death valley national park summer · death valley visitor guide 1 welcome to your death valley...

8
Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature of 134° F (57°C) on July 10, 1913. Recently, 2017 and 2018 claimed the hottest average temperatures in Death Valley history! Exploring safely in the summer means being inside or going up in elevation. Whether checking out the visitor center exhibits or movie, auto touring with the A/C on, or getting to the higher elevations of the park, the summer is all about staying cool and safe. Death Valley National Park Summer Visitor Guide What’s Inside? What To See............................ 2 Safety & Rules ....................... 3 (Deutsch, Français, Italiano) Park Map .......................... 4 & 5 Support Your Park ................... 6 Night Sky & Hiking ................. 7 Visitor Services ....................... 8 Furnace Creek Visitor Center Get out of the heat and enjoy the A/C while you explore exhibits, watch the 20 minute park film, speak with park rangers, shop at the bookstore, or grab a snack. Become a Junior Ranger Stop by the Furnace Creek Visitor Center to get a junior ranger booklet. Complete the indoor activities and earn a junior ranger badge! Higher Elevations/ Mountains Explore the mountains of Death Valley — the Panamint Range can be accessed via a paved road and visitors will find much cooler temperatures. Enjoy an Auto Tour Sometimes the vast landscapes are best viewed from a distance, and in the summer, from the A/C! Explore Death Valley via paved roads in the summer to stay safe and enjoy the beauty. Places to see are listed on page 3 of this guide. Death Valley Invasive Burros Burros are an introduced species to Death Valley, whose numbers rise exponentially without management. They are invasive They are not naturally supposed to be here. The invasive burros you see today are the descendents of animals introduced into the environment by humans over the last 150 years. They destroy water sources for other animals They stomp around and make a mess of fragile spring habitats. They also don’t let other animals get near the springs. They over browse sensitive plant species, some of which only exist in these small habitats. Do not approach them or exit your vehicle It can be dangerous, as they can be mean and aggressive, especially when defending young. Watch for them near and in the roadways They stand in the roads and won’t budge. Proceed carefully around them without exiting your vehicle. Do not leave unsecured food in your campsite When camping at Wildrose Campground, Saline Valley Campground or some places in the backcountry, burros are present. They can destroy your tent or vehicle to access food and make a mess. Please do NOT feed them. Feral burro damage to a sensitive spring habitat. Water is rare in the desert and these spring sources are vital to native animals survival. (NPS/Sloan) Feral Burros in the road (NPS/Hoerner) Auto touring on Artists Drive (NPS/Hoerner) Planning a Summer Visit

Upload: others

Post on 26-Mar-2020

17 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

Death Valley Visitor Guide 1

Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer AdventureDeath Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature of 134° F (57°C) on July 10, 1913. Recently, 2017 and 2018 claimed the hottest average temperatures in Death Valley history! Exploring safely in the summer means being inside or going up in elevation. Whether checking out the visitor center exhibits or movie, auto touring with the A/C on, or getting to the higher elevations of the park, the summer is all about staying cool and safe.

Death Valley National Park SummerVisitor Guide

What’s Inside?

What To See ............................ 2

Safety & Rules ....................... 3

(Deutsch, Français, Italiano)

Park Map ..........................4 & 5

Support Your Park ................... 6

Night Sky & Hiking ................. 7

Visitor Services ....................... 8

Furnace Creek Visitor Center

Get out of the heat and enjoy the A/C while you explore exhibits, watch the 20 minute park film,

speak with park rangers, shop at the bookstore, or grab a snack.

Become a Junior RangerStop by the Furnace Creek

Visitor Center to get a junior ranger booklet. Complete the indoor

activities and earn a junior ranger badge!

Higher Elevations/Mountains

Explore the mountains of Death Valley — the Panamint Range can be accessed via a paved road and

visitors will find much cooler temperatures.

Enjoy an Auto TourSometimes the vast landscapes are best viewed from a distance, and in

the summer, from the A/C! Explore Death Valley via paved roads in the summer to stay safe

and enjoy the beauty. Places to see are listed on

page 3 of this guide.

Death Valley Invasive BurrosBurros are an introduced species to Death Valley, whose numbers rise exponentially without management.

They are invasiveThey are not naturally supposed to be here. The invasive burros you see today are the descendents of animals introduced into the environment by humans over the last 150 years.

They destroy water sources for other animalsThey stomp around and make a mess of fragile spring habitats. They also don’t let other animals get near the springs. They over browse sensitive plant species, some of which only exist in these small habitats.

Do not approach them or exit your vehicleIt can be dangerous, as they can be mean and aggressive, especially when defending young.

Watch for them near and in the roadwaysThey stand in the roads and won’t budge. Proceed carefully around them without exiting your vehicle.

Do not leave unsecured food in your campsiteWhen camping at Wildrose Campground, Saline Valley Campground or some places in the backcountry, burros are present. They can destroy your tent or vehicle to access food and make a mess. Please do NOT feed them.

Feral burro damage to a sensitive spring habitat. Water is rare in the desert and these

spring sources are vital to native animals survival.

(NPS/Sloan)Feral Burros in the road (NPS/Hoerner)

Auto touring on Artists Drive (NPS/Hoerner)

Planning a Summer Visit

Page 2: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

2 Death Valley Visitor Guide

Looking for the must-see spots? Check out the options below and the map on PAGE 4 for location information for these popular places

(Photos/NPS/Weston Kessler)

Things To See

1 - 2 Hours — The do-not-miss list for a visit to Death Valley!

Extra few hours — Stop at one of these unique spots!

Half Day Adventures — Add these longer adventures to see different parts of the park!

Scotty’s Cast le is CLOSED due to f lood damage — REOPENING 2020

Place Name Description Walking

Required?Travel from

Furnace Creek

Badwater Basin

The lowest point in North America, at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level, a surreal

landscape of vast salt flats. • Sunset spot

You can see the salt flat from your vehicle.

A short walk takes you onto the salt flats.

17 mi (27 km) south on Badwater Road

30 minutes one way

Artists Drive

A scenic loop drive through multi-hued hills. The 9 mile (14.5 km) drive is one-way; open to vehicles less than

25 ft (7.6 m) in total length. • Sunset spot

Enjoy the views from your vehicle. A short stop at Artists Palette requires exiting your

vehicle.

Entrance to the one way road is

8.5 mi (13.7 km) south on Badwater Road

15 minutes one way to entrance

Zabriskie Point

Golden colored badlands and a spectacular spot for

sunrise. • Sunset & Sunrise spot

A 1/4 mi (400 m) distance, 60 ft (18 m) elevation gain walk

up a paved path to the viewpoint from the

parking area.

4.8 mi (7.7 km) east on Highway 190

15 minutes one way

Place Name Description Walking

Required?Travel from

Furnace Creek

Ubehebe Crater

Hundreds of years ago, a massive volcanic explosion caused by magma mixing

with an underground spring left a 600 ft (183 m)

deep crater.

The view is a short 100 ft (30 m) walk from your vehicle.

17.1 mi (27.5 km) west on Highway 190;

33.4 mi (53.8 km) on North Highway to

Ubehebe Crater Road1.5 hours one way

Charcoal Kilns

These ten beehive-shaped structures are among the

best preserved in the west. Built in 1876 to provide fuel

to process silver/lead ore.

The kilns can be viewed from your

vehicle.

33.6 mi (54 km) west on Highway 190;

28.2 mi (45.4 km) on Emigrant Canyon Road

2 mi (3 km) are gravel

1.5 hours one way

Father Crowley

Vista Point

A landscape of dark lava flows and volcanic cinders gives way to colorful layers

of Rainbow Canyon. Possible viewing of military

training flights.

A view into Rainbow Canyon is a short walk from your

vehicle.

62.8 mi (101 km) west on Highway 190

1.5 hours one way

Place Name Description Walking

Required?Travel from

Furnace Creek

Mesquite Flat Sand

Dunes

Tawny dunes smoothly rise nearly 100 ft (30 m) from

Mesquite Flat. • Sunset & Sunrise spot

The dunes can be viewed from your vehicle.

22.4 mi (36 km) west on Highway 190

30 minutes one way

Dantes View

Breathtaking viewpoint over 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above

Death Valley. It was updated in spring 2018 — check out

the new exhibits! • Sunset spot

No walking required. ADA accessible

viewing platform.

12 mi (19 km) east on Highway 190; 13.2 mi

(21 km) on Dantes View Road

1 hour one way

Keane Wonder

Mine

Historic gold mine with an intact aerial tramway. Please do not climb on

structures or enter mines. Road can be very rough and

requires 4x4.

