Viewpoint
Badwater Basin
Death Valley, California
Salt flat at 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America.
- Price
- Park entry fee
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
A vast white salt pan reached by a short boardwalk from a car park. Walk out onto the flats for patterned crusts and mountain views.
Good to know
- Bring a hat and water; summer is extremely hot
- Sunrise has the best light
- Best time
- Morning
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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