Why go
Death Valley is a landscape of extremes: salty areas below sea level, coloured hills, dunes and high mountains lie close together. The park is huge and requires good preparation due to heat, distances and weak reception.
The stop can be easily integrated into the proposed round trip and offers a clear contrast to the previous stage.
At a glance
Category | Information
Ideal stay | 2 days
Best time to visit | November–March
Fifth-wheel access | Check your vehicle, specific campsite and approach road.
Priority | Nature, road trip & local experiences
Badwater Basin
The salty areas lie at the lowest point of North America and are particularly impressive in the mornings and evenings.
Zabriskie Point
The vantage point overlooks bright, heavily eroded hills; sunrise is the best time.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
The dunes at Stovepipe Wells are easily accessible and ideal for an early hike.
Artists Drive
The panoramic road leads through colored rock layers; vehicle lengths and one-way rule observe.
Scenic Drives
Photograph sunrise
Short winter hikes
Starry sky
Shopping
Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells provide fuel and limited food. Fill up water and supplies previously available in Pahrump, Beatty, Lone Pine or Las Vegas.
Food & drink
Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells have some restaurants. Because of distances and season, you should have your own food with you.
Campgrounds
Furnace Creek Campground – centrally and partially reservable
Texas Springs – beautiful elevated location
Stovepipe Wells RV Park – practical with the dunes
Practical tips
Do not make normal hiking plans in summer.
Bring a lot of water.
Refuel at every opportunity.
Do not travel on remote slopes without suitable vehicle and preparation.
Our recommendation
Death Valley is one of the strongest landscapes in California during the cool months. Two nights allow sunrise at Zabriskie Point, Badwater, Dunes and Artists Drive without rush.