A 1/4 mi (400 m) distance, 85 ft (25 m) elevation gain walk

from the parking area to the lowest tram

terminal.

10.6 mi (17 km) west on Highway 190;

5.6 mi (9 km) on Beatty Cutoff Road to the

unpaved, rough road

35 minutes one way

Page 3: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

Death Valley Visitor Guide 3

Safety & Park RulesENGLISH

Safety y Water: Drink at least one gallon (4

liters) of water per day. Carry plenty of extra drinking water in your car.

y Heat and dehydration: If you feel dizzy, nauseous or have a headache, get out of the sun immediately and drink plenty of water. Dampen your clothing to lower body temperature. Heat and dehydration can kill.

y Summer driving: Stay on paved roads in the summer. If your car breaks down, stay with it until help comes. Be prepared; carry plenty of extra water.

y Stay alert and slow down: The most common cause of death in the park is single car vehicle accidents. A moment of inattention can send you, your car, and your loved ones flipping into the rocky desert.

y Do not rely on technology! Your cell phone will not work in most of the park. GPS devices frequently tell Death Valley visitors to turn off well-traveled roads, and take “shortcuts” over the desert and into canyons. Common sense and good judgment are far more reliable.

y Hiking: DO NOT hike in the low elevations when temperatures are hot. The mountains are cooler in summer.

y Flash floods: Avoid canyons during rain storms and be prepared to move to higher ground. While driving, be alert for water running in washes and across road dips.

y Dangerous animals: Never place your hands or feet where you cannot see. Rattlesnakes, scorpions or black widow spiders may be sheltered there.

y Do not enter mine tunnels or shafts. Mines may be unstable, have hidden shafts, pockets of bad air and poisonous gas.

Rules y Entrance fees apply to all

visitors! Please see page 4 for the exact amount you should pay.

y Pets and bicycles are not allowed on trails or in wilderness which covers over 90% of the park.

y Do not feed birds or animals. This is for your safety and the health of wildlife. Plus, it is against the law!

y Driving off roads is prohibited. Stay on established roads.

y Do not take anything! Leave rocks, plants and historic objects where you find them for everyone to enjoy.

DEUTSCH

Sicherheit y Wasser: Trinken Sie mindestens vier

Liter Wasser pro Tag. Führen Sie immer noch zusätzliches Trinkwasser im Auto mit sich.

y Hitze & Flüssigkeitsverlust: Wenn Sie sich schwindelig fühlen, Ihnen übel ist oder Sie Kopfschmerzen bekommen, gehen Sie sofort aus der Sonne und trinken Sie reichlich Wasser. Feuchten Sie Ihre Kleidung an, um Ihre Körper-temperatur zu senken. Hitze und Flüs-sigkeitsverlust können tödlich sein.

y Fahren im Sommer: Bleiben Sie auf befestigten Straßen. Wenn Ihr Auto liegenbleibt, bleiben Sie vor Ort und warten Sie, bis Hilfe kommt. Seien Sie vorbereitet: nehmen Sie immer reichlich Wasser in Ihrem Auto mit.

y Bleiben Sie wachsam und fahren Sie langsam: Die hauptsächliche Todesursache im Death Valley ist ein einfacher Autounfall. Ein Moment der Unachtsamkeit kann Sie, Ihr Auto und Ihre Lieben dazu verdammen, in der steinigen Wüste zu enden.

y Verlassen Sie sich nicht auf die Technik! Ihr Handy wird im größten Teil des Parks nicht funktionieren. GPS Geräte weisen Besucher des Death Valleys häufig an, die viel befahrenen Straßen zu verlassen und “Abkürzun-gen” durch die Wüste und die Canyons zu nehmen. Gesunder Menschenver-stand, eine Karte des Death Valley und ein gutes Urteilungsvermögen sind sehr viel sicherer.

y Wandern: Wandern Sie im Sommer NICHT in den tieferen Lagen. Die Berge, welche das Death Valley umgeben, sind kühler und dort gibt es viele Wege.

y Sturzfluten: Meiden Sie die Canyons während eines Sturms mit Regen und bereiten Sie sich darauf vor, jederzeit einen höher gelegenen Ort aufsuchen zu können. Achten Sie während der Fahrt auf Wasser, das in Pfützen und

Schlaglöcher läuft.

y Gefährliche Tiere: Setzen Sie nie eine Hand oder einen Fuß an eine Stelle, die Sie vorher nicht sehen konnt-en. Klapperschlangen, Skorpione oder Schwarze Witwen (Spinnen) könnten dort Unterschlupf gefunden haben.

y Betreten Sie keine Minentunnel oder Schächte. Minen können instabil sein, versteckte Schächte haben und Einschlüssen von schlechter Luft oder giftigem Gas enthalten.

Regeln y Eintrittsgebühren müssen von al-

len Besuchern gezahlt werden! Bitte informieren Sie sich auf Seite 4 über die genaue Höhe der Gebühren.

y Hunde und Fahrräder sind nicht erlaubt auf Pfaden oder in der wildnis, die 90% des Parks umfasst.

y Füttern Sie keine Vögel oder wilden Tiere. Dies dient Ihrer Si-cherheit und der Gesundheit unserer Tierwelt.

y Fahren abseits der Straßen ist verboten. Bleiben Sie auf den aus-gewiesenen Straßen.

y Nehmen Sie nichts mit! Lassen Sie Steine, Pflanzen oder historische Objekte dort, wo Sie sie finden, damit jeder sich an Ihnen erfreuen kann.

FRANÇAIS

Sécurité y Boire de l’eau: Buvez du moins

un gallon (4 litres) d’eau par jour. Apportez beaucoup d’eau potable supplémentaire dans votre voiture.

y La chaleur et la déshydratation: Si vous ressentez des étourdissements, des nausées, ou des maux de tête, mettez-vous à l’abri du soleil et buvez beaucoup d’eau. Humectez des vêtements afin de baisser votre température corporelle. La chaleur et la déshydratation peuvent vous tuer.

y La conduite en été: Restez sur les routes pavées. Si votre voiture tombe en panne, restez là jusqu’à ce que les secours arrivent. Soyez prêt; apportez beaucoup d’eau supplémentaire.

y Rester vigilant et freiner la voiture: La principale cause de décès à Death Valley est un accident impliquantun seul véhicule. Un moment d’inattention peut faire se retourner votre voiture, lançant vous-même et vos proches dans le désert rocailleux.

y Ne pas dépendre de la technologie! Votre téléphone cellulaire ne marchera pas dans quasiment tout le parc. Les dispositifs GPS indiquent aux visiteurs de quitter les grands chemins et de prendre des «raccourcis» à travers le désert et dans les canyons. Le bon sens, une carte de Death Valley, et un jugement éclairé sont beaucoup plus fiables.

y La randonnée: NE faites PAS de la randonnée dans les zones à basse altitude en été. Les montagnes qui entourent Death Valley sont plus fraîches et il y a beaucoup de sentiers.

y Les inondations soudaines: Evitez les canyons pendant les orages et soyez prêt à vous déplacer en terrain plus élevé. En conduisant, soyez attentif aux puissants débits d’eau et aux eaux dans les creux de la route.

y Les animaux dangereux: Ne placez jamais vos mains ou vos pieds là où vous ne pouvez pas d’abord voir. Des crotales, des scorpions, ou des veuves noires peuvent s’y cacher.

y Ne pas entrer dans les tunnels ou les puits de mine. Les mines peuvent être instables, avoir des puits cachés, ou des poches d’air de mauvaise qualité et de gaz toxique.

Règles y Les droits d’entrée s’appliquent à

tous les visiteurs! Veuillez consulter la page 4 pour le montant exact que vous devez payer.

y Les chiens et les vélos sont interdits sur les sentiers ou aux milieux sauvages, ce qui couvre plus de 90 pour cent du parc.

y Ne pas alimenter les oiseaux ou les animaux sauvages. C’est pour s’assurer votre sécurité aussi bien que la santé de notre faune et flore.

y La conduite hors route est interdite. Restez sur les routes établies.

y Ne rien prendre! Laissez les pierres, les plantes, et les objets historiques là où vous les trouvez pour que tout le monde puisse en profiter.

