Death Valley National Park Tours

Death Valley which includes tranquil scenes and desert views as well as a small group of people
Ubehebe Crater featuring desert views and landscape views as well as an individual male
Death Valley featuring desert views, a gorge or canyon and tranquil scenes
Death Valley which includes desert views and tranquil scenes
Death Valley which includes tranquil scenes, heritage elements and railway items


See an American desert in this expansive, sweltering U.S. national park. Find birds, wildflowers and snow-capped mountains here as well.

Death Valley National Park is the continental United States’ largest park. It’s also the hottest, driest and lowest. Despite harsh conditions, the park’s more than 3 million acres (1.3 million hectares) aren’t simply desert plains. Find mountains, canyons, sand dunes, extinct volcanic craters and even palm trees and wildflowers.

In pioneer days before modern transportation allowed crossing the hot, dry expanse in an hour or two, the area truly was a valley of death. When temperatures reach 116 F (47 C) in the shade and 200 F (93 C) on sunny ground, heat exhaustion sets in quickly. Even if you won’t be hiking during your visit, have a full tank of gas and carry extra water for emergency needs.

Once you’re prepared for the conditions, enjoy the unusual scenery. Gaze across stretches of flat land noting waves of heat rising into the air with snow-capped mountains in the background. Look for small oases of vegetation where wildlife gather for water and food. Some ponds even have fish. This is the place to see roadrunners and coyotes. Over 300 bird species have been sighted in this large, varied terrain.

Hike here with appropriate caution. Conditions are best from October through April. Many trails are 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) or less over easy terrain. Badwater Salt Flat at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level is North America’s lowest location. Natural Bridge Canyon ends at a dry waterfall. For adventurous hiking, make your own path to buttes, arches and even icy peaks in winter. Try backpacking, biking and backcountry camping in this challenging terrain.

Ranger-led activities offer good choices. Check availability of paleontology tours, moonlit hikes and night sky viewing through telescopes.

Learn more about the area’s geology and history at Furnace Creek Visitor Center and Scotty’s Castle and Visitor Center. Some may remember the television show Death Valley Days. Visit the Borax Museum at Furnace Creek Ranch to learn about the reality of the mining period in Death Valley.

Like other national parks in the U.S., Death Valley National Park offers affordable and exciting adventures for all types of travelers.

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Reviews of Death Valley National Park

4.7
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 77%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 19%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Easy drive, even at night.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Shoshone Village is easy to find from Baker, and a pretty short drive to Death Valley National Park, and Furnace Creek Inn. The Dunes are fairly close. Great stargazing.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Don’t go until it’s in the 90’s plus for clear skies and warmth at night. There is no decent camping sites outside of the campgrounds due to washboard car destroying roads off of the paved ones.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Remember the park is huge. In 4 days we drove several hundred miles, quite a bit of it on back roads. We brought our Jeep and that gave us access to wherever we wanted to go. If you only stay on pavement you will enjoy the valley, but the mountain canyons and abandoned mines are where it's at.

5/5 - Excellent

Peggy

Excellent hiking in Jubilee Pass and Artist’s palette. Amazing sunrises after stargazing.

5/5 - Excellent

Peggy

Devil’s golf course was an amazing spot, as was the Artist’s palette

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Best Lodging Options Near Death Valley National Park

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

2.5 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside The Park

Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside The Park

3 out of 5
51880 California 190, Death Valley, CA
Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside The Park
The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park

The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park

4 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA
The Inn at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Panamint Springs Resort

Panamint Springs Resort

2.5 out of 5
40440 Highway 190, Panamint Springs, CA
Panamint Springs Resort
Million Dollar View close to Death Valley and remote for Perfect Stargazing

Million Dollar View close to Death Valley and remote for Perfect Stargazing

2 out of 5
Amargosa Valley
Million Dollar View close to Death Valley and remote for Perfect Stargazing
Tiny Home, close to Death Valley

Tiny Home, close to Death Valley

Amargosa Valley
Tiny Home, close to Death Valley
Stunning New House by Death Valley, Amazing Views!

Stunning New House by Death Valley, Amazing Views!

2 out of 5
Amargosa Valley
Stunning New House by Death Valley, Amazing Views!
Starry Skies Glamping w/ EV Charger, Stargazing, Hiking

Starry Skies Glamping w/ EV Charger, Stargazing, Hiking

Amargosa Valley
Starry Skies Glamping w/ EV Charger, Stargazing, Hiking
wifi/death valley/family-friendly/amargosa valley/4 bedroom

wifi/death valley/family-friendly/amargosa valley/4 bedroom

Amargosa Valley
wifi/death valley/family-friendly/amargosa valley/4 bedroom
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