Is there anything living in Death Valley?

Life in Death Valley Coyotes, ravens, roadrunners, ground squirrels and lizards are the most commonly seen wildlife of the region, but there are many species who thrive here, hidden or unnoticed by visitors.



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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.

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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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Avoid hiking in the heat: Do not hike in the low elevations when temperatures are hot. The mountains are cooler in summer, but can have snow and ice in winter. Travel prepared to survive: Stay on paved roads in summer. If your car breaks down, stay with it until help comes.

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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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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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Most residents are seasonal campers, hunters, or miners. However, there are also a small number of permanent residents who live in Death Valley year-round.

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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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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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Famous for the highest temperature ever recorded anywhere in the world (a sizzling 134 degrees in July 1936) and as the driest spot in North America, from autumn into spring Death Valley is inviting to explore.

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List of Facts About Death Valley National Park
  • Death Valley Was Inhabited By Native Americans.
  • A Famous Explorer Visited Death Valley.
  • Death Valley got its name from a group of lost goldminers.
  • Death Valley Has Its Own Castle.
  • A Woman Suffragist Helped To Promote Death Valley.
  • Death Valley featured its own television series.


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Don't Hike at Low Elevations: Summer temperatures make hiking in the desert dangerous. We do not recommend hiking in the lower elevations in the summer. Many visitors underestimate the intensity of the Death Valley sun; even when temperatures are in the 80s (27°C) and 90s F (32°C), it can be deadly.

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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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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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