ITALIANO

Sicurezza y Acqua: Bevete almeno un gallone (4

litri) d’acqua ogni giorno. Portate più acqua nella vostra macchina in modo da averne abbastanza se finite l’acqua che portate con voi.

y Caldo e Disidatrazione: Se avete la testa che gira, la nausea o mal di testa, trovate subito dell’ombra o un posto dove non c’è il sole e bevete molta acqua. Inumidite i vestiti per abbassare la temperatura del corpo. Il caldo e la disidratazione possono uccidervi.

y Guidare durante l’estate: Rimanete sulle strade asfaltate. Se la vostra macchina si guasta, rimanete con la macchina finché arrivano i soccorsi. Siate preparati; portate tanta acqua.

y State in allerta e rallentate: La causa di morte più comune nella Death Valley è un incidente di una sola macchina. Un momento di disattenzione può ribaltare la vostra macchina nel deserto roccioso, con voi e i vostri cari dentro.

y Non fate troppo affidamento sulla tecnologia! Il vostro cellulare non funziona nella maggior parte del parco. I GPS dicono spesso ai visitatori del parco di prendere una “scorciatoia” attraverso il deserto e nei canyon, lontano dalle strade molto trafficate. Il buon senso, una mappa della Death Valley e decisioni assennate sono più affidabili della tecnologia.

y Escursionismo: Non fate escursionismo a basse altitudini durante l’estate. Le montagne intorno alla Death Valley sono più fredde e ci sono molti sentieri.

y Allagamenti: Evitate i canyon durante i temporali e siate preparati a muovervi verso un punto più elevato. Mentre guidate, state attenti all’acqua che corre attraverso la strada.

y Animali Pericolosi: Non mettere mai le mani o i piedi dove non potete vedere. Crotali, scorpioni, o vedove

nere potrebbero esservi nascosti.

y Non entrare nei tunnel delle miniere o nei pozzi. Le miniere potrebbero essere instabili, avere pozzi nascosti e sacche di aria o gas tossici.

Regole y Le tasse di entrata si applicano

a tutti i visitatori! Per favore, controllate a pagina 4 per il costo esatto che dovreste pagare.

y Cani e Biciclette non sono permessi sui sentieri o nell’area selvatica che copre 90% del parco.

y Non dar da mangiare agli uccelli o agli animali selvatici. Questa regola è per la vostra protezione e la salute della nostra fauna.

y È vietato guidare fuori dalle strade. Rimanete sulle strade segnalate.

y Non portate via niente! Lasciate i sassi, le piante, e gli oggetti storici dove li avete trovati in modo che tutti possano goderne.

Page 4: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

4 Death Valley Visitor Guide

33m

i53

km

10m

i16

km

29m

i46

km

23m

i37

km

19m

i30

km

12m

i19

km 6mi

9km

11m

i17

km

40m

i64

km

27m

i43

km

25m

i41

km

3mi

5km

10m

i16

km

13m

i21

km

20m

i32

km

4mi

6km

6mi

9km

24m

i39

km

18m

i29

km

28m

i45

km

9m

i14

km

8mi

13km

7mi

11k

m

7mi

11km

18m

i29

km

15m

i24

km 31m

i50

km

25m

i40

km13

mi

21km

42m

i68

km

21m

i34

km

20m

i32

km

7mi

11km

33m

i53

km

18m

i29

km

15m

i24

km

21m

i40

km

16m

i26

km

45m

i72

km

26m

i42

km

35m

i56

km

Devi

ls H

ole

Deat

h Va

lley

Nat

iona

l Par

k

168

266

266

95

267

95

190

136

395

395

190

BR 395

395

178

178

178

14

127

190

127

373

190

178

374

Death Valley

Wash

Cottonwood

Creek

Salt

Creek

Amargosa

River

Furnace

Creek

Wash

Win

gate

Amargosa

Amargosa

Rive

r

River

Wash

Deep

Spr

ings

Lake

Wym

an

Cotto

nwoo

d

Cree

k

Cree

k

Willow

Palm

etto

Cree

k

Was

h

OW

ENS

LA

KE(d

ry)

Sout

hHa

iwee

Rese

rvoi

r

Nor

thHa

iwee

Rese

rvoi

r

Lost

Lak

e

Ow

l L

ake

SEA

RLE

S L

AK

E

LOS ANGELES AQUEDUCT

LOS ANGELES AQUEDUCT

To M

anza

nar

Nat

iona

l His

toric

Site

Vehi

cles

long

er th

an 2

5 fe

et (7

.7 m

eter

s) n

ot a

llow

ed.

Vehi

cles

long

erth

an 2

5 fe

et(7

.7 m

eter

s)no

t allo

wed

.

Vehi

cles

long

erth

an 2

5 fe

et(7

.7 m

eter

s)no

t allo

wed

.

Deep

sand

In w

inte

r car

rych

ains

. Roa

dm

ay b

e cl

osed

.

In w

inte

r car

rych

ains

. Roa

dm

ay b

e cl

osed

.

In w

inte

r car

rych

ains

. Roa

dm

ay b

e cl

osed

.

Deep

san

d

Road

con

ditio

nsre

quire

exp

erie

nced

four

-whe

el d

river

s.

Road

con

ditio

nsre

quire

exp

erie

nced

four

-whe

el d

river

s.

Road

con

ditio

nsre

quire

exp

erie

nced

four

-whe

el d

river

s.

Shar

p ro

ck;

requ

ires

heav

y-du

ty ti

res.

