Death Valley National Park
National park · CA, USA
Death Valley National Park in CA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center, Showers, Wi-Fi.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Camping
- Wildflowers
- Wildlife & bird watching
Events
- Death Valley '49ers Encampment
- Star Party
- Solar Scope Viewing
Before you go
- Limits
- Commercial use authorizations, special use and research permits are available
- Getting there
- There are multiple entrances to the park. Click below to learn the best ways to travel to Death Valley.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
History
- Opened
- 1994
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened