Park Essentials

Park Fees and Permits

The entrance fee is $30 per vehicle, $25 for motorcycles, and $15 for those entering on foot or bike. The payment, valid for seven consecutive days, is collected at the park's ranger stations, self-serve fee stations, and the visitor center at Furnace Creek. Annual park passes, valid only at Death Valley, are $55.

A permit is not required for groups of 14 or fewer, but if you're planning an overnight visit to the backcountry, complete a registration form at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Backcountry camping is allowed in areas that are at least 2 miles from maintained campgrounds and the main paved or unpaved roads and ¼ mile from water sources. Most abandoned mining areas are restricted to day use.

Park Hours

The park is open day or night year-round. Most facilities operate daily 8–6.

Automobile Service Stations

Contacts

Furnace Creek Fuel. Hwy. 190, Furnace Creek, California, 92328. 760/786–2345.

Stovepipe Wells General Store Gas Station. Hwy. 190, Stovepipe Wells, California, 92328. 760/786–7090.

Cell Phone Reception

Results vary, but in general you should be able to get fairly good reception on the valley floor. In the surrounding mountains, however, don't count on it.

Restrooms

Flush toilets are available at many of the campgrounds throughout the park. There are public restrooms at Furnace Creek Visitor Center and Stovepipe Wells ranger station.