Is there cell service in Death Valley?

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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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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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.

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In Case of Emergency: Dial 911 from any telephone or cell phone. Cell phones may not work in many parts of the park.

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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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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.


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Hypothermia can be a hazard even at temperatures above freezing. Always carry extra layers of clothing during the cooler months. The short days of winter lead some hikers to miscalculate how much time they need to complete a hike. Around the winter solstice, plan to be back at the trailhead by 4 pm.

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Lizards, snakes (including rattlesnakes such as sidewinders), and scorpions are common. Even native fish are to be found in Death Valley.

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Although the water here is too high in salt content to be potable, springs in Death Valley National Monument provide an adequate drinking water supply for the resorts and campsites that serve the many tourists who visit each year.

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