Read reviews, see photos and more. About Mahogany Flat Campground. The rough climb up to Thorndike and Mahogany Flat campgrounds starts right at the end of the kilns. Road closed due to flood damage, so we decided to hike up to Mahogany Flat Campground. The Byway is usually impassable from late November through April due to snow. Depending upon road conditions, 4-wheel drive may be necessary. 4 Wheel-drive is HIGHLY recommended and often necessary. davduf has uploaded 5575 photos to Flickr. Mahogany Flat Campground does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Below, we don't know what it is either!, but it's different. Explore davduf's photos on Flickr. It requires a high clearance vehicle just to reach the location. It's a prediction of when Mahogany Flat Campground, CA, will have good weather for astronomical observing. NOTE: The road leading to the trailhead closes temporarily. Death Valley, CA. It provides access to hiking and backpacking, as well as mountaineering opportunities. Tag: road trip Chasing Milky Way in Death Valley. 12. Picture. At a glance, it shows when it will be cloudy or clear for the next few days. Telescope Peak (view S from Bennett Peak. 11 Charcoal Kilns / Mahogany Flat Road Most vehicles on unpaved road section to kilns, then high-clearance on final 1.6 miles to Mahogany Flat. They can be contacted via phone at (760) 786-3200 for pricing, directions, reservations and more. Park as close as you can to Mahogany Flat Campground off of Wildrose Canyon Road (4×4 may be required), then get ready to ascend. ˜ e historic Eureka Mine is located at 1.7 miles. Fillmore Ranger District: Old Folks and Flat Canyon campgrounds are closed. I took a deep breath and turned left down Emigrant Canyon Road. Mahogany Flat Campground is one of the highest areas you can stay overnight. Often windy camp sites with the highest elevation campground in the area. Mahogany Flats Campground is located in a juniper forest on a ridge line of the Panamint Mountains. This campground rarely gets full. Mahogany Flat Campground. Mahogany Flat is located at 8,200 feet in the Panamint Mountains and is accessible to high clearance vehicles only. It is located at 8,200 feet above sea level. 4 months ago. Turn left onto Emigrant Canyon Road and drive up into the mountains, eventually arriving at the Telescope Peak Trailhead. Park here; this is the trailhead. The Mahogany Flat Campground is The nights are cold and the area is inaccessible during winter. Find detailed information for Death Valley National Park - Mahogany Flat Campground: 10 sites, power not available, dumping available. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. by Luciano136 » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:31 pm 2 Replies 924 Views The campground has 10 sites, tables, fireplaces, and pit toilets. Posted by. It's the astronomer's forecast. Don't follow the road up to the communication towers on top of Rogers Peak (marked as yellow line in map below). Found a clearing on the slope, but it was extremely windy. Mahogany Flat Campground is located at Death Valley, CA 92328. road’s end. Mahogany Flat Campground. The campground is located near to Thorndike Campground along Emigrant Canyon Road. Note that this road is prohibited to vehicles longer than 25 feet, which rules out large RVs. The campground is located next to Thorndike Campground along Emigrant Canyon Road. Enjoy your visit! Fillmore Ranger District: Old Folks and Flat Canyon campgrounds are closed. The trail swings around Rogers peak and boasts commanding views of Death Valley and the Panamint Range right away. The last 0.7 miles to Mahogany Flat Campground might require a 4WD vehicle or a hike. Emigrant campsite looked to be full, so Wildrose Campground was my last chance for a place to camp. Death Valley National Park. Overview. The campground has 10 sites, each of them has a picnic table and a fire pit. Close. Precipitation can make the road treacherously slick, so use caution during inclement weather. Mahogany Cove and Little Reservoir campgrounds will be open with no water and a half price fee will be charged. Mine tunnel closed in winter to protect hibernating bats. Please note that this will add approximately 4 miles for a roundtrip hike. Mahogany Flat is located near the trailheads for Telescope Peak and Wildrose peak. The Hike 5 comments. Campground will remain open with water, weather depending. Below, the Wildrose charcoal kilns. The rugged journey to Mohogany Flat … The road traverses relatively flat to gently rolling topography, but short grades of up to 12% are encountered in a few places. The campground has no water, but a … A primitive campground, located in a Pinyon Pine and Juniper forest at 8,200' elevation. ... With my camera and tripod in hands, I sauntered off Mahogany Flat Campground, where I was camping. Mahogany Flat is the highest campground in Death Valley at 8,100 feet. Where is it: The Mahogany Flat campground It's a narrow, winding 21-mile (thankfully paved road!) Great views down into Death Valley. Be sure to call the park to check road conditions. Directions to Trailhead. About the Campground: This campground is the highest out of all of the other campgrounds, at an elevation of a whopping 8,200 feet! Temperatures are considerably lower than in the flat parts of the park. Naturally, this campground offers some good views of the area below. The Telescope Peak trail is well marked once you get to the Mahogany Flat Campground. The trail leading to Telescope Peak and down Tuber Canyon begins at this campground. Mahogany Flat Campground is the highest campground in the park. It would have made my stay unbearable without bundling myself up in my 15-degree sleeping bag. Mahogany Flat Campground. trip to Wildrose Campground. Looking back down Mahogany Flat Road. 9th of May. The trailhead starts at the Mahogany Flat campground, 2 miles further on from the Charcoal Kilns along a rough dirt road. This remote campground is reached by a winding unpaved roads that on occasion requires 4-wheel drive to reach. The snow capped Sierras (July '98) can be seen in the distance. The Telescope Peak Trailhead trailhead is located at south end of the Mahogany Flat Campground parking area. u/danielskep. The campground provides access to hiking and backpacking, as well as mountaineering opportunities. Picture. If you seek to get away from the desert heat, this may be the best option. Hate to drive all that way and get shut out ... Road condition to Mahogany Flat? Mahogany Flat Campground lies at 8,200 feet in the Panamint Mountain Range in Death Valley National Parl. Mahogany Flat Campground lies at 8,200 feet in the Panamint Mountain Range. 4WD may be necessary beyond ˝ orndike Campground due to steep sections and ruts. This will only add elevation to your total climb and you will have to go cross country back down to the trail on the south side of the peak (unless you want to add a second peak!) Road closed due to flood damage, so we decided to hike up to Mahogany Flat Campground. Campground will remain open with water, weather depending. Mahogany Cove and Little Reservoir campgrounds will be open with no water and a half price fee will be charged. If you want trees in your Death Valley visit, than this is it. You will find yourself surrounded with shady trees and stunning views in all directions. tonyo wrote:Does anyone have an idea of the chances of getting a campsite at either Mahogany Flat or Emigrant campground in Death Valley late Friday night on Labor Day weekend? 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