Scenic landscape view in Death Valley in California, Nevada, United States

Death Valley

United States, California, Nevada

Death Valley

LocationUnited States, California, Nevada
RegionCalifornia, Nevada
TypeNational Park
Coordinates36.5050°, -117.0790°
EstablishedFebruary 11, 1933
Area13650.3
Nearest CityBeatty (8 mi)
Major CityLas Vegas (120 mi)
Entrance Fee30

About Death Valley

Death Valley is the largest national park in the contiguous United States and the lowest point in North America. The park is known for its extreme temperatures, diverse desert landscapes, and unique geological features. Badwater Basin, at 282 feet below sea level, is the lowest point in North America.