Furnace Creek Visitor Center

About Furnace Creek Visitor Center

Furnace Creek Visitor Center is the central hub for all things Death Valley. Here you can pay the park entrance fee, speak with a ranger about trip plans or questions, participate in the Junior Ranger program, watch the 20-minute park film, explore museum displays, and browse the park bookstore.

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How to Get There

Las Vegas, NV - Blue Diamond NV160 west to Pahrump, NV. Left on Bell Vista/State Line Road to Death Valley Junction and then left on CA190 (west) into the park. Lone Pine, CA - Take CA 190 east into the park. Ridgecrest, CA - Head north toward Trona, CA on CA178 to CA190. Baker, CA - Take 127 North to CA178 or CA190 west (left). Beatty, NV - Take NV374 south/west into the park.

Plan Your Visit to Furnace Creek Visitor Center

Heading to Furnace Creek Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)