National Park Guide

Death Valley National Park

California, US

The hottest, driest, and lowest national park in North America reveals a stark landscape of extremes and surprising beauty.

3,408,407
Acres
35
Trails
1994
Established
1.1 million
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
October - April (best)
Entrance Fee
$30 per vehicle
Nearest Airport
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 2 hours
Best Months
November, February, March

Highlights

  • Badwater Basin
  • Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
  • Zabriskie Point
  • Artist's Palette
  • Dante's View

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About Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park, straddling the California-Nevada border, is a land of superlatives: the hottest recorded temperature on Earth, the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin, and some of the most dramatic desert scenery anywhere. From colorful badlands and sand dunes to snow-capped peaks and mysterious moving rocks, the park spans over 3.4 million acres of stunning contrasts.

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Where to Stay

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The Inn at Death Valley - Inside the Park

$$$$

Historic four-diamond resort at the Oasis at Death Valley featuring 66 rooms and 22 casitas, a spring-fed pool, spa, and 18-hole golf course in a desert oasis setting.

Inside park$400-700/night
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The Ranch at Death Valley - Inside the Park

$$$

Family-friendly 275-room resort inside Death Valley with three restaurants, two bars, a large pool, and easy access to the visitor center and Zabriskie Point.

Inside park$200-400/night
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Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside the Park

$$

Rustic 83-room hotel with Old West charm inside Death Valley, featuring a pool, restaurant, and bar, just minutes from Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.

Inside park$150-280/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
11,049 ft (Telescope Peak)
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Pacific
Established
1994