ASH

MEA

DOW

SN

ATIO

NAL

WIL

DLIF

ERE

FUG

E

Pana

min

tDu

nes

Salin

eVa

lley

Dune

s

Eure

kaDu

nes

Sand

Dune

s

Ibex

Dune

s

Big

Dune

NEVADA

CALIFORN

IA

INYO

NAT

ION

AL

FORE

ST

NEL

LIS

AIR

FO

RC

E

BO

MB

ING

AN

D

GU

NN

ERY

RA

NG

E

NA

VA

L A

IR W

EAPO

NS

STA

TIO

NC

HIN

A L

AK

E

FOR

T IR

WIN

MIL

ITA

RY

RES

ERV

ATI

ON

Joshua Flats

Jackass Flats

Cowhorn Valley

Sand Flat

Ulid

aFl

at

Harr

isbu

rgFl

ats

MA

RBLE

CUCO

MUN

GO

LA

ST

CANYON

CANYO

N

CHANCE CANYON

DEEP

VALLEY

SPRINGS

FISH

VALLEY

LAKE

SYLV

ANIA

MO

UN

TAIN

S

TULE

CANYON

PALM

ETTO

MOUNTA

INS

MT

JACK

SON

RID

GE

BU

LL

FR

OG

BARE

MOUNTAIN

OASIS

VALLE

Y

HIL

LS

SHOS

HONE

MOU

NTAI

N

JACK

ASS

F

LATS

CALI

CO H

ILLS

BIGHORN

DRY BONE

MARBLE

CANYON

RACETRACK

HIDDEN

VALLEY

CANY

ON

CANYON

GORGE

RED

WAL

L

TITU

S

CA

NYON

FALL

CAN

YON

PHINNEY

CANY

ON

VALLEY

CACTUS FLAT

DARWIN

LOWER CENTEN

NIAL FLA

T

HILLS

RAIN

BOW

CA

NYON

COTTON

WOOD

LEM

OIGN

E

CANY

ON

JAYHAWKER

CANYO

N

CANYON

CAN

YON

N

EMO

CAN

YON

DE

ATH

VALL

EY CA

NYO

N

HANA

UPAH

CANYO

N

TRAI

L

WILD

ROSE

MU

STAR

DCA

NYO

N

ECHO

CAN

YON

VALL

EY

CONFID

ENCE

HILL

S

SURP

RISE

CA

NYO

N

CAN

YON

CAN

YON

CANYON

CANY

ON

JOH

NSO

N

WAR

M

ANVIL

GALE

NA

CA

NYO

N

SPRI

NG

GO

LER

SPRI

NG

VALLEY

BUTTE

PLEA

SAN

T CA

NYO

N

ROSE VALLEY

FREE

MAN

CANYON

CANYON

MUD CANYON

TITANOTHERE CANYON

HAN

GIN

G

ROCK

CANYON

QU

AI L

MO

UN

TA

I NS

SEARLES VALLEY

GO

LD

L A S T C H A N C E R A N G E

E U R E K A S A L I NE

SL

AT

E

V A L L E Y

LIDA

RI

DG

E

VALL

EY

S AR

CO

BA

T US F L A

T

BONNIE CLAIRE FLAT

AM

AR

GO

SA

DE

SE

RT

FU

NE

RA

L

MO

UN

TA

IN

S

Y U C C A M O U N T A I N

C O T T ON W O O D M O U N T A I N S

MESQUITE

A

M

A

R

G

O

SA

PA N A M I N T

FLAT

GR

AP

EV

I

NE

MO

UN

TA

IN

S

DE

AT

H

S A L I N E

VA

LL

EY

NEL

SON

RAN

GE

O W E N S

R A N G E

I N Y O MO

UN

TA

IN

S

V A L L E Y

P A N A MI N T V

AL L

EY

TU

CK

I M

OU

NT

AIN

V A L L E Y

R A N G E

G R E E N W

A T E R

G R E E N W A T E R

M O

U N T

A I

N S

B L

A

C K

OW

LS

HE

AD

M

OU

NT A I N S

R A N G E

V A

L L

E Y

RA

NG

E

S L A T E R A N G E

S I E R R A N E V A D A

FLAT

LEE

Dry

Mou

ntai

n86

74ft

2644

m

Ube

hebe

Pea

k56

78ft

1731

m

Cerr

o G

ordo

Pea

k91

84ft

2799

m

Wau

coba

Mou

ntai

n11

123f

t33

90m M

ount

Inyo

1110

7ft

3385

m

Hunt

erM

ount

ain

7454

ft22

72m

Tow

ne P

ass

4956

ft15

11m

Lake

Hill

2030

ft61

9m

Emig

rant

Pas

s53

18ft

1621

m

Wild

rose

Pea

k90

64ft

2763

m

Roge

rs P

eak

Benn

ett

Peak

Port

er P

eak

Men

gel P

ass

Nee

dle

Peak

Suga

rloaf

Peak

Sent

inel

Pea

k96

36ft

2937

m

The

Gra

ndst

and

Pana

min

tBu

tte

6732

ft20

52m

Pint

o Pe

ak

Tin

Mou

ntai

n89

53ft

2729

m

Whi

te T

opM

ount

ain

Gra

pevi

ne P

eak

8738

ft26

63m

Bust

edBu

tte

Blac

kCo

ne

Ston

ewal

l Mou

ntai

n88

75ft

2705

m

Mou

nt P

alm

er79

79ft

2432

m

Dayl

ight

Pas

s43

16ft

1316

m

Win

ters

Pea

k50

33ft

1534

m

Pyra

mid

Pea

k67

03ft

2043

m

Smith

Mou

ntai

n59

12ft

1802

m

Mor

mon

Poi

nt

Man

ly P

eak

7196

ft21

93m

Brow

n M

ount

ain

5125

ft15

62m

Strip

ed B

utte

Brow

n Pe

ak49

47ft

1508

mDe

adm

anPa

ss32

63ft

994m

Sals

berr

y Pa

ss33

15ft

1010

m

Jubi

lee

Pass

1290

ft39

0m

Jubi

lee

Mou

ntai

n

Ibex

Pas

s

Win

gate

Pas

s

Sout

h Pa

ss

Stra

w P

eak

Shor

elin

e Bu

tte

Eagl

e M

ount

ain

3806

ft11

60m

Fune

ral P

eak

6384

ft19

45m

3040

ft92

7m

Nev

ares

Peak

Schw

aub

Peak

Indi

anPa

ss

Kit F

oxHi

lls

Deat

h Va

lley

Butt

es

Hole

inth

e W

all

Wah

guyh

e Pe

ak

Chlo

ride

Cliff

Cork

scre

w P

eak

Red

Pass

Thim

ble

Peak

Last

Cha

nce

Mou

ntai

n84

56ft

2577

m

Stee

l Pas

s

Mag

rude

r Mou

ntai

n90

46ft

2757

m

Mou

ntDu

nfee

Gol

d M

ount

ain

Palm

etto

Mou

ntai

n89

60ft

2731

m

Mou

nt Ja

ckso

n64

11ft

1954

m

Choc

olat

eM

ount

ain

7703

ft23

48m

Ow

ens

Peak

Tele

scop

e Pe

ak11

049f

t33

68m

3000

ft91

4m

Mes

quite

Spr

ing

Gra

pevi

ne

Ube

hebe

Crat

er

Scot

tys

Junc

tion

Lida

Junc

tion

Info

rmat

ion

Info

rmat

ion Sa

lt Cr

eek

Inte

rpre

tive

Trai

l

Hist

oric

Stov

epip

e W

ell

Rhyo

lite

(gho

st to

wn)

Emig

rant

Stov

epip

e W

ells

Villa

geSt

ovep

ipe

Wel

lsVi

llage

Stov

epip

e W

ells

Villa

ge

Info

rmat

ion

Emigrant

West Side

Road

Ague

rebe

rry

Poin

tDa

y us

e on

ly64

33ft

1961

m

Skid

oo(to

wns

ite)

Day

use

only Eu

reka

Min

e

Balla

rat

(gho

st to

wn)

Pana

min

t City

(gho

st to

wn)

Fath

er C

row

ley

Vist

a Po

int

Darw

inFa

lls

Wild

rose

Harm

ony

Bora

x W

orks

SEE

DETA

ILM

APBE

LOW

Gol

den

Cany

onRe

fuge

Head

quar

ters

Zabr

iski

e Po

int

20 M

ule

Team

Can

yon

Artis

tsPa

lett

e

Badw

ater

Ashf

ord

Mill

(ruin

s)

Sara

toga

Sprin

g

Eagl

e Bo

rax

Wor

ks(ru

ins)

Thor

ndik

eM

ahog

any

Flat

Char

coal

Kiln

s

Teak

ettle

Junc

tion

Cran

ksha

ftJu

nctio

n

The

Race

trac

k

Two-

way

to

mou

th o

f Titu

sCa

nyon

.

ToLa

s Ve

gas

To T

onop

ah a

nd R

eno

Dant

esVi

ew54

75ft

1669

m

Trai

ler

park

ing

Nat

ural

Brid

ge

Devi

lsG

olf C

ours

e

Badw

ater

Bas

inLo

wes

t ele

vatio

n in

Nor

th A

mer

ica,

282

ft (8

6m)

belo

w s

ea le

vel

Hells

Gat

e

Beat

ty

Darw

in

Shos

hone

To P

ahru

mp

and

Las

Vega

s

ToTe

copa

and

Las

Vega

s

Tron

a

Lone

Pin

e

Deat

h Va

lley

Junc

tion

Amar

gosa

Ope

ra H

ouse

To P

ahru

mp

and

Las

Vega

s

Lath

rop

Wel

ls

Amar

gosa

Val

ley

Beatty

Panamint Valley

Road

Road

Canyon

Cutoff

one

way

one w

ay

one w

ay

Artis

ts

Harry

Wad

e Ro

ad

ToBa

ker

Gol

d Po

int

Min

e

To Big

Pine

To Lake

Isab

ella

To Big

Pine

ToDy

er

RIDG

ECRE

ST

Big

Pine

Road

Racetrack Road

Big Pine

Road

Keel

er

Lida

East

ern

Sier

raIn

tera

genc

yVi

sito

r Cen

ter

To Los A

ngel

es

To San

Bern

ardi

no

Stat

e Lin

e Ro

ad

8133

ft24

79m

Scotty’s Castle Road

Dayl

ight

Pass

Road

Badwater Road

Mes

quite

Fla

tSa

nd D

unes

Drive

Kean

e W

onde

rM

ill a

nd M

ine

Four

-whe

el-d

rive

road

Hig

h cl

eara

nce

reco

mm

ende

d

Tim

bish

a Sh

osho

netr

ust l

ands

Are

a be

low

sea

leve

l

Salt

Unp

aved

road

Pave

d ro

ad

Hik

ing

trai

lCa

mpg

roun

d

Rang

er s

tatio

n

Airs

trip

Stor

e

Tele

phon

e

Sani

tary

dis

posa

l sta

tion

Picn

ic a

rea

Whe

elch

air-

acce

ssib

le

Gas

sta

tion

Food

ser

vice

Lodg

ing

0 010

Mile

s1

10 K

ilom

eter

s1

Vehi

cles

, inc

ludi

ng b

icyc

les,

mus

t sta

y on

road

s.

Nor

th

Ent

ranc

e Fe

esPa

y th

e pa

rk e

ntra

nce

fee

at th

e Fu

rnac

e Cr

eek

Visi

tor C

ente

r, St

ovep

ipe

Wel

ls R

ange

r Sta

tion,

or a

t on

e of

the

fee

mac

hine

s pl

aced

thro

ugho

ut th

e pa

rk.

Sing

le V

isit

Pass

(val

id u

p to

7 d

ays)

Vehi

cle

& p

asse

nger

s....

......

......

......

.....

$30

Mot

orcy

cle

......

......

......

......

......

......

......

. $25

Indi

vidu

al o

n bi

cycl

e / f

oot

......

......

.....

$15

Annu

al P

ass

Deat

h Va

lley

Annu

al P

ass.

......

......

......

