The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Death Valley National Park, Inyo County

July 11, 2021 Brain Ambrose

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1. Dante's View

Dante's View Rd. off Rte. 190 30 mi south of Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
Excellent
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5.0 based on 2,237 reviews

Dante's View

Reviewed By lkbashor - Carson City, United States

High atop Dante's View above Death Valley you will see what I can only describe as breathtaking, spectacular views. This is a MUST drive that is about located above Badwater Basin, looking out over all of Death Valley, into Panamint Valley and on the clearest of days you will see Mount Whitney - WOW just WOW beautiful! Making the drive 16 miles south of Furnace Creek was well worth it, with even getting a reprieve in temperature from the valley floor in Death Valley, seeing a significant drop of 10 to 20 degrees. On the particular day we went we even had wind gusts of upwards of 40 mph that had us cautious of getting close to the edge. Grab your binoculars to spot out different places at 5575 feet above it all - you will want to photograph your smiling faces with the colors of the desert landscape below and the panaromic views all around. Well worth IT!!

2. Zabriskie Point

Route 190, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://nps.gov/deva
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,799 reviews

Zabriskie Point

A dramatic look-out point in Death Valley.

Reviewed By cranemantim - Pahrump, United States

Beautiful overlook, especially after it has rained like this morning for amazing sunsets, it's an easy hike up small hill from parking lot.

3. Badwater

Badwater Rd. 19 mi south of Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,980 reviews

Badwater

Located in Death Valley, this small salt pond is more than 280 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North America.

Reviewed By Baywalk827 - Hayward, United States

It is totally cool to be 282 feet below sea level surrounded by salt that looks like snow! Enjoy a hike out and marvel at the earth's processes and vastness of the valley. Visiting during cooler season recommended.

4. Golden Canyon

Badwater Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 611 reviews

Golden Canyon

These fan-shaped mountains created by the deposits of millions of years of flash floods are a good place for day hikes.

Reviewed By izzygirl417 - Chicago, United States

We hiked Golden Canyon just to see more of the NP, it was a rather quick and easy hike, we actually did it in regular shoes, and clothing. Definately bring some water of course because this is Death Valley. Soak in the Golden colors of the rocks, such a pretty hike.

5. Titus Canyon

Titus Canyon Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/titus-canyon.htm
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4.5 based on 455 reviews

Titus Canyon

Perhaps the most memorable thing about this Death Valley canyon is the trip you'll take to it.

Reviewed By V6350LQrichardl - Cook, United States

Was one of, if not the best, dual-sport / adventure motorcycle rides I have ever done. Simply spectacular. Perfect for moderately skilled adventure motorcyclists, though may be a bit too much for a novice on a heavy bike. Would probably be fine for a novice on a light enduro, though note National Park rules restrict motorcycles to street legal bikes I think, which is good because it limits traffic. Would be no problem in any stock high clearance 4X4, though longbed pickups may not be able to get around some of the tight turns. On a Sunday at noon, I rode the whole trail and saw only one other party, a couple in a jeep, all of which contributed awesomely to the sense of isolation and wonder. The ascent from the east is unremarkable, and one may think, "What's the big deal?", but then you crest a couple passes and you are blessed with amazing views down into the narrow valley falls that away from you. Descending into it on narrow steep switchbacks through incredible, steep rock formations was so fun and visually stimulating. Every 30 seconds, you are saying, "Holy S***!" Ghost Town! Petroglyphs! After a couple miles of steep descent, one has the sense that you are about to emerge out of the valley, but you would be wrong! The valley floor, essentially a large dry riverbed extends another several miles, narrowing dramatically. Each new turn provides another seemingly even better view than the one just before. Finally, you get dumped out at the end of the canyon. I want to do it again!

6. Daylight Pass

Death Valley National Park, CA 92328
Excellent
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Daylight Pass

A moderately strenuous pass leading to Titus Canyon.

Reviewed By TrailTrekker15 - Tallahassee, United States

My wife and I took Daylight Pass Road on our way out of Death Valley. The views were incredible! The road rapidly rises out of the valley into the surrounding mountains. Once you cross the pass, Nevada spread out before us. Right after coming out of the mountains, I recommend a quick drive through Rhysolite Ghost Town near Beatty. This was a beautiful way to end our day at Death Valley!

7. Ubehebe Crater

Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-2331 http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
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4.5 based on 571 reviews

Ubehebe Crater

Ubehebe and its little brother (a smaller crater) winningly tempt hikers down their steep and colorful slopes.

Reviewed By 58mads

I've never seen a crater before, and this one is easily accessible. You can see it from the parking lot. You can also walk down into it, but the uphill climb back up, I understand, is a little steep. I didn't go down. From Stovepipe Wells, where we stayed, it's an easy 30 mile drive on paved road. Well worth the trip.

8. The Devil's Speedway

Death Valley National Park, CA
Excellent
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

The Devil's Speedway

This rough road is one of the notable sights in the middle of the valley.

Reviewed By gkw09 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Without a car but yours on the road, you can fly down the road at terrific pace marvelling at all of the natural beauty around you. Some amazing scenery, just unbelievable, and a cool breeze as you drive down The Devil’s Speedway makes for a brilliant experience.

9. Devil's Golf Course

Badwater Rd., Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://nps.gov/deva
Excellent
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4.5 based on 847 reviews

Devil's Golf Course

A seemingly infinite number of crusted salt formations jut from the "course."

Reviewed By Biff_Simp - Wilbraham, United States

A side road off the road to Badwater takes you down a bumpy dirt road to a parking lot, surrounded by craggy boulders, which are really meteorite-like sharp crystal formations of salt. Warning: do not take the road at 5mph or your suspension will have the worst of it. 25mph allows your car to ride over the bumps in a reasonably smooth pace. Once there, you can either admire from the lot or be adventurous and set out across the craggy landscape. It IS fun.

10. Artist's Drive

Badwater Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://nps.gov/deva
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,751 reviews

Artist's Drive

Reviewed By WorldExplorer50 - Irvine, United States

Good thing this is a one-way drive to contain rogue tourists ... beautiful colors, suprisingly long drive (nearly 10 miles) through gorgeous mineral hills of varying colors. Sundown is wonderful as the sun hits the hills.

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