• Death Valley from Aguereberry Point

    Death Valley

    National Park CA,NV

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  • 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 »

Indoor Activities

Furnace Creek VC exhibits
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
The main park visitor center has exhibits, park film, a bookstore and Rangers are on hand to answer questions. Ranger Programs are presented during the main visitor season from November to April. Evening programs in the Furnace Creek Visitor Center auditorium cover a wide variety of subjects. Additional programs may be presented at other times, ask at the visitor center for more information. Visitor Center Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, year-round.
 
Great Hall of Scotty's Castle

Scotty's Castle & Visitor Center
Scotty's Castle is an elaborate, Spanish-style mansion built in the 1920s and '30s. Take a ranger-guided tour of the castle interior or the system of underground tunnels. Visit the museum and bookstore located in the Scotty's Castle Visitor Center. Snacks, sandwiches and drinks are available for sale at the visitor center. Hours: Winter 8:45 am to 4:45 pm; Summer 9:30 am to 4:15 pm.

 
Borax Museum
Borax Museum
A privately-owned museum located in the Furnace Creek Ranch. Exhibits include a mineral collection and the history of Borax in Death Valley. Behind the museum building is a assembly of mining and transportation equiment. Hours: call (760) 786-2345

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...