{"id":1462,"date":"2022-05-07T04:05:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T04:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2022-05-07T04:24:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-07T04:24:36","slug":"tips-for-visiting-death-valley-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/tips-for-visiting-death-valley-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for visiting Death Valley National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At roughly the size of the state of Connecticut, Death Valley is the largest national park in the contiguous United States. Most people only drive through the park, using it as a connection between Las Vegas and the Eastern Sierras of California. But they miss out on all the splendor that Death Valley has to offer. We put together a few tips for visiting Death Valley National Park so you don\u2019t have to miss out on anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, you must plan ahead and prepare for your trip. Here are some of the most important tips for visiting Death Valley that we can think of to ensure an enjoyable, memorable, and complete tour of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mesquite Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip #1 \u2013 Plan ahead for your visit to Death Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We really can\u2019t stress this enough! Of course, this is an important tip for anything you do in life. But this is especially true for Death Valley. There are two main reasons to plan ahead prior to a trip to Death Valley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. It\u2019s a huge park! You\u2019ll be saving yourself a lot of time if you know ahead of time what you want to visit and how to get there. To really appreciate Death Valley, we urge you to take a few days and explore its hidden treasures<\/a>.<\/li>
  2. You\u2019ll have little to no cell phone reception in the majority of the park. You wouldn\u2019t be able to look things up on your smartphone if you need to change plans last minute. Worse, you won\u2019t be able to call for help if you get stuck on a dirt road.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Bottom line, you need to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip #2 \u2013 Download detailed maps of Death Valley for offline use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As discussed above, you\u2019re going to be off the grid for most of Death Valley. Download detailed maps to your phone or GPS. Better yet, order this National Geographic map<\/a> in case your batteries die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Racetrack Rd, Death Valley National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Tip #3 \u2013 Check weather and road conditions in Death Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Floods shut down roads quite often in the desert. For the most part, the park is able to clear debris and reopen roads within a day or two. But sometimes, like Scotty\u2019s Castle<\/a>, for example, it\u2019s a longer operation. You can check road conditions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note that most of the roads through Death Valley are rarely maintained unpaved dirt roads. If there is any precipitation, it changes the profile of the road and can result in dangerous situations. Before setting out on any dirt road adventure, check the weather forecast. Make sure you have the appropriate vehicle for whatever conditions you embark upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip #4 \u2013 Stock your car with emergency gear for the desert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s a short summary<\/a> of items you should always have in your vehicle when going anywhere in the American Southwest. If you\u2019re setting out from Las Vegas, stop at Basecamp Outdoor Gear<\/a> to rent a cooler, water jug, shovel, and other emergency supplies for your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The most important for Death Valley is to have extra food, water, and a spare tire. Make sure the spare tire is equivalent in size to your other tires. Check the tread and air pressure. If something is amiss, get a new spare before setting out! It is not uncommon to have tire blowouts in Death Valley since the dirt roads are full of sharp rocks. Shovel and traction devices<\/a> will help to get you out of sandy situations. Also, double-check that you have a jack that fits your car\u2019s size and a crowbar to change the tire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Examples of emergency supplies for desert driving<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Tip #5 \u2013 Rent a high-clearance vehicle, preferably 4WD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This will give you the freedom to roam just about anywhere in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip #6 \u2013 Check your car rental policy to driving in Death Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Some rental car agencies, especially campervan companies, do not allow travel through Death Valley in summer. Most rental car agencies do not allow driving on dirt roads, even if you rent a Jeep! Read the fine print before reserving your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Navigating Titus Canyon after a storm
    Photo by     Robson Hatsukami Morgan<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Tip #7 \u2013 Car camp in Death Valley\u2019s backcountry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The few hotels inside of Death Valley line the main highway that cuts through the park. What\u2019s the use in staying there if you\u2019re far away from any destinations you want to visit? Your best option is to camp. There\u2019s an array of campgrounds in the park<\/a>, ranging from RV Parks to simple backcountry tent camping. But the real pleasure is going off the beaten path to find backcountry roadside camping<\/a>. Just you, your car, and the wilderness. Obviously this also gets you closer to the destinations you should visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip #8 \u2013 Explore Death Valley at midnight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Honestly, this is the best tip to truly experience Death Valley! Just imagine, you\u2019re off the beaten path, all alone at night in the desert, a full moon or the milky way lighting your surroundings. It sounds surreal, but trust me, this is as real as it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Badwater Basin at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Now you should be equipped to visit Death Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    So get out there and experience Death Valley in the best way possible! Remember to use the DetourOn Travel Planner<\/a> to help organize your itineraries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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