Death Valley National Park
State: California, Nevada
Size: 3,408,406 acres
Topography: Desert, Salt Flats, Mountain
Peak Season: Late Fall to Early Spring
Nearest Airport: Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) – 2 hrs
Nearest Town: Beatty, NV / Pahrump, NV
Top 5 Hikes
Golden Canyon to Gower Gulch Loop
Mosaic Canyon Trail
Dante’s View Trail
Badwater Basin Salt Flats
Telescope Peak Trail
Points of Interest
Badwater Basin: The lowest point in North America, where the desert stretches out with salt flats.
Zabriskie Point: A viewpoint offering dramatic views of the valley and its colorful, eroded landscape.
Dante’s View: A viewpoint high in the Black Mountains, offering sweeping views of the valley below.
Golden Canyon: A canyon with vibrant, golden-colored rocks, ideal for hiking and photography.
Recreational Opportunities
Scenic Driving – Explore Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette, and Dante’s View.
Hiking – Trails include Golden Canyon, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and Mosaic Canyon.
Stargazing – One of the best Dark Sky Parks in the U.S.
Wildflower Viewing – Seasonal superblooms after rare rains.
Off-Roading – Drive rugged backcountry roads like Racetrack Playa.
Camping
Furnace Creek Campground (frontcountry)
Texas Springs Campground (frontcountry)
Mesquite Spring Campground (frontcountry)
Backcountry camping (permit recommended)