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Death Valley National Park
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- Designation
- National Park
- States
- CA, NV
- Entrance fee
- Private vehicle: $30.00; Motorcycle: $25.00; Per person: $15.00; Park annual pass: $55.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 12 campgrounds listed by NPS · 136 reservable sites
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Death Valley National Park: Park Inspiration
Death Valley National Park: Park Inspiration Plan with current information. Conditions, roads, services, fees, and rules can change. Verify details with the Nat…
Death Valley National Park: Best Time to Visit
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Death Valley National Park: First-Trip Guide
Death Valley National Park: First-Trip Guide Plan with current information. Conditions, roads, services, fees, and rules can change. Verify details with the Nat…
Notes
Designation Date: 10/31/1994
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.