Death Valley
National Park
About Death Valley
Visited – December 2017 (#3 of 63)
Established (as NP) October 1994
3.4M acres (about 1.5x Yellowstone) – DV is largest park in continental US
Where is Death Valley: Southern California desert, 120 miles W of Vegas
Recommendations
Don’t miss: Zabriskie Point, Dante’s View, Mesquite Flat sand dunes, Artist’s Palette, and Badwater Basin. Don’t forget water and sunscreen.
When to visit: Definitely in winter (December – March). But take a jacket for the higher elevations.
How long to stay: 2-3 days and you may need more if you head to the Racetrack.
Definitely check out the Photo Gallery of our best pictures.
Photo Gallery
Most people only think of Death Valley only as a lifeless desolate desert, but there is tremendous diversity, color, and life. Check out our best photos and see for yourself.
Link to NPS Info
Click to visit the park’s website with maps, history, and lots of great info on things to do and places to see.
Trip Report
Read about our adventure to Death Valley…..
Sand dunes, slot canyons, desolate flats, and even a waterfall.
Death Valley Blog Posts
Death Valley Trip Report
Despite holding the record as the hottest place on the planet, Death Valley is one of the coolest parks we've visited. Our 3 day trip barely scratched the surface as there are so many different and stunning things to see. Just make sure you visit in Winter. Bring...