weeks!
I've camped on the Indio Mine road (now echo canyon road) for years .. what they did was create a dangerous situation. Nobody in there right mind would camp in the canyon. Number of years ago I saw the hydralic forces after a storm coming out of the canyon .. you wouldn't have survived. But now there are 4 sites to camp at in the canyon. I'll be there in 5 days .. but I no longer camp in DV .. I find other places to boondock. 🤠
Thanks for the comment. It's important to know the weather before you camp in Echo Canyon. It's fine if it's dry but if there is a big rain storm it isn't the place you want to be. Now that permits are required the Park Service will not issue a permit if a rain storm is expected. It's safe if there is no rain in the forecast. If it rains heavily it is not a safe place to be.
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Thank you for the updates on the camping permits/fire requirements etc.
You bet! Cheers!
I'm glad that they are requiring permits to help keep it clean
Very helpful, thanks!
Bob, Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for the info. I’ll be camping there next week. Hoping to spend a night at Trona pinnacles and a night in echo canyon. Keep the adventures coming. Subbed 👍
Awesome! Enjoy the trip. I can’t wait to go back again! Thanks for the sub! 🙏😄
im going to be doing the same trip this week, any tips for Trona?
Great video thanks
Was planning a trip out there in a couple weeks, found this video and then found all the info on the site about damage. While you there was the damage noticeable? I have never been so I have nothing to compare it to, but looked forward to exploring the backroads along with many of the popular trails (and some not as well known). I don't mind getting a permit to camp either, but worry that we wouldn't get there in time or they would have run out, and then have no road to pull off of to stay. I don't know what to do now. :(.
Emily, When I was there, it was no problem getting a campsite. I imagine by March it might be more difficult, but you should be OK in Feb. Damage is in other parts of Death Valley. In Echo Canyon, the water cleared out the mess, but the road is in good shape, and camp spots are excellent. You should have at least a good AWD vehicle with modest clearance like a Subaru or RAV4. If campsites are full you can always camp at Texas Springs or Sunset in Furnace Creek. If you are like me and prefer boondock camping, you can head out to Greenwater Valley. There are no permits required there and it is beautiful. I will be posting a video soon about the Ghost Town out that way. Be sure to do the Gower Gulch/Golden Canyon hike. I have a video on that already posted. ua-cam.com/video/TuUqHglc67o/v-deo.html Cheers, Paul
@@fiestaadventures thank you for your reply! My concern is the distance between hikes and camp spots. We were going to hike and then drive and camp. Go to next hike and camp nearby etc. I’d hate to waste the days driving back and forth. Do you have any tips or videos on this? TIA!
Emily, If you camp in Echo Canyon in one of the first few sites, you will have a short drive to the attractions. If it's more convenient, you can stay at the campgrounds in Furnace Creek. See my video on entering Death Valley where I talk about lodging and camping:
ua-cam.com/video/8FnUL8gvatc/v-deo.html
When you enter you will receive a newspaper with 9 suggested activities, 3 short ones, 3 half day and 3 all day. This is a good place to start.
Some must see attractions are the Mesquite Dunes, Zabriskie Point, Badwater (see video), Artist Drive, Natural Bridge, Mosaic Canyon, Dante's View, Devil's Golf Course, Harmony Borax Works (see video), Golden Canyon, etc.
Here is a video about the Gower Gulch/Golden Hike, perhaps the most popular hike in Death Valley:
ua-cam.com/video/TuUqHglc67o/v-deo.html
Enjoy!
@@fiestaadventures thank you. Many of these if not all, are on my to do list! The reservable camp grounds are booked as of checking last night. When you get a permit is it good for the whole trip or is it day by day? I will check out your linked videos now. Thank you. You’re a great help!
@@Scwiffle13 Only Furnace Creek Campground is by reservation. Texas Springs and Sunset are first come. Texas Springs is much nicer and sometimes will fill up. There is always space at Sunset, but it's not as nice. For permit camping in Echo Canyon or Hole in the Wall, you can get a permit for multiple days on one permit. I got one for 4 days and I am not sure if there is a limit. Might be two weeks!
From what you saw/experienced, would campsite 8 be accessible by a high clearance 2WD?
A qualified yes. Conditions vary so I could not guarantee it, but with a little skill it should be doable. The lower campsites are a no-brainer.
I've camped on the Indio Mine road (now echo canyon road) for years .. what they did was create a dangerous situation. Nobody in there right mind would camp in the canyon. Number of years ago I saw the hydralic forces after a storm coming out of the canyon .. you wouldn't have survived. But now there are 4 sites to camp at in the canyon. I'll be there in 5 days .. but I no longer camp in DV .. I find other places to boondock. 🤠
Thanks for the comment. It's important to know the weather before you camp in Echo Canyon. It's fine if it's dry but if there is a big rain storm it isn't the place you want to be. Now that permits are required the Park Service will not issue a permit if a rain storm is expected. It's safe if there is no rain in the forecast. If it rains heavily it is not a safe place to be.