Learn About the Park

 
Night Exploration
A ranger silhouette stands in front of a milky way, starry backdrop.
Half the park is after dark! Learn about Death Valley's night sky viewing opportunities.
Kids & Youth
A young park ranger leans over an outreach table and points to a handout as a boy listens beside him
Spark curiosity with kid‑friendly trails, ranger programs, and hands‑on desert discoveries.
Wilderness
A barren desert stretches across layered ground toward a wall of jagged mountains.
Experience Death Valley, home to the largest protected wilderness in the lower 48, ready for your next adventure
Keep wheels on the roads!
A vast, pale, crusted flat fills most of the frame, etched with looping vehicle tracks.
Off‑road driving leaves scars that last decades. Protect the park: stay on roads.
Nature
A chuckwalla lays on a red rock. The lizard is very relaxed with their legs splayed out to the sides
From snow-covered peaks to beautiful sand dunes the driest, lowest, hottest spot in North America has so much to explore.
History & Culture
A black-and-white photograph depicts a small, rural railway station set against a barren hillside.
Explore a landscape shaped by people, resilience, and generations of desert tradition.
Management
Laws, Policies, and Planning
Learn about laws and management policies, information and public comment for projects in Death Valley.
Death Valley Natural History Association
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Support your park—DVNHA fuels research, education, and unforgettable visitor experiences.
News
Pile of broken pavement along the side of a road under a pink, yellow and blue sunset.
Get the latest on Death Valley National Park: road closures, events, science highlights, and more!

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 579
Death Valley, CA 92328

Phone:

760 786-3200

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