Death Valley Travel Guide

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Death Valley
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Death Valley
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Death Valley Travel Guide Video

Discover the geological wonders of North America’s hottest and lowest national park, packed with raw, wild and untouched landscapes ripe for exploring.

In Death Valley National Park the temperatures can soar to a blistering 120 F (49 C) and the lowest point is marked at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level. With about 3.4 million acres (14,000 square kilometers) of wilderness, this is the largest American national park outside Alaska. Venture into the park’s interior to experience some of the most mesmerizing landscapes on the planet. Drive, hike or cycle past rolling sand dunes, jagged canyons, rocky deserts, delicate oases and fields of wildflowers.

Begin at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center to learn about the park, explore the small museum and plan your adventures. Drive to Devil’s Golf Course, a wide expanse of rock salt carved by wind into sharp spires, before continuing on to Badwater Basin, a bizarre terrain of salt flats marking the park’s lowest point. Continue your tour along the scenic Artists Drive, a 9-mile (14-kilometer) loop weaving through pink and gold hills.

Stop at Death Valley’s most famous viewpoint, Zabriskie Point. Be amazed by the surreal landscape stretching before you. Arrive at dawn or sunset to witness a fantasy-like swirl of colors and shadows. Zabriskie Point is also the starting point for the Badlands Loop, a popular hiking trail. Stop at Dante’s View, 5,475 feet (1,669 meters) high, which offers panoramic vistas across the Badwater Basin.

Experience the human side of Death Valley at the Harmony Borax Works, a long-abandoned town that once hosted a flourishing borax mining community. Learn more about the park’s original inhabitants and the Timbisha Shoshone American Indian tribe members who still inhabit the region.

Visiting Death Valley needs pre-planning. The Furnace Creek Visitor Center is the best starting point. There is a weekly fee to enter the park. The fantastical land that is Death Valley National Park receives some of the sun’s most blistering rays. Carry plenty of water and sunscreen when exploring.

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

2.5 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA
The price is Rp1.711.459 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.711.459
Rp2.277.832 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Death Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,904 reviews)
Nice place with a ranch feeling
"I was welcomed by a very friendly receptionist who was genuinely interested in making my stay good. Room was not new, but nice and clean."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside The Park

Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside The Park

3 out of 5
51880 California 190, Death Valley, CA
The price is Rp2.194.707 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp2.194.707
Rp2.458.072 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Death Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Borax Museum and Mosaic Canyon are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
"The park listed the restaurant hours as open until 9pm. We arrived at 8:17pm and the only restaurant was closed. The hotel manager overheard and had the kitchen grab us a few to-go plates!! Absolutely caring people. Our room was in the middle of a large group of teenagers from England that were in ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside The Park
The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park

The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park

4 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA
The price is Rp3.768.629 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp3.768.629
Rp4.679.056 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Death Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing hotel in an amazing location. We really enjoyed our stay there, thank you."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pahrump Vacation Rental Apartment!

Pahrump Vacation Rental Apartment!

3 out of 5
Pahrump, NV
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Pahrump. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pahrump Nugget Casino and Pahrump Valley Museum ...
"Great place very well kept up! The only thing that was slightly irritating was being asked to strip the beds at the end of our stay. Otherwise this was a fantastic stay."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2023

Pahrump Vacation Rental Apartment!
Serene Pahrump Cottage w/ Mountain Views!

Serene Pahrump Cottage w/ Mountain Views!

3 out of 5
Pahrump
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Pahrump. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake View Executive Golf Course and Pahrump Valley Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"It is convenient if you need a place to stay when visiting family in Pahrump. It was clean and clear instructions for accessing the property. I did not find the furniture or beds to be particularly comfortable and the lighting situation was either dark or too bright. The kitchen was well-appointed ..."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Serene Pahrump Cottage w/ Mountain Views!
Pahrump Vacation Rental w/ Mountain Views!

Pahrump Vacation Rental w/ Mountain Views!

3 out of 5
Pahrump, NV
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Pahrump. Enjoy free parking, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Pahrump Nugget Casino and Yucca Mountain ...
Pahrump Vacation Rental w/ Mountain Views!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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