Death Valley National Park is located in California and Nevada, USA. It lies between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Amargosa Range and is situated in eastern California and western Nevada. The park is famous for being the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States, with sand dunes, salt flats, and rugged desert landscapes.
Death Valley National Park Location Map,Death Valley, California & Nevada
Top Attractions Inside Death Valley National Park
- Badwater Basin 鈥� Lowest point in North America, featuring vast salt flats and unique desert landscapes.
- Dante鈥檚 View 鈥� Scenic viewpoint offering panoramic views of the valley floor and surrounding mountains.
- Zabriskie Point 鈥� Famous overlook with colorful eroded hills and dramatic sunrise/sunset views.
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes 鈥� Iconic sand dunes perfect for hiking, photography, and sandboarding.
- Artist鈥檚 Palette 鈥� Vibrant, multi-colored rock formations along a scenic drive.
- Devil鈥檚 Golf Course 鈥� Rugged salt flats known for jagged formations and unique textures.
- Golden Canyon Trail 鈥� Popular hiking trail leading to striking red rock canyons and geological features.
Death Valley National Park Facts
| Official Name | Death Valley National Park |
| Location | California & Nevada, USA 鈥� along the Mojave Desert and Great Basin |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5054掳 N, 117.0794掳 W |
| Total Area | 3,373,063 acres (鈮�13,625 km虏) |
| Established / Opened | October 31, 1994 (designated as national park; originally Death Valley National Monument in 1933) |
| Managed By | National Park Service (NPS) |
| Region | Mojave Desert / Great Basin, California & Nevada |
| Address | Death Valley National Park Headquarters, Furnace Creek, CA 92328, USA |
| Zip Code | 92328 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) 鈥� UTC鈭�8 Standard / UTC鈭�7 Daylight Saving |
| Theme / Concept | Desert landscapes, sand dunes, salt flats, mountains, canyons, extreme climates, wildlife, historic mining sites |
| Main Sections / Areas | Furnace Creek, Badwater Basin, Dante鈥檚 View, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Artists Palette, Scotty鈥檚 Castle (closed), Golden Canyon |
| Famous Attractions | Badwater Basin (lowest point in North America), Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Zabriskie Point, Dante鈥檚 View, Artists Palette, Racetrack Playa |
| Annual Visitors | Approx. 1 million visitors |
| Entry Fee Type | Paid Vehicle / Entrance Fee |
| Ticket Price Range | $30 per vehicle (valid 7 days), $25 motorcycle, $15 per individual walk-in or bike-in, $55 annual pass covers all US national parks |
| Ticket Options | Vehicle pass, motorcycle pass, individual pass, annual park pass, guided tours |
| Best Time to Visit | October鈥揂pril (milder temperatures; summer is extremely hot and not recommended) |
| Nearby Airport | McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, NV 鈥� 120 miles (193 km); Bishop Airport (BIH), CA 鈥� 140 miles (225 km) |
| Transportation | Car / Parking, Hiking trails, Scenic Drives, Backcountry 4x4, Guided Tours, Shuttle (limited) |
| Official Website | https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm |
Distances from Death Valley National Park to Nearby Landmarks
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center 鈥� 0 km (0 mi)
- Badwater Basin 鈥� 25 km (15.5 mi)
- Dante鈥檚 View 鈥� 35 km (21.7 mi)
- Zabriskie Point 鈥� 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes 鈥� 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Artist鈥檚 Palette 鈥� 40 km (24.9 mi)
- Golden Canyon 鈥� 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Scotty鈥檚 Castle 鈥� 70 km (43.5 mi)
- Stovepipe Wells 鈥� 30 km (18.6 mi)
- Racetrack Playa 鈥� 80 km (49.7 mi)
- Harmony Borax Works 鈥� 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Devil鈥檚 Golf Course 鈥� 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Natural Bridge 鈥� 25 km (15.5 mi)
- Desolation Canyon 鈥� 50 km (31 mi)
- Telescope Peak 鈥� 100 km (62 mi)
- Wildrose Peak 鈥� 90 km (56 mi)
- Furnace Creek Ranch 鈥� 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Salt Creek 鈥� 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Badlands Loop 鈥� 35 km (21.7 mi)
- Death Valley Junction 鈥� 80 km (49.7 mi)
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