Does Death Valley have a fee?

Does Death Valley have a fee? Admission: Admission to Death Valley National Park costs $15 per person, or $30 per vehicle, and is valid for seven days. Motorcycle entrance fees are $25 per bike, and annual Death Valley passes are also available for purchase for $55, valid for one year.

Can you visit Death Valley for free?

Fees & Passes Death Valley National Park charges an entrance fee year-round. More information can be found on the fees and passes page.

What are the dangers of Death Valley?

Flash Floods: Avoid canyons during rain storms and be prepared to move to higher ground. While driving, be alert for water running in washes and across road dips. Mine Hazards: Do not enter mine tunnels or shafts. Mines may be unstable, have hidden shafts, pockets of bad air, and poisonous gas.

Can I sleep in my car in Death Valley?

Yes, you can sleep in your car in Death Valley, but only in designated campgrounds. It is not allowed to sleep in your car outside of these designated areas or along the side of the road. There are several campgrounds within Death Valley National Park that allow car camping.

Can you do Death Valley without a car?

If you don't have car access, then the Bundu Bus will be the next cheapest option. The bus travels through Death Valley on its way from Las Vegas to Yosemite and the $89 one-way fare includes a guided tour of a portion of the park.

Does Death Valley get cold?

Winter daytime temperatures are mild in the low elevations, with cool nights that only occasionally reach freezing. Higher elevations are cooler than the low valley. Temperatures drop 3 to 5°F (2 to 3°C) with every thousand vertical feet gained(approx. 300m).

Why is Death Valley so expensive?

Because transporting goods to Death Valley is both difficult and dangerous, gas prices are commonly higher than other places in Southern California and across the country. So as gas prices began to increase across the country, so did the already high prices in Death Valley.

Is Death Valley a scary drive?

From the nps.gov website on Death Valley: Yes, but you must be prepared and use common sense. With an air conditioned vehicle you can safely tour many of the main sites in Death Valley. Stay on paved roads in summer, and if your car breaks down, stay with it until help arrives.

Can you just drive through Death Valley?

Yes, but you must be prepared and use common sense. With an air conditioned vehicle you can safely tour many of the main sites in Death Valley. Stay on paved roads in summer, and if your car breaks down, stay with it until help arrives.

What is the best month to visit Death Valley?

The highs for Death Valley in the spring months average between 82-100°F (27-38°C) with lows averaging 55-73°F (13-23°C). March and through mid-April are great months to visit the park, but by end of April into May starts the consistent 100 degree days.

Is 2 days enough for Death Valley?

If you like the idea of exploring sand dunes, climbing down into an extinct volcano, hiking through canyons, and seeing one of the United States' most unique landscapes, Death Valley is calling your name. With 2 days in Death Valley, you can see the main highlights, although more time allows you to explore further.

Does Death Valley get crowded?

Avoiding the Crowds Visitors tend to avoid the summer and crowd Death Valley on weekends and school holidays the rest of the year, especially in the spring. December and January are the quietest months (with the exception of Christmas week and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day weekend).

What do I need to know before going to Death Valley?

Do people live in Death Valley?

Nearly one thousand people are living in Death Valley, California. Death Valley offers its inhabitants an unforgiving yet unique landscape.

Is there cell service in Death Valley?

Cell phones do not work in most areas of Death Valley National Park and wifi is only available for purchase at the Furnace Creek Ranch (Hotel).

Can I sleep in Death Valley?

Lodging. Whether you are looking to stay in a luxury hotel or a simple tent cabin, Death Valley has a range of options available.