Can you enter Death Valley at night?

While we don't recommend a hike at night in an area with obstacles such as rocks, a casual stroll at a place like Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes or Badwater Basin can be quite rewarding. Visit during a full moon (see NASA's Moon Phases webpage) for the best natural lighting.



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Mammals: Mammals found in Death Valley National Park include desert bighorn sheep, bobcats, mountain lions, jackrabbits, squirrels, gophers, and other small mammals. To survive in the desert conditions, mammals have developed a number of important adaptions.

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There are few constructed trails here, but in a place this desolate you usually don't need them. Most hiking routes in the park are cross-country, up canyons, or along ridges. The best time to hike in Death Valley is from November through March. Summer temperatures can be dangerous in the park's lower elevations.

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No reservation is required to enter the park.

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  1. Drink plenty of water: Drink at least one gallon (4 liters) of water per day to replace loss from sweat, more if you are active. ...
  2. Avoid hiking in the heat: Do not hike in the low elevations when temperatures are hot. ...
  3. Travel prepared to survive: Stay on paved roads in summer.


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Death Valley With seven deaths recorded due to environmental exposure, however, weather is a distant second to motor vehicle crashes, which accounted for 14 deaths over 10 years; many occurred on CA 190, which traverses the park. Also on the list: four deaths from falls and one from drowning.

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At 86 meters (282 feet) below sea level, Death Valley, California, is one of the hottest, driest places on the planet.

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That hot, dry air in Death Valley National can have a pretty big impact on your vehicle's performance. You'll even see signs in a few areas of the park advising drivers to turn off the car's air conditioner so that it doesn't overheat.

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