Death Valley

Fly-and-drive RV road trip · round trip from LAS

Las Vegas to Death Valley RV Road Trip

West from Las Vegas through Pahrump to Death Valley's salt flats, badlands and dunes.

Photo: Christian David (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Las Vegas to Death Valley by RV is about 120 miles and about 3 hours of driving via Goodsprings, Pahrump. This round trip covers 242 miles in 3 nights (4 days): Death Valley (2 nights), then back to Las Vegas. Best months: Nov–Mar. Off season now · best Nov–Mar.

At a glance

Trip length
3 nights · 4 days
Route
Las Vegas → Death Valley → Las Vegas · 242 mi · about 6 hours driving
Longest driving day
About 3 hours
Arrive and depart
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
RV pickup and return
Las Vegas area (rental listings around Las Vegas)
Overnights
Death Valley → Las Vegas (near the airport and RV return)
Best months
Nov–Mar

Customize a suggested itinerary. RV rentals, campgrounds, and activities are booked separately with providers. Airports are planning reference points; flights are arranged separately.

Route map and itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Death Valley · about 3 hours
  2. Day 2 Death Valley (night 2)
  3. Day 3 Las Vegas (near the airport and RV return) · about 3 hours
  4. Day 4 Fly home from LAS

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in Las Vegas and pick up your RV

    Experience

    Land at LAS, get to your rental location (some owners offer airport pickup or delivery; otherwise allow for a taxi or rideshare), do the walkthrough and orientation, and stock up on groceries, water and propane before you leave town.

    Getting there

    After pickup: about 3 hours · 120 mi to Death Valley. Keep the first afternoon short; you're learning the vehicle.

    Your stay: 2 nights (check out Day 3)

    Inside the parkFurnace Creek CampgroundFurnace Creek, CA · inside the park · 4.0★ (2223)Why stay here: Inside the park, so no daily drive to the entrance; site length not listed (ask the campground); full hookups listed; 4.0★ from 2,223 reviews.
    Change or extend: Add a night here in the planner
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    • Inside the parkDeath Valley Backcountry Roadside CampingFurnace Creek, CA · inside the park · 4.0★ (75)Lists sites up to 22 ft; confirm your site fits
    • Farther alternativeTarantula RanchAmargosa Valley, NV · about 55 min to Death Valley (estimate)Lists sites up to 45 ft; confirm your site fits

    Getting around Death Valley

    From Furnace Creek Campground: you're inside the park.

    Driving the RV
    • Trailhead and town lots are often small; check RV parking before you go.
    Shuttles

    We don't have verified shuttle information for Death Valley; check the park or town's official site.

    Activities with pickup

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    Other local transport
    • Rideshare, taxis and bike rentals vary by area and season; arranged and paid separately.

  2. Day 2 Death Valley: explore

    Experience

    Two nights cover Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point and the Mesquite Flat dunes, which are spread across a very large park.

    Travel today

    No campground change today; local travel is additional.

    Your stay

    Stay a second night at Furnace Creek Campground · same site, no packing up

  3. Day 3 Drive back toward Las Vegas

    Experience

    Spend the last night close to the rental return so departure morning is easy: dump tanks, refuel and clean up as your rental agreement requires.

    Getting there

    about 3 hours · 121 mi

    Your stay: 1 night

    Near the airportKings Row RV ParkLas Vegas, NV · about 10 min from the RV return area · 4.1★ (16)Why stay here: About 10 minutes from the RV return area; site length not listed (ask the campground); full hookups listed; 4.1★ from 16 reviews.
    Change or extend:
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  4. Day 4 Return the RV and fly home from LAS

    Experience

    Return the RV at the agreed time (check-in times vary by owner), then get to the airport. Leave a buffer: returns, inspections and the transfer can take a couple of hours.

    Getting there

    Short drive to the rental return, then transfer to the airport.

Campgrounds are suggestions from our park data, ranked by estimated drive time to the destination first, then listed site length, then reviews; "Inside the park" uses the National Park Service's list. Drive times are estimates. Seasonal openings and live availability aren't in our static park data; the planner checks them for your dates. Open dates and prices are checked live in the planner.

RV pickup and return

Pick up and return the RV in the Las Vegas area. Day 1 allows time to get from LAS to the rental (owners' locations vary; a few offer airport pickup or delivery), the walkthrough, and a grocery stop, so the first drive is short: about about 3 hours to Death Valley. The last night is near the return so you can refuel, empty the tanks and return on time before your flight.

Pickup and return times, mileage allowances and fees are set by each owner; check them before you book. This trip is about 242 miles.

RV rentals near Las Vegas airport

Before you go

  • Summer heat is dangerous: daytime highs often pass 110°F from June to September. Go in winter.
  • Fuel is limited and expensive inside the park; fill up before you leave Pahrump.
  • Our winter spot checks found few open RV sites near the park; check dates in the planner early.

Official National Park Service pages: Plan your visit · Alerts & conditions · Directions & access · Fees & passes · Hours & seasons

Las Vegas to Death Valley by RV: common questions

How far is it from Las Vegas to Death Valley?

Las Vegas to Death Valley is about 120 miles, roughly about 3 hours of driving via Goodsprings, Pahrump without stops. The whole round trip in this itinerary is about 242 miles.

How many days do you need for Las vegas to death valley by RV?

Plan on 3 nights (4 days): Death Valley (2 nights), with an easy first afternoon after RV pickup and a final night near the RV return so departure day isn't rushed. The longest driving day is about 3 hours.

When is the best time to go?

Nov–Mar. Summer heat is dangerous: daytime highs often pass 110°F from June to September. Go in winter.

Where can you camp with an RV?

Suggested RV campgrounds near Death Valley include Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping, Tarantula Ranch. Inside the park: Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping. Check site length and hookups with each campground before booking.

Can you rent an RV near Harry Reid International Airport?

Yes. RV rental listings from Outdoorsy and RVshare are available around Las Vegas. A few owners mention airport pickup in their listings and some deliver; otherwise you arrange your own transfer to the owner's location. RVs and campgrounds are booked separately with each provider.

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