Death Valley National Park

About Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the lower 48 states, encompassing over 3.4 million acres of California and Nevada desert. The park holds the record for the hottest reliably recorded air temperature on Earth (134F in 1913). Despite its forbidding name, Death Valley teems with life adapted to extreme conditions, from pupfish surviving in tiny desert springs to wildflowers that carpet the valley during rare superbloom events.

Park Highlights

• Badwater Basin
• Zabriskie Point
• Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Artists Palette
• Dante's View
• Racetrack Playa

Activities

Wildlife

Visitor Information

Visitor Tips

• Summer visits can be deadly - temperatures exceed 120F
• Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day
• Fill your gas tank before entering the park
• Best visited November through March

Location

Official Resources