Does anyone live in Death Valley?

Does anyone live in Death Valley? Death Valley is the historic homeland of the Timbasha Shoshone. “Some members of the tribe still live within Death Valley, and their village is in Furnace Creek,” Wines said. “It's right here in the center of the park.



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Sitting some 190 feet below sea level, Furnace Creek, California, is a small town in Death Valley National Park that's home to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, a gas station, a few campgrounds and a pair of hotels.

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Lodging. Whether you are looking to stay in a luxury hotel or a simple tent cabin, Death Valley has a range of options available.

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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.

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Snow is a very rare occurrence at the low elevations of Death Valley. At Furnace Creek Ranch (190 feet below sea level), records indicate only four years since 1900 that snow fell – 1922, 1949, 1962, and 1974.

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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.

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Cell phones do not work in most areas of Death Valley National Park and wifi is only available for purchase at the Furnace Creek Ranch (Hotel).

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Furnace Creek Water System Here at the National Park Service Death Valley Water System Operations we're committed to providing safe drinking water supplies to our customers that meets or exceeds the standards of quality.

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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.

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Dallol, Ethiopia In terms of extreme heat, no place holds a candle to Dallol, the hottest place on earth. Located in the sizzling Danakil Depression (a geological landform sunken below the surrounding area), it can reach a boiling 145 degrees in the sun.

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