National Park · California, United States
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is a national park in California, United States, covering 3,408,375 acres (1,379,322 ha), established in 1994; it recorded 1,320,134 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 3,408,375 acres (1,379,322 ha) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 1,320,134 |
| Highest point | Telescope Peak — 3,366 m (11,043 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36.2400° N, 116.8200° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is a national park of the United States that straddles the California–Nevada border, east of the Sierra Nevada. The park boundaries include Death Valley, the northern section of Panamint Valley, the southern section of Eureka Valley and most of Saline Valley. The park occupies an interface zone between the arid Great Basin and Mojave deserts, protecting the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and its diverse environment of salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys, canyons and mountains.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
October to April — cooler months; summers are extremely hot
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Beatty, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| Getting there | The closest rapid chargers are in Beatty, Nevada, 43 miles from Furnace Creek. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | The Inn at Death Valley and The Ranch at Death Valley inside the park |
Famous trails
- Golden Canyon Trail — 3.0 miles (4.8 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) · Las Vegas, United States · 93.7 miles away
- San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) · San Bernardino, United States · 149.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Death Valley National Park?
Death Valley National Park is in California, United States (36.2400° N, 116.8200° W).
When was Death Valley National Park established?
Death Valley National Park was established in 1994, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Death Valley National Park?
Death Valley National Park covers 3,408,375 acres (1,379,322 ha).
How many people visit Death Valley National Park each year?
It recorded 1,320,134 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Death Valley National Park?
The highest point is Telescope Peak, at 3,366 metres (11,043 ft).
When is the best time to visit Death Valley National Park?
October to April — cooler months; summers are extremely hot.
Does Death Valley National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Death Valley National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Death Valley National Park?
The nearest town is Beatty, Nevada. The nearest airport is Harry Reid International Airport. The closest rapid chargers are in Beatty, Nevada, 43 miles from Furnace Creek.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Valley_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/deva/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.