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    Death Valley

    National Park CA,NV

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  • EXTREME SUMMER HEAT

    Expect high temperatures of 100 to 120 degrees F on your summer visit to Death Valley. Heat related illness is a real possibility. Drink plenty of water and carry extra. Avoid activity in the heat. Travel prepared to survive. Watch for signs of trouble. More »

  • Furnace Creek Visitor Center hours to change for Summer 2013

    To better serve summer visitors, the Furnace Creek Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm beginning June 16 through October 7, 2013.

  • Furnace Creek Campground Temporary Closure

    Furnace Creek Campground will be CLOSED for construction starting April 16, 2013. Texas Springs Campground will remain open for summer camping in the Furnace Creek Area. More »

Hottest, Driest, Lowest

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 survives in Death Valley.

Features

  • daily weather and road conditions

    Morning Report

    Death Valley's Morning Report has the daily weather forecast, yesterday's temperatures and current road conditions. 50kb PDF

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  • World Record Heat 100th Anniversary

    World Record Heat 100th Anniversary

    On July 10, 1913 the World's hottest air temperature of 134 degrees F was recorded in Death Valley. Join us to commemorate the 100th anniversary.

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  • park newspaper

    Visitor Guide

    Death Valley National Park's seasonal newspaper will help you make the most of your visit. 8.4MB PDF.

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  • In the narrows of Titus Canyon

    Outdoor Activities

    Explore the wild side: Hiking, Backpacking, Four-wheeling, Mountain Biking, Birdwatching

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  • historic house

    Scotty's Castle

    Death Valley Scotty told everyone that he built this castle in Death Valley with money from his "secret" gold mine. That was not quite the truth.

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  • Cultural history of Death Valley exhibit

    Death Valley Virtual Museum

    This exhibit showcases Death Valley National Park and its collections that tell the stories of people drawn to this land of startling and stark beauty

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  • Cave diving researcher in Devils Hole

    Devils Hole

    Incredibly deep, geothermally heated and swept by subterranean tsunamis, this odd water-filled cave in the desert is the lone habitat of a rare fish.

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  • Ranger programs

    Guided Tours

    Enhance your experience of Death Valley by joining a ranger guided tour, nature hike, patio talk or night program.

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Did You Know?

Death Valley is a land of little rain

Rainfall in Death Valley averages less than 2 inches a year. There have been some years of no recorded rainfall at all! More...