• Journigan’s Mill - The initial stop on Emigrant Canyon Rd, offering an optional detour to the Wildrose Charcoal Kilns. Although little remains of this early 20th-century processing plant, the foundations, empty tanks, and other remnants may captivate photographers and history enthusiasts.
• Wildrose Campground - The second stop on Emigrant Canyon Rd, this former Civilian Conservation Corps campground is perfect for a leg stretch during the drive to the charcoal kilns. Explore the remaining campground structures, conveniently located just off the road.
• Charcoal Kilns - Discover ten unique, beehive-shaped charcoal kilns lined up in a row high in the Panamint Range. Step inside one and you might still catch a hint of charcoal!
• Stovepipe Wells Village - For dining or refueling within the park, Stovepipe Wells is recommended. This wayside offers visitor services and accommodations.
• Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - The only sand dunes on the tour! While they can be viewed from the parking lot, exploring the dunes on foot and wandering among the mesquite trees offers great photo opportunities. This is a top choice for sunsets and stargazing.
• Devils Cornfield - Near the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, a peculiar patch of Arrowweed resembles corn bunches in a field. Though not much to see, a small parking area allows visitors to safely park and take a closer look.
• Salt Creek Interpretive Trail - A 0.5-mile boardwalk along the Salt Creek wetland, a vital watering hole for wildlife and home to the endangered Salt Creek Pupfish. The easy trail is accessible via a dirt road.
• Harmony Borax Works - Explore the remnants of Death Valley’s earliest mining operation. Placards along the short path explain the various buildings and mechanisms used to process borax. You’ll also see one of the wagons pulled by the famous 20-mule teams.
• Mustard Canyon - Although there’s no designated stop, a detour into a small canyon with a unique yellow hue is possible. Before driving, check with the park for current road conditions. Typically, this dirt road is well-maintained but bumpy, and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles.

10. Furnace Creek Visitor Center

• Furnace Creek Visitor Center - An essential stop for information, restrooms, a water refill station, and a museum with excellent displays on Death Valley’s natural and human history.
• The Ranch at Death Valley - Furnace Creek is the sole location for dining and refueling within the park. Although prices are higher, there’s an ice cream parlor, buffet-style restaurant, and Wild West-themed saloon. The General Store offers souvenirs and a small grocery section. For more on the area’s mining history, visit the Borax Museum.
• Devil’s Golf Course - Marvel at the otherworldly formations of Death Valley’s salt flat, accessible via a short dirt road from Badwater Road. There’s no trail, so sturdy shoes are recommended if you venture into the ‘golf course.’ The salt can be sharp!
• Badwater Basin - The lowest point in North America and a highlight of any Death Valley visit. A boardwalk is available by the parking lot, but visitors are welcome to explore the Badwater Basin trail. Venture as far as desired into the salt flats, with a 1-mile trek to reach the fascinating geometric salt shapes, making it a 2-mile round trip.
• Natural Bridge Trail - The trail to the natural bridge rock formation is flat but rocky, approximately 1 mile round-trip from the parking lot to the bridge and back.
• Artist’s Drive - A one-way road leading up to the Black Mountains through a twisty canyon. The drive is enjoyable, navigating through a tight desert landscape. The highlight is Artists Palette, where minerals in the rock create a colorful cliff. Explore on foot for a closer view.
• Golden Canyon Trailhead - A popular hike in the park, guiding hikers through a barren canyon. It’s about 3 miles, or 5 kilometers, round-trip to the Red Cathedral cliff formation.
• Zabriskie Point - Offers one of the park’s most iconic views, overlooking the Red Cathedral and Manly Beacon rock formations. Noted for its film history and as the album cover for U2’s Joshua Tree. The walk from the parking lot to the overlook is short and paved, but steep.
• Twenty Mule Team Canyon - Similar to Mustard Canyon, this is a dirt road adventure into a winding canyon. There’s no specific stop, but it’s a 15-minute detour from the main tour route. Check with the park for current road conditions before driving. Typically, this dirt road is well-maintained but bumpy, and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles.
• Dante’s View - A breathtaking sight. Ascend over 5,000 feet to this overlook directly above Badwater Basin. From here, view the lowest point in North America with the dramatic Panamint Range towering on the opposite side of the valley. On clear days, the Sierra Nevada, including Mt. Whitney—the highest point in the lower 48 states—can be seen. This is a popular spot for sunsets and stargazing.

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Death Valley is one of America’s most evocative national parks, with desolate desert landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, and of course, the lowest point in North America. Let Shaka Guide lead the way!

We take you to many of the park’s most fascinating and awe-inspiring places.

Plus, we’ll discover some surprising references to popular culture. You don’t know what you don’t know about Death Valley!

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour!

• Take in views of Badwater Basin at Dante’s View
• Walk along of field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point

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• Optional Starting Point: • West Entrance of Death Valley National Park near Panamint Springs.
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