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Death Valley National Park
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CONTACT DETAILS
Death Valley National Park
P.O. Box 579
Death Valley, CA 92328-0579
Visitor Information: 760-786-3200
Commercial Permits: 760-786-3241
E-mail: DEVA_Superintendent@nps.gov
www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
DIRECTIONS
The park is transected from east to west by California Highway 190. On the east in Nevada, Highway 95 parallels the park from north to south with connecting highways at Scotty's Junction (State Route 267), Beatty (State Route 374), and Lathrop Wells (State Route 373). South of the park, Interstate 15 passes through Baker, California, on its way from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. State Route 127 travels north from Baker to Shoshone (State Route 178) and Death Valley Junction (Highway 190). West of the park, State Route 178 passes through Ridgecrest and Trona on its way north to a junction with 190. Also to the west, Highway 395 parallels the park from north to south with connections to Highway 190 at Olancha and Lone Pine.
CAMPING
The Furnace Creek Campground is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Subject to campsite availability, you can book reservations as late as one day prior to arrival. Call 800-365-2267(camp) between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pacific time.
LODGING
The Furnace Creek Inn, 760-786-2361, and the Furnace Creek Ranch, 760-786-2345, provide motel accommodations in the Furnace Creek area. Additional information and reservations are available at www.furnacecreekresort.com. The Stovepipe Wells Village provides motel accommodations and limited recreational vehicle camping facilities, 760-786-2387.
The Panamint Springs Resort offers resort accommodations and camping, 775-482-7680.
WEATHER
Death Valley is generally sunny, dry, and clear throughout the year. The winters are mild with occasional winter storms, but summers are extremely hot and dry. Summer high temperatures commonly run above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Comfortable clothing providing sun protection and a broad-brimmed hat are recommended in summer. Winter requires warmer clothing and light to medium jackets. Sturdy walking shoes are important year-round.
VISITOR CENTER
The Furnace Creek Visitor Center houses museum exhibits, a visitor information desk, and the Death Valley Natural History Association bookstore. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication
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