Death Valley National Park Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide
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Parks and Outdoors Destinations Near Death Valley National Park
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park,CA
(80 mi.) -
Weldon,CA
(86 mi.) -
Mojave National Preserve,CA
(130 mi.) -
Valley of Fire State Park,NV
(144 mi.) -
Yosemite National Park,CA
(163 mi.)
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Death Valley National Park, California (Jeremy Woodhouse/Photodisc/Getty)
Death Valley National Park Parks and Outdoors Travel Tips
- Death Valley National Park gives new meaning to the word extreme. From 282 feet below sea level, the nation's lowest point, the park tops out nearby at an astonishing 11,049 feet. The highest temperatures in the United States are regularly recorded here, as are winter snows and near-zero nighttime temperatures. See a map of Death Valley National Park.
- Since extreme summer temperatures make hiking difficult at lower elevations, smart hikers take to the hills. Try the high-elevation hike to Telescope Peak, which begins at 8,133 feet and crests at 11,049 feet. You'll navigate pinyon and limber pine forests, and ancient bristlecone pines near the summit.
- Centrally located in the park, Stovepipe Wells is the home to the most photographed sand dunes in the world, and is within hiking distance of Keane Wonder Mine and Mill. You'll also be a quick drive from two must-see ghost towns, Leadfield, California, and Rhyolite, Nevada. The nearby campground has 200 sites and is open from October to April.
- Two miles east of the Furnace Creek Inn is the start of the off-road driving route through Echo Canyon. Highlights along the ten-mile route include a colorful section of narrows, a natural arch called the Needle's Eye, and the still-standing structures of the Inyo Mine.
- Learn more about Death Valley National Park at our sister site GORP.com.
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park gives new meaning to the word extreme. Telescope Peak, the highest peak in the Park and in the Panamint Mountains, rises 11,049 feet above sea level and lies only 15 miles from the lowest point in the United States in the Badwater Basin salt pan, 282 feet below sea level. The highest temperatures in the United States are regularly recorded here, as are winter snows and near-zero nighttime temperatures.Read More
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Hotels
Inn at Furnace Creek - Hotel
P.O. Box 1
Death Valley92328
Distance: 14.7 mi.
(from destination center)
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Death Valley92328
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Mesquite Springs Campground - Hotel
North Death Valley Highway
Death Valley92328
Distance: 14.7 mi.
(from destination center)
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Death Valley92328
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Stovepipe Wells - Hotel
P.O. Box 559
Death Valley92328
Distance: 14.7 mi.
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Attractions
Mono Lake
13 miles east of Yosemite National Park
Highway 395
Lee Vining, California
Distance: 145.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: One of the oldest lakes in the western hemisphere, Mono Lake is hauntingly beautiful, reflecting... Read More
Highway 395
Lee Vining, California
Distance: 145.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: One of the oldest lakes in the western hemisphere, Mono Lake is hauntingly beautiful, reflecting... Read More
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Mist Falls
Sequia & Kings Canyons, California
Distance: 80.4 mi. (from destination center)
Distance: 80.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Eureka Dunes
Death Valley National Park
PO Box 579
Death Valley, California 92328
Distance: 14.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The Eureka Dunes are a feast for the eyes and ears—passing winds produce a low-pitched rumble... Read More
PO Box 579
Death Valley, California 92328
Distance: 14.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The Eureka Dunes are a feast for the eyes and ears—passing winds produce a low-pitched rumble... Read More
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Airports
Major Airports near Death Valley National Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Las Vegas McCarran International Airport | 112.8map | |
| Ontario International Airport | 170.5map | |
| Burbank Bob Hope Airport | 172.3map |
Other Smaller Airports near Death Valley National Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Inyokern Kern County Airport | 69.8map | |
| Bakersfield Meadows Field | 129.0map | |
| Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport | 140.0map |
Flight Deals to Death Valley National Park
| Originating | From |
|---|---|
| San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $74 |
| Oakland (OAK) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $98 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $106 |
| Portland, OR (PDX) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $154 |
| Denver (DEN) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $174 |
Death Valley National Park Parks and Outdoors Advice
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Top Ten National Park Historic Lodges
Where the accommodation is part of the park experience. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten Extreme Destinations
Some people push life to the limits, seeking out locations from the pages of Guinness World Records like they are a packing to-do list. These ten destinations represent the most extreme climates in the world and offer unparalleled stories once you land back on home turf. Away Top Ten -
Top Ten Long-Distance Hiking and Biking Trails
Load up your backpack for a day, weekend, week, or longer. On these lengthy hiking and biking trails, you can really go the distance. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten National Parks for Biking
Death Valley National Park. Gorp Top Ten -
January Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide
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Top Ten Unique National Park Lodges
Stovepipe Wells Village, Death Valley National Park, California. Gorp Top Ten -
February Active/Adventure Travel Guide
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Show Me the Parks
Leave Sin City for the jackpot of all adventure-filled road trips, rolling through Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon, Bryce, Zion, and Death Valley national parks. Gorp Travel -
Sky-high Intoxication
Take the annual celebrations to new heights. Away Travel -
Top Ten Deserts
North American Desert. Gorp Top Ten -
Blooms & Dunes
Springtime in Death Valley. Gorp Travel -
Top Ten Most-Isolated National Parks
Death Valley National Park, California. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten Active Spring Vacations
Las Vegas, Nevada. Gorp Top Ten -
The Why and Who of Loaded Bicycle Touring
Why Tour?. Gorp Travel -
Off the Road Again: America's Top 4x4 Destinations
California: Rubicon Trail and Death Valley National Park. Gorp Travel - + Show more Death Valley National Park Parks and Outdoors Advice
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