Parks

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. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.

Map showing location of park.

Single-story flat-roofed tan building with white awning, thermometer displaying 71 degrees F, and building name: "FURNACE CREEK VISITOR CENTER."

Death Valley National Park Seeks Input on Plan to Improve Accessibility

2026-03-16

The National Park Service is opening public comment on an evaluation of accessibility across Death Valley National Park. The “Accessibility Self‑Evaluation and Transition Plan” includes restrooms, walkways, interpretive exhibits, ranger programs, and other visitor services.

A wooden boardwalk with white supports spans a shallow creek, surrounded by barren desert hills.

Salt Creek Boardwalk Reopens

2026-02-11

Death Valley National Park is pleased to announce the reopening of Salt Creek Boardwalk, three and a half years after it was destroyed by flooding. This wheelchair-accessible trail provides easy access to view Salt Creek Pupfish.

A yellow front-end loader sits in a narrow trench of between walls of sand.

Death Valley National Park reopens South Badwater Road

2026-01-31

The National Park Service has reopened South Badwater Road as of Jan. 31 following months of closures due to extensive flash flood damage.

Death Valley National Park and Timbisha Shoshone Tribe Celebrate 25th anniversary of Homeland Act

2026-01-28

Death Valley National Park, in partnership with the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, will host a special event on Jan. 30 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act.

A white pickup truck is in front of white sand dunes. Low-lying plants are in the foreground.

Death Valley National Park seeks public’s help identifying illegal off-road driving on Eureka Dunes

2026-01-27

Death Valley National Park is seeking the public’s help to identify the individuals responsible for illegal off-road driving on Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park on Dec. 17. More than five miles of unauthorized vehicle tracks caused significant damage to rare and sensitive desert plants.