Do you need a reservation to enter Death Valley?

No reservation is required to enter the park.



People Also Ask

Yes, but you must be prepared and use common sense. With an air conditioned vehicle you can safely tour many of the main sites in Death Valley. Stay on paved roads in summer, and if your car breaks down, stay with it until help arrives.

MORE DETAILS

9 things I wish I'd known before visiting Death Valley
  1. Death Valley is big. ...
  2. Death Valley is really, really hot. ...
  3. Stay in, or near Death Valley Park. ...
  4. Take a real, old-fashioned paper map. ...
  5. Take a hat or your brain will cook. ...
  6. Take A LOT of water and your own food. ...
  7. Allow time for Rhyolite ghost town. ...
  8. Get someone else to drive.


MORE DETAILS

The highs for Death Valley in the spring months average between 82-100°F (27-38°C) with lows averaging 55-73°F (13-23°C). March and through mid-April are great months to visit the park, but by end of April into May starts the consistent 100 degree days.

MORE DETAILS

From the nps.gov website on Death Valley: Yes, but you must be prepared and use common sense. With an air conditioned vehicle you can safely tour many of the main sites in Death Valley. Stay on paved roads in summer, and if your car breaks down, stay with it until help arrives.

MORE DETAILS

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for scenic driving in Death Valley National Park is Titus Canyon Road, which has a 4.8 star rating from 163 reviews.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Because transporting goods to Death Valley is both difficult and dangerous, gas prices are commonly higher than other places in Southern California and across the country. So as gas prices began to increase across the country, so did the already high prices in Death Valley.

MORE DETAILS

Joshua Tree has probably the best weather conditions year round compared to Death Valley. If you want to see the desert wildflower bloom, visit in early spring (March-April). And even though Joshua Tree will often top 100 degrees in the summer, it is nothing like the average of 116 degrees Death Valley gets.

MORE DETAILS

The best time to explore Death Valley during much of the year is during the early morning and late afternoon hours. We have found that getting to popular attractions early in the morning can provide a more personal experience. Most tourists enjoy a little morning sleep when on vacation, even in national parks.

MORE DETAILS

Nighttime traffic is almost always light, and you can see vehicles from a long way. The main driving hazard is excessive speed. Some roads have curves that sneak up on you, and in the daytime, the awesome scenery can be very distracting. Single-vehicle accidents are the #1 cause of visitor deaths in Death Valley.

MORE DETAILS

Yes, you can sleep in your car in Death Valley, but only in designated campgrounds. It is not allowed to sleep in your car outside of these designated areas or along the side of the road. There are several campgrounds within Death Valley National Park that allow car camping.

MORE DETAILS

Death Valley Can Also Be Cold It's true that, on most nights, the temperature doesn't go below 85°F or so. But in the winter and at night, Death Valley can reach temperatures of 15°F or -10°C or so.

MORE DETAILS

Sunny skies are the norm in Death Valley, but winter storms and summer monsoons can bring cloud cover and rain. Wind is common in the desert, especially in the spring.

MORE DETAILS