Learn about fascinating mining history in Death Valley. 20 mule team wagons, borax, fortunes and more! Easy 1/3 mile walk on a paved path.

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Harmony Borax Works Ranger Program

Stroll through the Death Valley Wilderness with a Park Ranger. Explore living and non-living parts of this unique landscape.

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Sand Dunes Ranger Walk

Visit an extreme part of the park and learn about the unique forces that create the lowest, hottest and driest place in North America.

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Badwater Basin Ranger Talk

Hike with a ranger through one of Death Valley’s most popular and beautiful canyons. Easy walk with one small scramble. Approximately 1 mile. Bring water, a hat and hiking shoes.

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Golden Canyon Ranger-led Hike

Astronomy

Stargazing

Biking

Mountain Biking

Road Biking

Camping

Backcountry Camping

Car or Front Country Camping

Canyoneering

Food

Flying

Golf

Guided Tours

Hiking

Backcountry Hiking

Front-Country Hiking

Horse Trekking

Living History

First Person Interpretation

Junior Ranger Program

Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching

Park Film

Museum Exhibits

Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store

Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Industry

Animals

Mountains

Fish

Asian American Heritage

Incarceration

Japanese-American Internment

Tortoises and Turtles

Endangered

Trails

Unique Species

Women's History

Archeology

The Gold Rush

Birds

Scenic Views

Foothills, Plains and Valleys

Native American Heritage

Night Sky

Wilderness

Mining

Westward Expansion

Dunes

Geology

Fossils and Paleontology

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.

This permit allows all persons traveling with the permit holder in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/RV/aircraft) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Pass holders may leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Motorcycle

This permit allows a single individual traveling on foot or individuals traveling on one bicycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Per Person

1 - 15 Passenger Vehicle: $15 per person.

In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Commercial Entrance - Per Person

16 - 25 Passenger Vehicle: $100

In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

26 + Passenger Vehicle: $200

In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

Non-commercial Groups (e.g., Scout groups, church groups, etc.) entering in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more are charged per-person for each person on board, not to exceed $200.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other approved national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of Park entrance fees, provided that visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities that the group intends to use, support those purposes. Submit your waiver through the link below at least one month prior to your visit.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

This pass allows all persons traveling with the pass holder in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) or those on a motorcycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish for 12 months from the month of purchase.

Day	Hours
Friday	All Day
Monday	All Day
Sunday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day

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