..$5

5In

tera

genc

y An

nual

Pas

s....

......

......

......

$80

Inte

rage

ncy

Annu

al S

enio

r Pas

s ...

......

.. $2

0In

tera

genc

y M

ilita

ry P

ass.

......

......

......

..$f

ree

(for a

ctiv

e du

ty m

ilita

ry &

dep

ende

nts)

Life

time

Pass

Inte

rage

ncy

Seni

or P

ass.

......

......

......

....$

80(fo

r U.S

. citi

zens

62+

)

Inte

rage

ncy

Acce

ss P

ass.

......

......

......

....$

free

(for U

.S. c

itize

ns w

ith d

isab

ility

)

Oth

er P

asse

s ho

nore

dG

olde

n Ag

e &

Gol

den

Acce

ssCo

mm

erci

al To

ur G

roup

sFe

e de

term

ined

by

perm

ittin

g di

visi

on

190

Furn

ace

Cree

kVi

sito

r Cen

ter

Ranc

h at

Dea

th V

alle

yBo

rax

Mus

eum

Inn

at

Deat

h Va

lley

Texa

sSp

rings

Suns

et

Tim

bish

a Sh

osho

neVi

llage

(priv

ate)

ToAr

tists

Driv

ean

d Ba

dwat

er

ToDe

ath

Valle

yJu

nctio

n

To Stov

epip

e W

ells

Furn

ace

Cree

k

0.5

Kilo

met

er0 0

0.5

Mile

Furn

ace

Cree

k

Scott

y’s Cas

tle

and R

oad C

LOSE

D

Scott

y’s Cas

tle

and R

oad C

LOSE

D

Trip

pla

nnin

g P

g. 2

# a

Road

may

be

clo

sed

due

to s

now

.

Roug

h, n

arro

w, w

indi

ngro

ad. V

ehic

les

long

erth

an 2

5 fe

et(7

.7 m

eter

s)no

t allo

wed

.

Drin

king

wat

er

Rest

room

Ola

ncha

Hom

esta

keDr

y Ca

mp

War

m S

prin

gs

Pana

min

t Spr

ings

Mos

aic

Cany

on

Furn

ace

Cree

k

Page 5: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

Death Valley Visitor Guide 5

33m

i53

km

10m

i16

km

29m

i46

km

23m

i37

km

19m

i30

km

12m

i19

km 6mi

9km

11m

i17

km

40m

i64

km

27m

i43

km

25m

i41

km

3mi

5km

10m

i16

km

13m

i21

km

20m

i32

km

4mi

6km

6mi

9km

24m

i39

km

18m

i29

km

28m

i45

km

9m

i14

km

8mi

13km

7mi

11k

m

7mi

11km

18m

i29

km

15m

i24

km 31m

i50

km

25m

i40

km13

mi

21km

42m

i68

km

21m

i34

km

20m

i32

km

7mi

11km

33m

i53

km

18m

i29

km

15m

i24

km

21m

i40

km

16m

i26

km

45m

i72

km

26m

i42

km

35m

i56

km

Devi

ls H

ole

Deat

h Va

lley

Nat

iona

l Par

k

168

266

266

95

267

95

190

136

395

395

190

BR 395

395

178

178

178

14

127

190

127

373

190

178

374

Death Valley

Wash

Cottonwood

Creek

Salt

Creek

Amargosa

River

Furnace

Creek

Wash

Win

gate

Amargosa

Amargosa

Rive

r

River

Wash

Deep

Spr

ings

Lake

Wym

an

Cotto

nwoo

d

Cree

k

Cree

k

Willow

Palm

etto

Cree

k

Was

h

OW

ENS

LA

KE(d

ry)

Sout

hHa

iwee

Rese

rvoi

r

Nor

thHa

iwee

Rese

rvoi

r

Lost

Lak

e

Ow

l L

ake

SEA

RLE

S L

AK

E

LOS ANGELES AQUEDUCT

LOS ANGELES AQUEDUCT

To M

anza

nar

Nat

iona

l His

toric

Site

Vehi

cles

long

er th

an 2

5 fe

et (7

.7 m

eter

s) n

ot a

llow

ed.

Vehi

cles

long

erth

an 2

5 fe

et(7

.7 m

eter

s)no

t allo

wed

.

Vehi

cles

long

erth

an 2

5 fe

et(7

.7 m

eter

s)no

t allo

wed

.

Deep

sand

In w

inte

r car

rych

ains

. Roa

dm

ay b

e cl

osed

.

In w

inte

r car

rych

ains

. Roa

dm

ay b

e cl

osed

.

In w

inte

r car

rych

ains

. Roa

dm

ay b

e cl

osed

.

Deep

san

d

Road

con

ditio

nsre

quire

exp

erie

nced

four

-whe

el d

river

s.

Road

con

ditio

nsre

quire

exp

erie

nced

four

-whe

el d

river

s.

Road

con

ditio

nsre

quire

exp

erie

nced

four

-whe

el d

river

s.

Shar

p ro

ck;

requ

ires

heav

y-du

ty ti

res.

