Closure
Some Roads Closed due to Flood Damage
A storm on 10/22 caused flooding in several areas of the park, which washed debris across roads.
Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
National Park
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is a National Park in California, Nevada. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 12 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.
CaliforniaNevada National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
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About the park
“In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
1
Campgrounds
12
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Information
Gas Pumps at Panamint Springs Resort are Closed at Night
Gasoline is available at Panamint Springs Resort from 7am-9:30pm, daily. Gas is available at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells 24hrs.
Posted or updated Jan 27, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Entrance fees and passes
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $15 | 1 - 15 Passenger Vehicle: $15 per person. In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park… |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $100 | 16 - 25 Passenger Vehicle: $100 In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses… |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $200 | 26 + Passenger Vehicle: $200 In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings,… |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $15 | Non-commercial Groups (e.g., Scout groups, church groups, etc.) entering in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more are charged per-person for each… |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other approved national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of Park entrance… |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $55 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
Bird Watching
Roadrunners and ravens and hummingbirds- oh my! With many resident and migratory species, bird watching opportunities abound in Death Valley.
Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Check Out Devils Golf Course
An immense area of rock salt eroded by wind and rain into jagged spires. So incredibly serrated that "only the devil could play golf on such rough links." Listen carefully and you'll hear sounds like tiny pops and pings.
Winter, Spring, Fall Fee applies
Cycling
Whether you prefer flat and straight or mountainous and curvy, Death Valley has paved roads suitable for all levels of cycling enthusiasts.
Winter, Spring, Fall Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 14 things to do in Death Valley →
Activities the NPS lists for Death Valley.
AstronomyStargazingBikingMountain BikingRoad BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingCanyoneeringFoodFlyingGolfGuided ToursHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingLiving HistoryFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The park is open daily all year.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: SPRING is the most popular time to visit Death Valley. Warm and sunny days with the possibility of spring wildflowers is a big attraction. SUMMER starts early in Death Valley. By May the valley can be scorching hot.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 7607863200
- [email protected]
- Address
- PO Box 579, Death Valley, CA 92328
- Coordinates
- 36.4875, -117.1344· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnace Creek Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 760-786-3200 | Yes |
| Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station | — | — | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emigrant Campground | 10 | 0 | 10 | No | Free | — |
| Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive) | 7 | 0 | 5 | Yes | Free | — |
| Furnace Creek Campground | 136 | 136 | 0 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Homestake Campground (Primitive) | 10 | 0 | 10 | No | Free | — |
| Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) | 9 | 0 | 9 | Yes, up to 25 ft | Free | — |
| Mesquite Spring Campground | 40 | 0 | 40 | Yes | $10 | — |
| Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) | 15 | 0 | 10 | No | Free | — |
| Stovepipe Wells Campground | 190 | 0 | 190 | Yes | $18 | — |
| Sunset Campground | 230 | 0 | 230 | Yes, up to 60 ft | $18 | — |
| Texas Springs Campground | 106 | 0 | 106 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $20 | — |
| Thorndike Campground (Primitive) | 6 | 0 | 6 | No | Free | — |
| Wildrose Campground | 23 | 0 | 23 | Yes, up to 25 ft | Free | — |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Nearest other NPS sites
Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.