Learn About the Park

 
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Extreme Temperatures

Why is Death Valley so hot? Why is Death Valley so dry? Students explore how geography and geology interact to make Death Valley extreme.

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Education

Come explore our 3.4 million acre classroom! Work with our Education Specialist, or get information on fee waivers, field trips, and more.

Children
Kids & Youth

There are lots of great things for kids to do in Death Valley.

Nature
Nature

From snow-covered peaks to beautiful sand dunes the driest, lowest, hottest spot in North America has so much to explore.

History and Culture
History and Culture

The home of the Timbisha Shoshone, towns and mining camps have come and gone, and now a National Park.

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Death Valley Natural History Association

Death Valley Natural History Association is the nonprofit partner of the National Park, and operates the bookstores in the Visitor Centers.

Laws, Policies, and Planning
Management

Learn about laws and management policies, information and public comment for projects in Death Valley.

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Wilderness

Death Valley National Park has the largest area of designated National Park wilderness in the contiguous United States.

Last updated: January 24, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 579
Death Valley, CA 92328

Phone:

760 786-3200

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