App Self-guided road routes Death Valley – California, California

EXPERIENCE

Explore Death Valley National Park, located in the Mojave Desert, on a self-guided tour. Discover the park’s vast expanse of desert wilderness that stretches across eastern California and into Nevada, offering a landscape of stark beauty, extreme temperatures, and remarkable solitude.

Death Valley is characterized by its rugged mountains, sand dunes, salt flats, and below-sea-level basins. Key highlights include Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America; the surreal salt flats; the colorful Artist s Palette; and the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The park is also home to historic sites like Scotty s Castle and the Wildrose Charcoal Kilns.

Unlike the bustling city of Las Vegas, Death Valley focuses on natural beauty and outdoor activities such as hiking, photography, and exploring the desert landscape. There are no casinos within the park.

Traveling to Death Valley requires preparation due to its remote location and extreme weather conditions. Visitors should bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and protective clothing. The best times to visit are during the cooler months from November to March. While in the area, travelers can also explore nearby attractions like the ghost town of Rhyolite.

Death Valley is accessible by car, with major entrances on CA-190 from the west and east and Daylight Pass Road from Beatty, Nevada. The closest major city with hotels and casinos is Las Vegas, approximately a 2-hour drive to the east, making it a popular starting point for visitors planning a trip to the national park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the surreal beauty of Death Valley National Park on a day trip
See the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin
Explore the colorful Artist s Palette and the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Enjoy a scenic drive through the desert landscape of the Mojave Desert
Multi-lingual audio narrations to accompany you every step of the way.

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