Death Valley National Park
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Death Valley at a glance
- Best time
- January–February, May–December
- Trip length
- 3–5 days
- Don't miss
- Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point
- Nearby city
- Beatty, NV
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
No electricity -- night of June 24
Most of Death Valley will have no electricity from 8 pm Wed., June 24, to 6 am Thu., June 25. Cellular phone service may be interrupted. Panamint Springs Resort is not affected. Stovepipe Wells Village will be fully on backup power. Limited services at The Oasis at Death Valley.
Gas Pumps at Panamint Springs Resort are Closed at Night
Gasoline is available at Panamint Springs Resort from 7am-9:30pm, daily. Gas is available at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells 24hrs.
Common questions
Planning Death Valley
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 4 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits and Death Valley National Park Ranger Programs. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
