Death Valley National Park
National Park · CA, NV
1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Gas Pumps at Panamint Springs Resort are Closed at Night
Gasoline is available at Panamint Springs Resort from 7am-9:30pm, daily. Gas is available at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells 24hrs.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/deva
- Location
- Death Valley National Park (36.488, -117.134)
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Passport stamp locations
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Hours
Death Valley National Parktoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The park is open daily all year.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Furnace Creek Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Stovepipe Wells Ranger Stationhours not postedDirections
Self-guided tours
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Golden Canyon Hike1–3 hours · 7 stops
Golden Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in Death Valley, and for a good reason- it is incredible! Walk between towering golden walls and learn about some of the many changes which have occurred over time in the area we now call Golden Canyon. This hike is an out and back, is slightly uphill on the way out, and is considered easy/medium difficulty. Make sure to take plenty of water and do not attempt during the heat of summer.
Highlights: 3 Hour Driving Tour3–5 hours · 5 stops
Learn about the powerful forces which have shaped Death Valley and some of the incredible plants and animals which call this extreme place home. This is a self-guided driving tour starting from Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Stops include: Badwater Basin, Artists Palette, Zabriskie Point, and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Internet and cell service in Death Valley National Park are limited. To ensure the best visit possible, please download this tour prior to your arrival.
Star Wars Film Locations Tour of Death Valley5–7 hours · 7 stops
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Tatooine? Then you've come to the right place! Two movies from the famous Star Wars series, Episode 4 - A New Hope, and Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi, were filmed here! Check out the film locations on this tour and see if you can spot familiar vistas where droids, jawas, and jedis once walked. Internet and cell service in Death Valley National Park are limited; downloading the app prior to your arrival is recommended.
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $30.00
All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows all persons traveling in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/RV/aircraft) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.
- Motorcycle — $25.00
All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows all persons traveling on 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.
- Per Person — $15.00
All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows a single individual traveling on foot or individuals traveling on one bicycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.
- Non-commercial Groups — $15.00
Non-commercial Groups (e.g., Scout groups, church groups, etc.) entering in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more are charged per-person for each person on board, not to exceed $200.