Death Valley National Park
There is a lot to do and see in Death Valley National Park—just make sure you have access to a car because you will want to cover a lot of ground! The park's long list of attractions includes mysterious sliding rocks, a massive blast crater, ghost towns, remnants of ...
READ MOREFew people realize that an American Indian tribe currently lives and thrives in the heart of Death Valley National Park. For thousands of years, the Timbisha Shoshone people have resided in Southeastern California and Southwestern Nevada. Since 1936, the tribe has governed their affairs on approximately 40 acres of ...
READ MOREFlush Pit Dump Fee Per Campground Open Closed Elevation (ft) Sites Water Tables Fireplaces Toilets Toilets Station Night Emigrant All Year 2,100 10 Yes Yes No Yes No No None Furnace All Year -196 136 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes $18 Creek* Mahogany March Nov. 8,200 13 No Yes Yes No Yes ...
READ MOREVisitors with a calling to enjoy the great outdoors can experience desert grandeur up close in one of Death Valley National Park's many public campgrounds, or in its backcountry. The park has nine public campgrounds that vary in their size, specific amenities and price. Only one campground takes reservations, ...
READ MOREWe recommend that you remain on paved roads, especially during the summer. However, if you do venture into the backcountry any time of the year, heed these important tips: • Make sure your car is in good working order. Service stations are few and far between. Carry a spare tire, ...
READ MOREGeneral Park Information: (760) 786-3200 www.nps.gov/deva Commercial Permits: (760) 786-3241 Lodging within the Park: Xanterra Parks & Resorts® Furnace Creek (760) 786-2345 Stovepipe Wells (760) 786-2387Â Panamint Springs (775) 482-7680Â Furnace Creek Visitor Center: (760) 786-3244 Camping: (800) 365-2267 reservations.nps.gov Emergencies: 911 Scotty's Castle: (760) 786-2392 General Park Information: (760) 786-3200 www.nps.gov/deva Commercial Permits: (760) 786-3241 Lodging within the Park: Xanterra Parks & ...
READ MOREDeath Valley—one of the hottest and driest places in North America—is surprisingly home to an abundance of uniquely adapted life forms. A total of 1,042 plant species, 51 species of native mammals, 346 types of birds, 36 classifications of reptiles, six types of fish and five species of amphibians ...
READ MORERegardless of the season, there's always a lot to do at Death Valley—not surprising when you consider the park includes a 156-mile stretch between two mountain ranges, numerous archeological and historical treasures, and the single lowest point in North America! Here are just some of the most popular activity ...
READ MOREDeath Valley, the largest national park in the contiguous United States, comprises more than 3.3 million acres of desert wilderness. Bound on the west by the towering 11,049-foot Telescope Peak, and on the east by the 5,475-foot Dante's View, this fabled park features spectacular desert scenery, unusual wildlife and ...
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