Current Conditions
Furnace Creek Weather
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Live Park Alerts
Roads & Alerts
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Current closures, hazards, service notices, road status, and park alerts from NPS.
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Today & This Week
Ranger Programs
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Before You Head Out
Prepare before leaving the resort.
Quick planning tools are tucked into slide-out checklists so this page stays focused on live conditions and official park resources.
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Plan Your Visit
A quick safety check before heading into Death Valley, including roads, water, routes, cell service, and offline maps.
Hiking Essentials
What to Bring
A compact packing checklist for heat, sun, hydration, navigation, first aid, phone power, and changing conditions.
You’re prepared — travel safely.
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Official Park Resources
Official NPS Resources
Hottest. Driest. Lowest. Official Death Valley National Park information for activities, visitor centers, maps, accessibility, park highlights, updates, and trip planning.
Official Ideas
Things to Do
Scenic drives, viewpoints, night sky viewing, short walks, hikes, and seasonal highlights.
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Visitor Centers
Visitor center information, contact points, maps, exhibits, ranger guidance, and current conditions.
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Maps
Park Maps
Official map downloads for roads, visitor areas, backcountry routes, and trip planning.
Inclusive Planning
Accessibility
Information for viewpoints, trails, facilities, sensory resources, service animals, and mobility needs.
- Check parking, restrooms, slopes, surfaces, and distances
- Review viewpoint and hike accessibility before heading out
- Ask about sensory kits at Furnace Creek Visitor Center
More from NPS
Park updates, places, and stories.
Explore official park highlights, current updates, and educational stories from Death Valley National Park.
Featured Places
Park Highlights
Major Death Valley destinations, scenic areas, historic sites, and official NPS descriptions.
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Learn Before You Go
Articles & Park Updates
Park news, official articles, geology, wildlife, desert safety, road updates, and seasonal announcements.
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