The warm light of sunset covers the badlands at Zabriskie Point.
Death Valley National Park
National Park · CA, NV
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.
Park report
Alert: Danger
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRainfall causing road closures
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$30
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesGas Pumps at Panamint Springs Resort are Closed at Night
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park12 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available27 activities
Park Name
InfoDeath Valley National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoCA, NV
Phone
Info7607863200
deva_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$55
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is open daily all year.
Visitor Center: Furnace Creek Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Asian American Heritage, Incarceration + 23 more
Weather Info
InfoSPRING is the most popular time to visit Death Valley. Warm and sunny days with the possibility of spring wildflowers is a big attraction. SUMMER starts early in Death Valley. By May the valley can be
Getting There
InfoThere are multiple entrances to the park. Click below to learn the best ways to travel to Death Valley.
Location
Info36.4875° N, -117.1344° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website