• Death Valley from Aguereberry Point

    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 »

Photo Gallery

  • As salt crystals grow over time, slabs of the salt crust are uplifted and eroded.
    Badwater Basin
    5 Photos
  • Multi-colored claystones from the ancient ashfalls of the Artist's Drive Formation.
    Artist's Drive
    6 Photos
  • A morning view from Zabriskie Point out over the Golden Canyon Gower Gulch to Manly Beacon.
    Badlands
    5 Photos
  • Abundant winter rains caused a spectacular wildflower display in the spring of 2005.
    Wildflowers
    10 Photos
  • Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are located near Stovepipe Wells in central Death Valley.
    Sand Dunes
    8 Photos
  • The boardwalk at Salt Creek loops along the creek through low thickets of pickleweed and saltgrass.
    Salt Creek
    4 Photos
  • Looking south along the ridge of the Black Mountains at Dante's View.
    Dante's View
    8 Photos
  • Hikers wanting to explore the narrows of Fall Canyon must climb around the dry-fall.
    Canyons
    8 Photos

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...