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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 »

Doing Business With The Park

Commercial Use Authorizations

A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a permit that authorizes suitable commercial services to park area visitors in limited circumstances.

Special Use Permits

A special-use permit is required for activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization, rather than the public at large, and that require some degree of management from the National Park Service in order to protect park resources and the public interest.

Special-use permits are required for events such as: weddings, ceremonies, First Amendment activities, festivals, concerts, cultural programs, sporting events, public spectator attractions, and any event involving an organized gathering of 20 or more people (including non-profit or charitable organizations). You may download an Application for Special Use Permit (67k PDF).

For information on sporting events, click on the following links, depending on the event:

Sporting Events - Bicycle & Running

Vehicle Testing

Death Valley National Park has issued special use permits to the automobile industry for a number of years to allow heat testing in its unique climate. For more information on obtaining a permit to test vehicles go to the vehicle testing page.

Filming Permits

Commercial filming or photography requires a filming permit. Permits are not required for visitors using cameras and/or recording devices for personal use, and they are not required for film or video news crews at breaking news events. The application for photography and filming is required to evaluate a permit request. Click here for the Application form.

The completed form should be mailed to the Special Park Uses Coordinator at the address shown on the application form. The Filming Guidelines (48k PDF) is designed to answer specific questions about the permit process, fees, bonds, insurance, and closures/restrictions.

For questions about commercial filming/photography permits or to email the Special Park Uses Coordinator click here.

Scientific Research Permit

To apply for a scientific research and collecting permit on the National Park Service's "Research Permit and Reporting System" website, go to http://science.nature.nps.gov/research. The RPRS website has information on the necessary procedures and requirements.

 

Did You Know?

The Mesquite Dunes in Death Valley National Park

Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth. In July 1913, five consecutive days of 129°F or above were recorded in Death Valley. On July 10, 1913 a reading of 134 degrees Fahrenheit was taken, the world record hottest air temperature. More...