Death Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Death Valley showing signage, tranquil scenes and desert views
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.

Amargosa Opera House
Amargosa Opera House
2.5 out of 5
HR-C 608 Death Valley Junction, Death Valley, CA
The price is ₹7,893 per night from 13 May to 14 May
₹7,893
per night
13 May - 14 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.2/10 Good! (796 reviews)
"Complete tranquility at the crossroads outside Death Valley. Very rustic (old plumbing, no TV, etc) so know what you're getting into. But it's run by a non-profit and the staff are very nice. Would be great if the cafe opened up again. I would have been happy to linger there longer."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Amargosa Opera House
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 ₹13,414 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹13,414
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this golf resort in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,095 reviews)
"Good amenities"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

The Ranch at Death Valley – 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
Fully refundable
The price is ₹23,354 per night from 23 May to 24 May
₹23,354
per night
23 May - 24 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (954 reviews)
"We stayed at the casitas. It’s wonderful. The pool is close by, sparkling clean, & have all the beach amenities available. Restaurant at the Inn has great food. In short, we enjoyed the stay very much! This is our 2nd time staying at the Inn, will definitely come back again when we visit Death ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

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
Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great spot. Mountain views were excellent and the place nicely appointed."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

Serene Pahrump Cottage 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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Reviews of Death Valley

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Jan 2020

Loved Death Valley. Not so much the Inn.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
6 Oct 2019

One of the most amazing places on earth!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
22 Sep 2019

Just one of those places you have got to experience first hand! Harsh, aggressive but beautiful! Be prepared for the heat... We stayed at the beginning of September and had 45°c (113°f) both days!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Aug 2019

Dramatic scenery, like another world!! But come prepared for the extreme heat

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
17 Aug 2019

Amazing area to visit

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
13 Jul 2019

Amazing experience to drive through it

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