The most recent death occurred on July 18, when a 71-year-old man died at the Golden Canyon trailhead at Death Valley National Park, where temperatures had reached 121 degrees that day, park officials said.
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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.
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.
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.
The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' CampgroundShower facilities are located at The Ranch's pool. Quiet hours are 11 p.m. – 7 a.m., but generators may be run at night.