Stovepipe Wells Village

• oldtrailmaster
• Reviews: 6

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Stovepipe Wells Overnight

Although I nearly always camp primitively when I'm out in this rugged backcountry, one year a while back, my 77 year old mom accompanied me for four days of backroad travel in Death Valley National Park, necessitating motel stays. She was not up to camping.

On our second evening, we stayed at the Stovepipe Wells motel. The accomodations were fine, nothing fancy mind you, but basic well-kept motel. The restaurant was excellent, with a nice rustic ambiance that made us think that an old prospector could come walking through the door at any time. It was an enjoyable stay for the two of us.

The night prior, we stayed at Panamint Springs Resort, which was very rustic and old, but their restaurant and service was outstanding also. After Stovepipe Wells, the subsequent evening we stayed at the Furnace Creek Inn, which was fancier, yet the restaurant was not as good as Stovepipe.

I recommend these motels for folks who like a rustic experience in a rugged National Park.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Desert, Road Trip, Seniors

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: My old mom, the Desert Gypsy (aka: Teakettle Mama)

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• gilescorey
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Renting a Room Inside the Park

My December trip to Death Valley was very last minute. As such, I didn't make reservations, anywhere. I stopped at the Panamint Springs Resort before entering the park - booked. Ah, well, I think. I'll drive in, try Stovepipe Wells(fat chance, right?), and if I'm forced to drive all the way to Nevada or Ridgecrest for a room, that is my own doing.

BUT, I pull into Stovepipe Wells, ask for a room, and get a single for $70 +tax...at 4:PM. When I say Death Valley is a under-visited National Park, I mean it.

Unique Quality: The room(pictured in 2nd pic) was basic and rustic, as one might expect in such a remote location. A/C was included(wall unit), and it was much like a glorified summer camp. No television. I don't think there was even a phone. For me, this was liberating and the ideal stay for such an austere location.

There is a common room with board games and vending machines, a saloon(that I frequented), a small restaurant, and a lovely pool where I swam off the desert dust off under the moonlight.

Some of that dust might've been from the room, itself. That was my one gripe: room could've been cleaner, and considering the U.S. has farmed out the management to a private company(Xanterra), I want a little more for my tax $$.

Still there are only a few rooms available in the Park, so if you're not camping, Stovepipe Wells is probably for you, and the general store across the street makes The Village ideal for starting your exploits.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Disabilities, Desert, National/State Park

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: Nightfall on the Motel

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• Socalz
• Reviews: 4

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Middle of nowhere

I've stayed at Stovepipe Wells Village twice now. Accommodations are rather basic, but I've always found the rooms to be clean and the staff more than friendly. The "village" also includes a restaurant, bar, pool, campground for RV's and tents, gas station (regular unleaded only) and a small general store for stocking up on supplies. I would recommend that you make reservations over the phone or online in advance because since they're about the only game in town, they're often sold out.

Unique Quality: For those that want to explore the Northern part of Death Valley, this is the place.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Desert, National/State Park, Family Travel

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: View from Stovepipe Wells

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• KimberlyAnn
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Staying in Stovepipe Wells Near the Sand Dunes

The Stovepipe Wells Village is open all year. This hotel has 83 pleasant, air-conditioned rooms. There are no TVs in the rooms, but there is a TV in the lounge.

Unique Quality: The village has an outdoor swimming pool, a gift shop, general store, restaurant and saloon. It is a short drive or about a 30 minute walk to the sand dunes.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Road Trip, National/State Park

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: Room at Stovepipe Wells

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• KimberlyAnn
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Campground in Stovepipe Wells

Stovepipe Wells Campground is open from October 15 to April 15. Located at sea level and laid out like a parking lot, this campground has 190 RV/Tent sites. Water is available, but the taste is poor. Since bottled water is very expensive within the park, be sure to bring plenty of drinking water with you. Some of the tent sites have tables and fireplace. Flush toilets and a dump station are located within the campground.

Unique Quality: A distant view of the sand dunes.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: National/State Park, Road Trip, Camping

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: Stove Pipe Wells Sand Dunes

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• Yaqui
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Some breath taking landscapes

I would say this is probably one of the few places in DV that has so many amenities. Almost centrally located to most of the attractions in DV from here. It would be a good choice to stay here if you decide too!

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• Opinion of Price: about average

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• shivdeepmay
• Reviews: 16

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An Oasis in the desert

We stayed there for 4 days. We took a Patio room and it cost $63/day. Very nice accomodation. The Xanterra group which takes care of this hotel (Scotty's Castle as well) has done a great job. The sand dunes are very close by to the hotel. In case you want to get up early to catch the sunrise, all you need to do is tell the Front Desk and they will give you a "Wake-up Knock". Very cute concept and it works. They actually wait till you get out of bed and open the door :)

Unique Quality: Camping ground & RV Park - Yes (well equipped)
Pool - Yes
Restaurant and Saloon - Yes. We didnt try them though.
General Store - Yes (right opposite the hotel and is well stocked). The Store also has a Gas station. But the pump is very slow and it might take a long time to fill up. So in case you want to go "Full Tank" it might take a while.
Pay Phones - Yes ( around 5 of them if we remember right)
Ice vending machine - Yes
Gift Shop - Yes. The General store across the road also has the same items though. (Both are managed by Xanterra).

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: The Signboard ( The General store behind it)

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• Andraf
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Stovepipe Wells

We stayed here on two occasions, once in October 2001 and once in June 2004. First time we slept in a standard room while the second time we booked a deluxe room. The deluxe rooms are bigger than the standard rooms and they have a tv and a refrigerator. The standard rooms don't have a tv (but in this location I considered that as being a plus). All rooms have air conditioning and private bathrooms. I think I prefer the standard rooms, as they were cheaper but as confortable and clean as the deluxe rooms; besides, if you're looking for a four start hotel type better go to Furnace Creek. But we were very pleased with Stovepipe Wells, it is much smaller and less crowded and you could really feel the experience of
being in the middle of the desert with nothing for miles around. The village also has a saloon/bar/restaurant, a general store, a gift shop, a gas station and more importantly a swimming pool. We swam until late at night, the day was cooling off and the sky was full of stars. It was great. The staff was helpful and friendly. I remember that in the standard room the water was not potable but since we had plenty of bottled water with us we didn't mind it.The hotel is very close to the sand dunes.

Unique Quality: Great location and nice pool opened till midnight.

• Opinion of Price: about average

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: Stovepipe Wells Village room

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• goingsolo
• Reviews: 2750

Stovepipe Wells Village

Stovepipe Wells also has a few motel rooms, in addition to a campground (open seasonally) and an RV hookup site. If I remember correctly, the prices here are lower than Furnace Creek Ranch, so its an option if cost is an issue. But there are few motel rooms and thus limited availability.

Unique Quality: Nothing except the location within Death Valley.

• Opinion of Price: N/A

Stovepipe Wells Village Photo: Death Valley National Park

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