Death Valley

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Death Valley
Death Valley showing signage, desert views and tranquil scenes
Death Valley
Death Valley featuring heritage architecture and tranquil scenes
Death Valley which includes tranquil scenes and signage

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 metres) below sea level. With about 3.4 million acres (14,000 square kilometres) 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 Centre 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-kilometre) 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 colours 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 metres) 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 Centre 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 €190 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€190
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 our reviews. ...
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 €171 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€171
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Borax Museum and Mosaic Canyon are located ...
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 €342 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€342
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park
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wifi/death valley/family-friendly/amargosa valley/4 bedroom

wifi/death valley/family-friendly/amargosa valley/4 bedroom

Amargosa Valley
Stay at this vacation home in Amargosa Valley. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning.
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Starry Skies Glamping w/ EV Charger, Stargazing, Hiking

Starry Skies Glamping w/ EV Charger, Stargazing, Hiking

Amargosa Valley
Enjoy in-room fireplaces and air conditioning.
Starry Skies Glamping w/ EV Charger, Stargazing, Hiking
Stump Springs Retreat - 3BR-2BA - Mini Golf - Near Death Valley

Stump Springs Retreat - 3BR-2BA - Mini Golf - Near Death Valley

Pahrump
Stay at this vacation home in Pahrump. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Lake View Executive Golf Course and ...
Stump Springs Retreat - 3BR-2BA - Mini Golf - Near Death Valley
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