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Death Valley National Park |
Description:
Death Valley National Park has more than 3.3 million acres of spectacular desert scenery, interesting and rare desert wildlife, complex geology, undisturbed wilderness, and sites of historical and cultural interest. Bounded on the west by 11,049 foot Telescope Peak and on the east by 5,475 foot Dante's View, Badwater is the lowest point (-282 feet) in the western hemisphere.
Designations:
Death Valley National Monument (February 11, 1933)
Death Valley National Park (October 31, 1994)
Accessibility:
All of Death Valley's visitor centers, contact stations, and museums are accessible to all visitors.
The campgrounds with the exceptions of Texas Spring and the outlying campgrounds at Wildrose, Thorndike, and Mahogany Flat all have accessible sites.
The grounds at Scotty's Castle are accessible to all visitors and the guided tour of the main house has provisions for a wheel chair lift to the upper floors.
Getting Around:
California Highway 190, the Badwater Road, The Scotty's Castle Road, and paved roads to Dante's View and Wildrose provide access to the major scenic viewpoints and historic points of interest. More than 350 miles of unpaved and 4-wheel drive roads provide access to wilderness hiking, camping, and historical sites.
There are hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulties, but most backcountry areas are accessible only by crosscountry hiking. There are literally thousands of hiking possibilities.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Swimming | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Cabin Rentals | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Endangered Animals | Fossils | And more.
Directions to Death Valley National Park
Plane:
There is a small public airport at Furnace Creek. Fuel is available by calling the Furnace Creek Chevron Station at 786-2343.
Car:
Death Valley National Park is transected from east to west by California Highway 190. On the east in Nevada, U.S. Route 95 parallels the park from north to south with connecting highways at Scotty's Junction (State Route 267), Beatty (State Route 374), and Lathrop Wells (State Route 373). South of the park, Interstate 15 passes through Baker, California on its way from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. State Route 127 travels north from Baker to Shoshone and Death Valley Junction with connections to the park on State Route 178 from Shoshone and connection with California Highway 190 at Death Valley Junction.
Public Transportation
At this time, there is no public transportation available to Death Valley National Park.
Attractions:
Amargosa Opera House
Phone:(760) 852-4441
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Maturango Museum
Phone:(760) 375-6900
Rhyolite Ghost Town
Nearby Parks:
Manzanar National Historic Site in California (117 miles)
Mojave National Preserve in California (117 miles)
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Contact Information for Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park
P.O. Box 579
Death Valley, CA
92328
Phone: (760) 786-2331
Fax: (760) 786-3283
Located in Death Valley, CA
For more information on Death Valley National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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