Death Valley National Park protects the lowest, hottest, and driest terrain in North America, a striking desert landscape of salt flats, sand dunes, and colorful badlands.
Why Visit Death Valley National Park
As the site of the hottest air temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth, Death Valley offers an extreme but strikingly beautiful desert landscape found nowhere else in the country.
Top Experiences
- Badwater Basin: Walk onto the salt flats at 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America.
- Zabriskie Point: Watch sunrise or sunset over the park’s colorful, eroded badland hills.
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes: Walk among these rolling sand dunes, among the most accessible in the park.
- Artists Drive: Take this scenic loop drive past multicolored volcanic and sedimentary hills.
- Dante’s View: Drive to this overlook for a sweeping view down onto Badwater Basin from over a mile above.
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- Summer temperatures regularly exceed 120°F; visit between November and March for safer, more comfortable conditions.
- Carry extra water at all times, even for short walks, as the extreme dryness increases dehydration risk.
- Fill up on gas before entering the park, as fuel stations are limited and expensive within its boundaries.
FAQ
Is Death Valley National Park worth visiting?
Yes, for its extreme and strikingly beautiful desert scenery, best experienced in cooler months.
When is the best time to visit Death Valley?
November through March, avoiding the dangerously high summer temperatures.
How far is Death Valley from Las Vegas?
About 2 to 2.5 hours by car.
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