Death Valley is a vast national park with over three million acres of designated Wilderness and hundreds of miles of backcountry roads. The park contains an amazing variety of terrain, historic sites, plants and animals for outdoor adventurers to explore.
It is your responsibility to leave no trace of your visit so everyone can enjoy Death Valley for generations to come.
Outdoor Activities
SightseeingMany of the most famous places in the park can be seen by car. Don't miss these "must see" points. 
HikingFrom deep canyons to salt flats, sand dunes, and desert peaks, Death Valley is a hiker's paradise. 
CampingDeath Valley has a variety of campgrounds from primitive to full hook-up. 
Backcountry RoadsDeath Valley has hundreds of miles of backcountry roads. From two-tracks to graded surfaces, there's something for all skill levels. 
BackpackingCross country adventures for a true wilderness experience. 
Road and Mountain BikingHundreds of miles of of dirt roads provide awesome mountain biking. Paved roads have narrow shoulders. Photo: Kurt Moses 
Night Sky ViewingHalf the park is after dark! Learn about Death Valley's night sky viewing opportunities. 
Star Wars Auto TourLearn about the different locations in the park where Star Wars was filmed and how to visit them. 
BirdingDeath Valley is one of the most impressive ornithological biomes in the National Park System |
Last updated: October 13, 2018