ASH

MEA

DOW

SN

ATIO

NAL

WIL

DLIF

ERE

FUG

E

Pana

min

tDu

nes

Salin

eVa

lley

Dune

s

Eure

kaDu

nes

Sand

Dune

s

Ibex

Dune

s

Big

Dune

NEVADA

CALIFORN

IA

INYO

NAT

ION

AL

FORE

ST

NEL

LIS

AIR

FO

RC

E

BO

MB

ING

AN

D

GU

NN

ERY

RA

NG

E

NA

VA

L A

IR W

EAPO

NS

STA

TIO

NC

HIN

A L

AK

E

FOR

T IR

WIN

MIL

ITA

RY

RES

ERV

ATI

ON

Joshua Flats

Jackass Flats

Cowhorn Valley

Sand Flat

Ulid

aFl

at

Harr

isbu

rgFl

ats

MA

RBLE

CUCO

MUN

GO

LA

ST

CANYON

CANYO

N

CHANCE CANYON

DEEP

VALLEY

SPRINGS

FISH

VALLEY

LAKE

SYLV

ANIA

MO

UN

TAIN

S

TULE

CANYON

PALM

ETTO

MOUNTA

INS

MT

JACK

SON

RID

GE

BU

LL

FR

OG

BARE

MOUNTAIN

OASIS

VALLE

Y

HIL

LS

SHOS

HONE

MOU

NTAI

N

JACK

ASS

F

LATS

CALI

CO H

ILLS

BIGHORN

DRY BONE

MARBLE

CANYON

RACETRACK

HIDDEN

VALLEY

CANY

ON

CANYON

GORGE

RED

WAL

L

TITU

S

CA

NYON

FALL

CAN

YON

PHINNEY

CANY

ON

VALLEY

CACTUS FLAT

DARWIN

LOWER CENTEN

NIAL FLA

T

HILLS

RAIN

BOW

CA

NYON

COTTON

WOOD

LEM

OIGN

E

CANY

ON

JAYHAWKER

CANYO

N

CANYON

CAN

YON

N

EMO

CAN

YON

DE

ATH

VALL

EY CA

NYO

N

HANA

UPAH

CANYO

N

TRAI

L

WILD

ROSE

MU

STAR

DCA

NYO

N

ECHO

CAN

YON

VALL

EY

CONFID

ENCE

HILL

S

SURP

RISE

CA

NYO

N

CAN

YON

CAN

YON

CANYON

CANY

ON

JOH

NSO

N

WAR

M

ANVIL

GALE

NA

CA

NYO

N

SPRI

NG

GO

LER

SPRI

NG

VALLEY

BUTTE

PLEA

SAN

T CA

NYO

N

ROSE VALLEY

FREE

MAN

CANYON

CANYON

MUD CANYON

TITANOTHERE CANYON

HAN

GIN

G

ROCK

CANYON

QU

AI L

MO

UN

TA

I NS

SEARLES VALLEY

GO

LD

L A S T C H A N C E R A N G E

E U R E K A S A L I NE

SL

AT

E

V A L L E Y

LIDA

RI

DG

E

VALL

EY

S AR

CO

BA

T US F L A

T

BONNIE CLAIRE FLAT

AM

AR

GO

SA

DE

SE

RT

FU

NE

RA

L

MO

UN

TA

IN

S

Y U C C A M O U N T A I N

C O T T ON W O O D M O U N T A I N S

MESQUITE

A

M

A

R

G

O

SA

PA N A M I N T

FLAT

GR

AP

EV

I

NE

MO

UN

TA

IN

S

DE

AT

H

S A L I N E

VA

LL

EY

NEL

SON

RAN

GE

O W E N S

R A N G E

I N Y O MO

UN

TA

IN

S

V A L L E Y

P A N A MI N T V

AL L

EY

TU

CK

I M

OU

NT

AIN

V A L L E Y

R A N G E

G R E E N W

A T E R

G R E E N W A T E R

M O

U N T

A I

N S

B L

A

C K

OW

LS

HE

AD

M

OU

NT A I N S

R A N G E

V A

L L

E Y

RA

NG

E

S L A T E R A N G E

S I E R R A N E V A D A

FLAT

LEE

Dry

Mou

ntai

n86

74ft

2644

m

Ube

hebe

Pea

k56

78ft

1731

m

Cerr

o G

ordo

Pea

k91

84ft

2799

m

Wau

coba

Mou

ntai

n11

123f

t33

90m M

ount

Inyo

1110

7ft

3385

m

Hunt

erM

ount

ain

7454

ft22

72m

Tow

ne P

ass

4956

ft15

11m

Lake

Hill

2030

ft61

9m

Emig

rant

Pas

s53

18ft

1621

m

Wild

rose

Pea

k90

64ft

2763

m

Roge

rs P

eak

Benn

ett

Peak

Port

er P

eak

Men

gel P

ass

Nee

dle

Peak

Suga

rloaf

Peak

Sent

inel

Pea

k96

36ft

2937

m

The

Gra

ndst

and

Pana

min

tBu

tte

6732

ft20

52m

Pint

o Pe

ak

Tin

Mou

ntai

n89

53ft

2729

m

Whi

te T

opM

ount

ain

Gra

pevi

ne P

eak

8738

ft26

63m

Bust

edBu

tte

Blac

kCo

ne

Ston

ewal

l Mou

ntai

n88

75ft

2705

m

Mou

nt P

alm

er79

79ft

2432

m

Dayl

ight

Pas

s43

16ft

1316

m

Win

ters

Pea

k50

33ft

1534

m

Pyra

mid

Pea

k67

03ft

2043

m

Smith

Mou

ntai

n59

12ft

1802

m

Mor

mon

Poi

nt

Man

ly P

eak

7196

ft21

93m

Brow

n M

ount

ain

5125

ft15

62m

Strip

ed B

utte

Brow

n Pe

ak49

47ft

1508

mDe

adm

anPa

ss32

63ft

994m

Sals

berr

y Pa

ss33

15ft

1010

m

Jubi

lee

Pass

1290

ft39

0m

Jubi

lee

Mou

ntai

n

Ibex

Pas

s

Win

gate

Pas

s

Sout

h Pa

ss

Stra

w P

eak

Shor

elin

e Bu

tte

Eagl

e M

ount

ain

3806

ft11

60m

Fune

ral P

eak

6384

ft19

45m

3040

ft92

7m

Nev

ares

Peak

Schw

aub

Peak

Indi

anPa

ss

Kit F

oxHi

lls

Deat

h Va

lley

Butt

es

Hole

inth

e W

all

Wah

guyh

e Pe

ak

Chlo

ride

Cliff

Cork

scre

w P

eak

Red

Pass

Thim

ble

Peak

Last

Cha

nce

Mou

ntai

n84

56ft

2577

m

Stee

l Pas

s

Mag

rude

r Mou

ntai

n90

46ft

2757

m

Mou

ntDu

nfee

Gol

d M

ount

ain

Palm

etto

Mou

ntai

n89

60ft

2731

m

Mou

nt Ja

ckso

n64

11ft

1954

m

Choc

olat

eM

ount

ain

7703

ft23

48m

Ow

ens

Peak

Tele

scop

e Pe

ak11

049f

t33

68m

3000

ft91

4m

Mes

quite

Spr

ing

Gra

pevi

ne

Ube

hebe

Crat

er

Scot

tys

Junc

tion

Lida

Junc

tion

Info

rmat

ion

Info

rmat

ion Sa

lt Cr

eek

Inte

rpre

tive

Trai

l

Hist

oric

Stov

epip

e W

ell

Rhyo

lite

(gho

st to

wn)

Emig

rant

Stov

epip

e W

ells

Villa

geSt

ovep

ipe

Wel

lsVi

llage

Stov

epip

e W

ells

Villa

ge

Info

rmat

ion

Emigrant

West Side

Road

Ague

rebe

rry

Poin

tDa

y us

e on

ly64

33ft

1961

m

Skid

oo(to

wns

ite)

Day

use

only Eu

reka

Min

e

Balla

rat

(gho

st to

wn)

Pana

min

t City

(gho

st to

wn)

Fath

er C

row

ley

Vist

a Po

int

Darw

inFa

lls

Wild

rose

Harm

ony

Bora

x W

orks

SEE

DETA

ILM

APBE

LOW

Gol

den

Cany

onRe

fuge

Head

quar

ters

Zabr

iski

e Po

int

20 M

ule

Team

Can

yon

Artis

tsPa

lett

e

Badw

ater

Ashf

ord

Mill

(ruin

s)

Sara

toga

Sprin

g

Eagl

e Bo

rax

Wor

ks(ru

ins)

Thor

ndik

eM

ahog

any

Flat

Char

coal

Kiln

s

Teak

ettle

Junc

tion

Cran

ksha

ftJu

nctio

n

The

Race

trac

k

Two-

way

to

mou

th o

f Titu

sCa

nyon

.

ToLa

s Ve

gas

To T

onop

ah a

nd R

eno

Dant

esVi

ew54

75ft

1669

m

Trai

ler

park

ing

Nat

ural

Brid

ge

Devi

lsG

olf C

ours

e

Badw

ater

Bas

inLo

wes

t ele

vatio

n in

Nor

th A

mer

ica,

282

ft (8

6m)

belo

w s

ea le

vel

Hells

Gat

e

Beat

ty

Darw

in

Shos

hone

To P

ahru

mp

and

Las

Vega

s

ToTe

copa

and

Las

Vega

s

Tron

a

Lone

Pin

e

Deat

h Va

lley

Junc

tion

Amar

gosa

Ope

ra H

ouse

To P

ahru

mp

and

Las

Vega

s

Lath

rop

Wel

ls

Amar

gosa

Val

ley

Beatty

Panamint Valley

Road

Road

Canyon

Cutoff

one

way

one w

ay

one w

ay

Artis

ts

Harry

Wad

e Ro

ad

ToBa

ker

Gol

d Po

int

Min

e

To Big

Pine

To Lake

Isab

ella

To Big

Pine

ToDy

er

RIDG

ECRE

ST

Big

Pine

Road

Racetrack Road

Big Pine

Road

Keel

er

Lida

East

ern

Sier

raIn

tera

genc

yVi

sito

r Cen

ter

To Los A

ngel

es

To San

Bern

ardi

no

Stat

e Lin

e Ro

ad

8133

ft24

79m

Scotty’s Castle Road

Dayl

ight

Pass

Road

Badwater Road

Mes

quite

Fla

tSa

nd D

unes

Drive

Kean

e W

onde

rM

ill a

nd M

ine

Four

-whe

el-d

rive

road

Hig

h cl

eara

nce

reco

mm

ende

d

Tim

bish

a Sh

osho

netr

ust l

ands

Are

a be

low

sea

leve

l

Salt

Unp

aved

road

Pave

d ro

ad

Hik

ing

trai

lCa

mpg

roun

d

Rang

er s

tatio

n

Airs

trip

Stor

e

Tele

phon

e

Sani

tary

dis

posa

l sta

tion

Picn

ic a

rea

Whe

elch

air-

acce

ssib

le

Gas

sta

tion

Food

ser

vice

Lodg

ing

0 010

Mile

s1

10 K

ilom

eter

s1

Vehi

cles

, inc

ludi

ng b

icyc

les,

mus

t sta

y on

road

s.

Nor

th

Ent

ranc

e Fe

esPa

y th

e pa

rk e

ntra

nce

fee

at th

e Fu

rnac

e Cr

eek

Visi

tor C

ente

r, St

ovep

ipe

Wel

ls R

ange

r Sta

tion,

or a

t on

e of

the

fee

mac

hine

s pl

aced

thro

ugho

ut th

e pa

rk.

Sing

le V

isit

Pass

(val

id u

p to

7 d

ays)

Vehi

cle

& p

asse

nger

s....

......

......

......

.....

$30

Mot

orcy

cle

......

......

......

......

......

......

......

. $25

Indi

vidu

al o

n bi

cycl

e / f

oot

......

......

.....

$15

Annu

al P

ass

Deat

h Va

lley

Annu

al P

ass.

......

......

......

