Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (original) (raw)

Hottest, Driest and Lowest National Park

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.

Death Valley is a large and complex park. To get the most out of your visit, you must plan well. Plan Your Visit

Start planning now for your visit to Death Valley. Find out where you can stay, where you can visit, and what you can do.

A chuckwalla lays on a red rock. The lizard is very relaxed with their legs splayed out to the sides Nature

From snow-covered peaks to beautiful sand dunes the driest, lowest, hottest spot in North America has so much to explore.

Person sitting in a camp chair in front of a green dome tent. Camping

Explore campground options from primitive to full hook-up.

Uniformed ranger smiles while giving a tour in a yellow canyon to visitors wearing hiking gear. Things to Do

What is there to do in Death Valley? Click here to find out.

A child takes a picture of a woman at the wooden Badwater sign reading: 282 feet below sea level Accessibility

Information on accessible parking, where to go, and campsites.

A dusty portrait of horseback riders along a valley trail into the sunset. Do Business With Us

Do you need a permit? Commercial use authorizations, special use and research permits are available.

Last updated: April 25, 2025

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