Death Valley National Park California, USA Travel Guide
Official park app. Download Death Valley content for offline maps, points of interest, service info, ranger programs. Essential where cell service lacks.
For navigation. Download maps for Death Valley area and routes. Essential without cellular signal.
Monitor conditions and forecasts (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel). Be aware of rapid localized weather changes.
Apps (SkyView Lite, Star Walk 2, Stellarium) identify celestial objects. Death Valley's dark skies are ideal.
Download all digital maps and park information offline; cell service is unreliable.
Nps.gov/deva for alerts, road conditions, maps, and safety.
Deathvalley.com for official bookings at The Inn and The Ranch.
Deathvalleyhotel.com for bookings and info.
Recreation.gov for Furnace Creek Campground reservations (Oct-Apr).
Reddit's r/NationalParks or r/DeathValley, and TripAdvisor forums for tips.
National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map - Death Valley National Park: durable, detailed, valuable where cell service lacks.
Falcon Guides: specific hiking/outdoor recreation guides (e.g., "Hiking Death Valley") detail trail descriptions, elevation profiles, flora, and fauna.
Official park newspaper/visitor guide: free at visitor centers. Current info, ranger programs, maps, safety messages.
Keep 911 and Death Valley National Park HQ contacts accessible. Be aware of limited cell service.
Desert View Hospital (Pahrump) and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (Ridgecrest) are the closest.
Flash floods: seek higher ground. Extreme heat: limit activity, hydrate. Stay informed by rangers.
Self-reliance is paramount in Death Valley due to its remote and extreme nature. Always communicate your itinerary to someone outside the park.
Combine Death Valley with a scenic drive along U.S. Route 395. Explore charming towns, alpine lakes, and dramatic mountain peaks.
Death Valley: start or end for a broader road trip through the U.S. Southwest. Combine with parks in Utah (Zion, Bryce Canyon), Arizona (Grand Canyon), and Nevada.
Design a trip that links Death Valley with other natural wonders. Consider diverse landscapes for varied experiences.
Death Valley offers varied experiences. Return in a different season for a new perspective.
Winter visit? Plan a spring trip for wildflowers (dependent on rain).
An extreme summer visit for challenges/dark skies. Explore new areas or revisit favorites.
Joshua Tree National Park (CA), Saguaro National Park (AZ), Zion National Park (UT) for more desert environments.
Grand Canyon (AZ) for vistas. Bryce Canyon (UT) for hoodoos. More geological wonders await.
Yosemite (CA) for scenery change (via Tioga Pass, seasonal). Sequoia & Kings Canyon (CA) for giant trees, mountains.
Your Death Valley visit entails responsibility for its protection for future generations.