Viewpoint where visitors can see the central part of Death Valley from a vantage point 5,500 feet above sea level
General Information
Length:
0.3 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain:
~40 feet
Difficulty
Easy
Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, year-round
Best visited at sunrise, sunset, or during a new moon for stargazing
Best visited at sunrise, sunset, or during a new moon for stargazing
Fees:
Private Vehicle (7-day pass): $30
Motorcycle (7-day pass): $25
Individual (on foot or bicycle, 7-day pass): $15
Annual Death Valley Pass: $55
America the Beautiful Pass: $80
Motorcycle (7-day pass): $25
Individual (on foot or bicycle, 7-day pass): $15
Annual Death Valley Pass: $55
America the Beautiful Pass: $80
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed on trails or at the overlook
May be walked in developed areas such as roads and parking lots, must be leashed (max 6 feet)
May be walked in developed areas such as roads and parking lots, must be leashed (max 6 feet)
Closest cities with hotels:
Furnace Creek (25 mi)
Beatty, NV (~1 hr)
Pahrump, NV (~1.5 hrs)
Beatty, NV (~1 hr)
Pahrump, NV (~1.5 hrs)
Seasons:
Winter: Ideal temperatures and clear skies
Spring and Fall: Pleasant weather and longer daylight
Summer: Not recommended due to extreme heat
Spring and Fall: Pleasant weather and longer daylight
Summer: Not recommended due to extreme heat
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Furnace Creek (25 mi): Drive southeast on CA-190 for 17 miles, then turn right onto Dante’s View Road and continue 8 miles up the mountain to the paved parking area.
Overview
Dante’s View is a paved viewpoint at 5,476 feet on the Black Mountains crest, about 25 miles south of Furnace Creek, with a sweeping panorama nearly 5,500 feet above the salt flats of Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America, and, across the valley, the Panamint Range and snow-capped Telescope Peak. Morning light is best, and the area is much cooler than the valley floor. A short trail leads along the ridge.
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