Russel Camp

Total Miles 0.5
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This short trail leads up to Russel Camp, which is an old mining cabin that you can stay at when visiting Death Valley. It has a honeymoon suite (not recommended), a kitchen, a solar shower, an outhouse, and even a carport if you can fit under the roof. It's worth stopping by to see the history and get out of the sun.

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Difficulty

This is an easy dirt road with a couple of eroded sections.

History

This road was named after Asa Merton Russel, a miner who found gold nearby and started a mining operation out of Russel Camp.

Technical Rating

2

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Christopher Toumanian
Mar 18, 2025
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Brent Christensen
Feb 08, 2025
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Cabin is still in pretty good shape. Some campers there had swept the floors and were set up camping inside one of the rooms off the kitchen. Lighting system still works if you bring a Jackery.
Matt Geraci
Apr 01, 2024
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Russel Camp Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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