..$5

5In

tera

genc

y An

nual

Pas

s....

......

......

......

$80

Inte

rage

ncy

Annu

al S

enio

r Pas

s ...

......

.. $2

0In

tera

genc

y M

ilita

ry P

ass.

......

......

......

..$f

ree

(for a

ctiv

e du

ty m

ilita

ry &

dep

ende

nts)

Life

time

Pass

Inte

rage

ncy

Seni

or P

ass.

......

......

......

....$

80(fo

r U.S

. citi

zens

62+

)

Inte

rage

ncy

Acce

ss P

ass.

......

......

......

....$

free

(for U

.S. c

itize

ns w

ith d

isab

ility

)

Oth

er P

asse

s ho

nore

dG

olde

n Ag

e &

Gol

den

Acce

ssCo

mm

erci

al To

ur G

roup

sFe

e de

term

ined

by

perm

ittin

g di

visi

on

190

Furn

ace

Cree

kVi

sito

r Cen

ter

Ranc

h at

Dea

th V

alle

yBo

rax

Mus

eum

Inn

at

Deat

h Va

lley

Texa

sSp

rings

Suns

et

Tim

bish

a Sh

osho

neVi

llage

(priv

ate)

ToAr

tists

Driv

ean

d Ba

dwat

er

ToDe

ath

Valle

yJu

nctio

n

To Stov

epip

e W

ells

Furn

ace

Cree

k

0.5

Kilo

met

er0 0

0.5

Mile

Furn

ace

Cree

k

Scott

y’s Cas

tle

and R

oad C

LOSE

D

Scott

y’s Cas

tle

and R

oad C

LOSE

D

Trip

pla

nnin

g P

g. 2

# a

Road

may

be

clo

sed

due

to s

now

.

Roug

h, n

arro

w, w

indi

ngro

ad. V

ehic

les

long

erth

an 2

5 fe

et(7

.7 m

eter

s)no

t allo

wed

.

Drin

king

wat

er

Rest

room

Ola

ncha

Hom

esta

keDr

y Ca

mp

War

m S

prin

gs

Pana

min

t Spr

ings

Mos

aic

Cany

on

Furn

ace

Cree

k

Page 6: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

6 Death Valley Visitor Guide

Support Your Park

7-day Passes

Vehicle and passengers ............ .$30

Motorcycles ............................ .$25

Individual entering on bicycle or foot ......................... .$15

Lifetime Passes

Interagency Lifetime Senior Pass (for U.S. citizens 62+)...............$80

Interagency Lifetime Access Pass (for U.S. citizens with a disability)..Free

Annual Passes

Death Valley Annual Pass ......... ...$55

Interagency Annual Pass .......... ...$80

Interagency Annual Senior Pass (for U.S. citizens 62+).....................$20

Interagency Annual Military Pass (for active duty and dependents)......Free

Other passes honored

4th Grade (Every Kid in a Park), Volunteer, Golden Age, and Golden Access Passes.

The fees you pay when visiting Death Valley National Park make a difference! Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the park uses fee money to fund critical projects that improve visitor services and protect natural and cultural resources in the park such as:

y Repairing Scotty’s Castle and restoring visitor access after a devastating flood in 2015.

y Providing education programs that reach thousands of students.

y Improving accessibility for visitors with disabilities at Dantes View through a partnership with the Fund for People in Parks and the Death Valley Natural History Association.

y Maintaining and repairing campgrounds and park structures.

y Providing emergency medical services.

My vehicle broke down. It is hot. What should I do?

y If there is an emergency and you have phone service call 911. This will put you in touch with the park’s dispatch, who will alert park staff that you need help.

y Do NOT leave your vehicle and attempt to walk. Stay near your vehicle.

y No phone service? Flag down any available motorist to alert park staff that you need help.

y You will be responsible for your own vehicle recovery. Towing will cost you an average of $2,000 off of paved roads. Consider this carefully before traveling on the dirt roads in the summer.

y Use your water to stay hydrated as well as getting your clothes wet. This will help keep you cool. Do this sparingly depending on your situation and amount of water on hand.

Travel SafelyEntrance Fees

Please support your park by paying the park entrance fee at a park visitor center or at one of the automated fee machines placed throughout the park. Already have one of the passes listed below? Enjoy your park!

Death Valley Natural History Association: Park Bookstore

Since 1954, the Death Valley Natural History Association (DVNHA) has been supporting Death Valley National Park. Whether you choose to become a member, make a donation, or simply shop with us, you're contributing to the visitor experience. The proceeds of your purchases benefit education and research in Death Valley National Park and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Thank you for your support.

Located a t the Furnace Creek V i s i to r Center • d v n h a . o r g

Park Bookstore (NPS)

Obey the speed limits and other rules of the road. Do not stop in traffic lanes — pull over and park safely in the shoulder. Drive only on designated

roads. Unsightly tire tracks scar the fragile desert landscape for decades.

Camp only in established campgrounds or in a permitted backcountry area.

Check at a ranger station or visitor center for backcountry camping information.

Campfires are allowed in established fire pits only. Gathering firewood is prohibited — wood is scarce. Check for fire restrictions before camping.

Put garbage where it belongs. Litter in the desert spoils the landscape for each person that follows

behind you.

Please recycle in the provided receptacles. Propane cylinder recycle bins are located in most

campgrounds where you can leave both empty and full canisters.

Stay out of closed areas. Mines, service roads, and other areas are closed for your safety and the

protection of important features.

Pets are permitted on roads and developed areas, but prohibited in Wilderness, on trails, and in buildings. Hundreds of miles of dirt roads are

great places for walking pets. Keep pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length.

It is illegal to discharge a firearm anywhere in Death Valley or to bring one into a federal

building. Hunting and trapping are illegal within the park.

Feeding animals is illegal and dangerous. Animals will be encouraged to hang out near the roads once fed by people, which endangers the

animals and visitors.

Rocks, plants, animals, and historic objects in Death Valley are protected just like in a museum.

Vandalism and theft are prohibited.

Despite being legalized by the State of California and the State of Nevada, possession or use of

marijuana is illegal on federal lands, including Death Valley National Park.

The use of drones is prohibited.

Do Not Feed Wildlife

The coyotes that you see near the roads, parking lots, and developed areas most likely, and unfortunately, have been fed by visitors. This encourages them to hang around people, the roads, and cars! They will even run in front of vehicles to get them to stop so that they can beg for food. This is dangerous for both visitors and coyotes. Please help by not feeding wild animals or encouraging them by stopping and taking photos. Coyote in the road picture (Carolyn Fox)

Common cause of flat tires (NPS)

Page 7: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

Death Valley Visitor Guide 7

Located close to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. This spot provides a great place to see the stars with little obstruction from the mountains. There are also historic buildings and a mule cart for night photography, which make for an interesting foreground.

Located close to Stovepipe Wells. This is a great spot for seeing a lot of sky. Unobstructed views can be found here, but the close proximity to the highway means the potential for light pollution from headlights. Bring a red light or use cellophane on your flashlight and take a stroll on the dunes!

Located 17 mi south on Badwater Road. Milky Way viewing can be somewhat obstructed from the mountains, but seeing the stars from the salt flats is a unique, other-worldly experience! Not to mention that the salt flats provide great foreground for a night photo.

Night Sky

Death Valley Night Sky Viewing Tips

y Visit during the new moon — this is when the moon is not visible. The sky will be darker and you can see more stars.

y Know what to look for — interested in seeing the Milky Way? It is only visible certain times of the year and night. Check out a night sky almanac to get an idea of what might be visible and where. Ask a park ranger!

y Avoid light pollution — pick a place to view the night sky away from developed areas. Ubehebe Crater has some of the darkest skies in the park, but the stars can be just as spectacular at Harmony Borax Works.

y Stay out long enough — it takes about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the night sky to see the most stars.

y Use a red light —or put a piece of red cellophane on your flashlight. This will minimize the effect of the light on your adjusting eyes.

y Bring binoculars — a great way to get a closer look!

y Look at the horizon — Death Valley has large, towering mountains. If you pick a low place to view the night sky, like Badwater Basin, some of the stars could be blocked by the mountain ranges. Pick a large open area with some elevation to see the most stars.

Check out the stars at an International Dark Sky Park- Gold Tier Rating!

Where are the best places to view the night sky?

