Death Valley National Park is full of superlatives. It’s home to the lowest point in North America, Badwater Basin, and 282-feet below sea level. The driest desert in the country, the Mojave, also enters park boundaries. Furthermore, it’s the largest U.S. national park outside of Alaska. Finally, the world’s hottest temperature on record was taken here measuring 134°F.
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Death Valley National Park Information
Park Size: 3.3 million acres
Established: February 11, 1933 (as Death Valley National Monument)
Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, or $15 per person/cyclist (valid for 7 days)
Nearby Communities: Lone Pine, Independence, Bishop
Visitor Centers: The main visitor center is Furnace Creek. There are small ranger stations at Stovepipe Wells and Scotty’s Castle.
Campgrounds: Furnace Creek, Sunset, Texas Springs, Stovepipe Wells, Mesquite Spring, Emigrant, Wildrose, Thorndike, Mahogony Flat
How to Get There: Highway 190 runs through the park.
Best Time to Visit: Death Valley is nearly unbearable in the summer due to high heat. It’s best to visit in spring, fall, or winter (the busiest time to go).
Unique Things to Do: Take a ranger-guided tour of Scotty’s Castle and walk on Badwater Basin, North America’s lowest point.
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