Death Valley National Park

California, Nevada · national park since 1994 · 13,650 km²

The largest national park outside Alaska: salt flats, dunes and coloured hills, and the hottest place on earth. Badwater lies 282 feet below sea level.

Best months

Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Stay in

Furnace Creek

Official site

nps.gov

Tip: In summer, walk only before 10 in the morning, carry extra water and fill up before you drive in.

More tips for a visit

What to see

• 🌲

  Badwater Basin Nature

  The lowest point in North America: a white salt flat in hexagons as far as you can see.

  Directions in Google Maps

• ◉

  Zabriskie Point Viewpoint

  Rippled yellow and brown hills, at their best at sunrise.

  Directions in Google Maps

• 🌲

  Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Nature

  Sand dunes near Stovepipe Wells to wander freely, best in the low light.

  Directions in Google Maps

• 🚗

  Artists Palette Scenic drive

  A one-way road past hills in pink, green and purple.

  Directions in Google Maps