Harmony Borax Works Night Sky (Weston Kessler)

Harmony Borax Works Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Badwater Basin

May June July August September October

Daily High 100° F 110° F 116° F 115° F 106° F 93° F(average) 38° C 43° C 47° C 46° C 41° C 34° C

Daily Low 73° F 81° F 88° F 86° F 76° F 61° F(average) 23° C 27° C 31° C 30° C 24° C 16° C

Record High 122° F 129° F 134° F 127° F 123° F 113° F50° C 54° C 56° C 53° C 50° C 45° C

Walking and Hiking in the Heat

Stay Safe TipsHiking in Death Valley can quickly become dangerous, especially in summer months.

y Hike before 10 am. The hottest time of the day is around 2 pm - 7 pm.

y Bring and drink lots of water, a gallon per person per day, and more if you are active. Drink before you are thirsty, and eat plenty of salty snacks.

y Tell someone where you are going, and stay on the trail. It is easy to become disoriented in desert environments.

y Ask a ranger for current trail conditions before attempting a hike.

Come PreparedEssential items for a hike:

y Plenty of water. Drink freely and often, and do not ration water. Eat snacks as well!

y The right clothing. Long sleeved, light clothing can protect you from the sun. Mountain hikes at elevation can be much cooler than the valley floor, so bring extra layers. Wear sturdy shoes on all hikes.

y Sun protection, such as sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

y A first aid kit.

y A map or trail description. The visitor center bookstore sells detailed maps.

Hike HighThe park’s mountains are much cooler places to spend the day than the valley floor. Hike in higher elevations, like Telescope Peak, Wildrose Peak, or during the shoulder-season, on Dantes Ridge.

Summer Hikes Round Trip Elevation Gain Trailhead Location Description

Wildrose Peak8.4 mi

(13.5 km)2,200 ft(671 m)

Charcoal Kilns on upper Wildrose Road

Out and back trail through pinyon-juniper woodlands to 9,064 ft (2,763 m) peak. The final two miles of access road are gravel, but typically passable in a sedan.

Telescope Peak14 mi

(22.5 km)3,000 ft(914 m)

Mahogany Flat Campground on upper Wildrose Road

Out and back hike to 11,049 ft (3,368 m) - the highest peak in Death Valley. The trail starts in pinyon and juniper forest. The final 5 miles (8 km) of the access road are gravel and may require a high clearance, 4X4 vehicle.

Hiker on Dantes Ridge (NPS/Hoerner)

Page 8: Death Valley National Park Summer · Death Valley Visitor Guide 1 Welcome to Your Death Valley Summer Adventure Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature

8 Death Valley Visitor Guide

NPS Campgrounds Season/Reservations Elevation FeeSenior/Access

Pass Rate Sites Water Fire pits Tables ToiletsDump Station

Furnace CreekNo reservations in the summer

open all yearmid-Apr to mid-Oct

no reservationsmid-Oct to mid-Apr

reservations strongly recommendedmust be made at least 4 days and up to 6 months in advance on recreation.gov or 877-444-6777

-196 ft(-60 m)

$22 standard

$36 hookups

$11 standard

$25 hookups

136

18yes yes yes flush yes

SunsetCLOSED in the summer

open mid-Oct to mid-Apr back into all sitesno reservations

-196 ft(-60 m) $14 $7 270 yes group

only no flush yes

Texas SpringsCLOSED in the summer

open mid-Oct to mid-Mayno generators

no reservationssea level $16 $8 92 yes yes yes flush yes

Stovepipe WellsCLOSED in the summer

open mid-Sept to mid-May no reservations sea level $14 $7 190 yes some some flush yes

Mesquite Spring open all yearno reservations

1,800 ft(549 m) $14 $7 40 yes yes yes flush yes

Emigrantopen all year

tent only no reservations

2,100 ft(640 m) free 10 yes no no flush no

Wildroseopen all year

25 ft length limit no reservations

4,100 ft(1,250 m) free 23 yes yes yes vault no

Thorndike(4X4 recommended)

25 ft length limit no reservations

7,400 ft(2,256 m) free 6 no yes yes vault no

Mahogany Flat(4X4 recommended)

25 ft length limit no reservations

8,200 ft(2,499 m) free 10 no yes yes vault no

Furnace Creek Stovepipe Wells Village

Scotty’s Castle and the Bonnie Claire Road to NV 267 are closed due to flash flood damage until 2020. The roads from Highway 190 to Racetrack and Mesquite Spring Campground are open.

Scotty’s Castle (CLOSED)

Lodging & Camping:Panamint Springs Resort775-482-7680 — panamintsprings.com

General Store: 7 am-9 pm ATM, snacks, ice, firewood, camping supplies, and gifts

Shower: Passes available at general store

Gas Station: 7 am-9:30 pm Unleaded and diesel

Restaurant and Bar: 7am-9pm daily

Panamint Springs

EAST OF THE PARKDeath Valley Junction, California: 40 minute drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurant, RV camping

Beatty, Nevada: 45 minute drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurants, ATM, camping, gas

Amargosa Valley, Nevada:1 hour drive from Furnace CreekLodging, gas, restaurants

Pahrump, Nevada: 1 hour 15 minute drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurants, grocery stores, hospital, auto service, gas, ATM, veterinarians, camping

Shoshone, California: 1 hour drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurants, general store, gas, campground

Tecopa, California: 1 hour 15 minute drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurants, camping

Las Vegas, Nevada: 2 hour 30 minute drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurants, grocery stores, hospital, auto service, gas, ATM, veterinarians, camping

WEST OF THE PARKTrona, California: 1 hour 30 minute drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurants, camping, gas, ATM

Ridgecrest, California: 2.5 hour drive from Furnace CreekLodging, restaurants, grocery stores, hospital, auto service, gas, ATM, veterinarians, camping

Lone Pine, California: 1 hour 45 minute drive from Furnace Creek Lodging, restaurants, camping, gas, ATM, groceries, health clinic

Local Communities

Visitor Services

National Park ServiceRanger Station:Get information, maps, and purchase entrance passes.

Open hours determined by available staffing.

Lodging & Camping:Death Valley Lodging Company760-786-7090 — deathvalleyhotels.com

Shower & Pool: Per person passes available daily until midnight ($5/person)

WiFi: Limited. Ask for details at the front desk.

General Store: 7 am-10 pm dailyATM, groceries, ice, camping supplies, gifts, and firewood

Nugget Gift Shop: 8 am-9 pm daily

Gas Station: 24 hours pay at the pump (major credit/debit cards) Unleaded fuel only

Restaurants:Toll RoadBreakfast: 7 am-10 amDinner: 7 pm-9 pmBadwater Saloon11:30 am-10 pmLunch 11:30 am-5 pm; Dinner 5 pm-10 pm

National Park ServiceFurnace Creek Visitor Center: Get information and maps, purchase entrance passes, explore exhibits, watch the park film, and speak with park rangers.

Packaged sandwiches and snacks are available at the DVNHA bookstore in the visitor center.

8 AM-5 PM DAILY760-786-3200 — NPS.GOV/DEVA

Indian Tacos & Shaved Ice:Timbisha Shoshone VillageOften open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am-6 pm 760-258-7858

Lodging & Camping: The Oasis at Death Valley760-786-2345 — oasisatdeathvalley.com

Restaurant:The Inn at Death ValleyBreakfast, lunch and dinner; for times and reservations (760) 786-2345

Restaurants & General Store:The Ranch at Death ValleyThere are a few different options for dining at this facility. Call 760-786-2345 for more info.

The following services are available at The Ranch at Death Valley:

Shower & Pool: Per person passes available 8 am-10 pm ($10/person)

Laundry: Coin operated machines ($1.00)

WiFi: Hourly and daily rates

Borax Museum: Dawn to dusk (free)

Gas Station: 24 hours pay at the pump (major credit/debit cards) unleaded, diesel, propane, and limited mechanic services

Farabees Jeep Rentals and Tours: 4x4 Jeep rentals and tours. 760-786-9872 deathvalleyjeeprentals.com

Post Office: Mail letters and postcards: lobby open 24 hours Purchase postage: Monday - Friday 8 am-4 pm Closed for lunch from 1 pm-1:30 pm

Private Season Elevation Fee Sites Water Fire pits Tables ToiletsDump Station

Fiddler’s Camp open all year760-786-2345 - oasisatdeathvalley.com

-218 ft(-66 m) $24 35 yes group

onlygroup only flush no

Stovepipe Wells RV Park open all year760-786-7090 - deathvalleyhotels.com sea level $40 hookups/

$20 senior/access pass rate 14 yes no no flush yes

Panamint Springs open all year775-482-7680 - panamintsprings.com

2,000 ft(610 m)

$35 hookups /$20 non-hookup$10 tents

$50 - $65 tent cabins76 yes some yes flush no

A campground with a higher elevation will have cooler nights. Check the elevation below.

Summer camping?