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badlands bathed in pale pink and orange light from the setting sun

The warm light of sunset covers the badlands at Zabriskie Point.

Morning light on the badlands below Zabriskie Point.

Zabriskie Point is a popular place to view sunrise over the badlands.

Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America at -282 feet.

a sunset overlooking a valley filled with white salt

A mile above the salt flats in the valley below, Dantes View provides breathtaking vistas.

pink lupine flowers with an orange and black butterfly

Higher elevations provide a respite from the heat in this alpine ecosystem.

nine 25 foot tall rock beehive structures

Nearly a century and a half old, these are some of the best preserved kilns in the western U.S.

a field of yellow flowers with a mountain

About once a decade, rains at the right times can lead to a rare superbloom!

Summers are infamously hot, as for 6 months of the year temperatures above 120 degrees are regularly recorded.

There are numerous canyons to explore across this vast park.

Physical Address:

PO Box 579

Death Valley, CA 92328

Mailing Address:

PO Box 579

Death Valley, CA 92328

contact-details

Phone Number: 7607863200 Voice

Email Address: deva_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30.00

This permit allows all persons traveling with the permit holder 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.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $25.00

This permit allows persons traveling on one motorcycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

This permit 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.

Commercial Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

1 - 6 Passenger Vehicle: $25 + $10 per person. In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00

1 - 6 Passenger Vehicle: $25 + $10 per person In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Commercial Entrance - Van: $75.00

7 - 15 Passenger Vehicle: $75 In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $100.00

16 - 25 Passenger Vehicle: $100 In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $200.00

26 + Passenger Vehicle: $200 In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Entrance - 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.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: $0.00

National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other approved national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of Park entrance fees, provided that visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities that the group intends to use, support those purposes. Submit your waiver through the link below at least one month prior to your visit.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $55.00

This pass allows all persons traveling with the pass holder in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) or those on a motorcycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish for 12 months from the month of purchase.

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.

park designation:National Park

Directions:

There are multiple entrances to the park. Click below to learn the best ways to travel to Death Valley.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Death Valley National Park

The park is open daily all year. The remnants of Hurricane Hilary triggered flash floods that damaged all park roads on August 20, 2023. Many roads remain closed.

Weather Information:

SPRING is the most popular time to visit Death Valley. Warm and sunny days with the possibility of spring wildflowers is a big attraction. SUMMER starts early in Death Valley. By May the valley can be scorching hot. AUTUMN arrives in late October, with warm but pleasant temperatures and generally clear skies. WINTER has cool days, chilly nights and rarely, rainstorms. With snow capping the high peaks and low angled winter light, this season is especially beautiful for exploring the valley.