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Primitive campsite but they still have a port-a-potty for those that must. Had a great weekend with no wind but freezing temps at night in February. Pack everything you will need and pack it all out. Conveniently close to Lippincott mine and trailhead for an early start to avoid on-coming traffic down the hill.
Overall one of the coolest campgrounds I’ve stayed at and I look forward to coming back. Campground has fire pits and a port-a-potty. The port-a-potty was disgusting but I didn’t expect much for such an isolated campground (I was surprised it was there). There’s only a few camp sites that the campground that are drive up only/no reservation. It’s just a few miles up the road from the racetrack. It’s awesome to head over to the racetrack at night and just sit and enjoy the complete silence.
Do not drive to this campground without a high clearance vehicle, letting someone know where you are going, and having a spare on your vehicle you know how to use. Racetrack road, which you must drive down to access this campground, is notoriously bad for popping tires. You do not want to be stuck out here.
The campers near us were pretty loud which I didn’t appreciate
It's an excellent place - the three stars are because it is not for everyone. You must be prepared and have the right equipment. We averaged about15 mph over the 34 miles, or so from the nearest paved road at Ubehebe Crater. We could have gone a little faster but I have 2 ply sidewalls on my Chevy Silverado 4x4 and only 1 spare. Those washboards will loosen fillings in your teeth. I was surprised that it looked like there was a place or two on the trail with cell phone coverage, but I'd still bring a satellite communicator like a Garmin inReach. It was very quiet, but there was no port potty. Luckily we brought a shovel...
