The National Park Service has announced that Furnace Creek Campground in Death Valley National Park will close on February 1, 2012. The closure is necessary to replace the water and sewer lines in the park, which are frequently breaking right now. The work is expected to take several months to complete. This is a significant closure, since Furnace Creek is a very popular campground in the winter months. It will likely put more pressure on the other campgrounds in this area of the park, so those planning to camp after the closure occurs should probably arrive a little earlier to be sure of claiming a site in one of the other campgrounds. Those who already have reservations at Furnace Creek will be relocated to Texas Springs and Sunset Campgrounds.
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