Death Valley National Park in California lies 290 miles Northeast of Los Angeles
and 120 miles Northwest of Las Vegas. Death Valley National Park is the largest
National Park in the United States with more than 3.4 million acres of land
comprising of unique rock formations, canyons, sand dunes, salt flats,
waterfalls, hot springs, high mountains, along with rare desert wildlife and
sites of historical interest. Surrounded by high mountains, Death Valley
contains the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. The area includes Scotty's
Castle, the grandiose home of a famous prospector, and other remnants of gold
and borax mining. Death Valley was named by Dr. Samuel George in 1861.
Death Valley is one of the hottest and driest places in the world. The hottest
recorded temperature in the Northern hemisphere occurred here near Badwater at
134 degrees F in 1913. Even though the National Park is open all year, winter is
the best time to visit this park. Outdoor activities include Camping,
Backcountry Roads, Hiking, Biking & Mountain Biking. Cell phones do not work in
Death Valley. Telephones are located at the park resorts, contact stations,
communities and museums.
Phone Numbers:
Daily weather report is available at: (760) 786-3200
Visitor Information Phone Number: (760) 786-3200
Personal Vehicle Entrance Fee: $20.00 for 7 Days
Tour Fees:
Scotty's Castle Living History: $11.00 per adult
Scotty's Castle Underground Myteries: $11.00 per adult
Please visit official website at nps.gov/deva/ for the latest information and updates.
Attractions close to the park:
Amargosa Opera House - miles
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - 40 miles
Goldwell Open Air Museum - 36 miles
Rhyolite Ghost Town - 37 miles
Pictures of Death Valley
