Death Valley National Park is a study in extremes — the lowest, hottest, and driest place in North America, and also one of the most starkly beautiful. Salt flats, sand dunes, and colorful badlands make it feel like an entirely different planet, all within a few hours of Las Vegas.
Top Things to Do in Death Valley
Badwater Basin, at 282 feet below sea level, is the lowest point in North America — a vast, blindingly white salt flat that stretches to the horizon and one of the park's most surreal sights. Zabriskie Point offers the classic Death Valley sunrise view, overlooking golden, eroded badlands that have appeared in countless films and photographs.
The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are easily accessible and especially striking at sunrise or sunset when the light rakes across the dunes. Artist's Drive, a scenic one-way loop, passes Artist's Palette, where volcanic minerals stain the hillsides in shades of pink, green, and purple rarely seen in nature.
What to Pack for Death Valley
Death Valley's heat is genuinely dangerous, especially outside the cooler winter months — extra water, sun protection, and checking your vehicle's condition before heading in are essential. The VacationGrabs Big Outdoor Leather Backpack has the capacity for the extra water a Death Valley day demands, and the VacationGrabs Vintage Leather Backpack is great for shorter stops along the scenic drives.
Book Death Valley Tours and Experiences
Sunrise photography tours, Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point day trips from Las Vegas, and stargazing tours are among the best ways to experience Death Valley. Browse Death Valley tours and experiences below to plan your trip.
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