Death Valley Guide
(A) Furnace Creek
The village surrounding the Ranch and Inn. This is where all wedding events will take place and where the most amenities are. Furnace Creek has 2 hotels, cottages, a general store, 6 restaurants, an ice cream store, bike/jeep rental, gas station, and a golf course.
(B) Stovepipe Wells
Stovepipe Wells Village, is another rest stop within Death Valley. It has a general store, gas station, restaurant, saloon, and a hotel.
(C) Panamint Springs
Situated on the western edge of the park, Panamint Springs is the most remote and rugged village, about an hour's drive from Furnace Creek. It’s a good base for exploring Darwin Falls.
(1) Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Known for dramatic shadows at sunrise and sunset, as ripples and edges in the dunes stand out in greater contrast. They are also a great place to observe Death Valley’s famous dark night skies. 30 minute drive from the Inn.
(2) Harmony Borax Works
Harmony Borax drew people to Death Valley in the late 1800s and in the subsequent popularity of the Furnace Creek area. Explore the ruins of the plant and associated townsite.
(3) Zabriskie Point
Another lookout point for an unforgettable view of Death Valley's wildly eroded and vibrantly colored badlands. Only a 5 minute drive from the Inn.
(4) Golden Canyon
4 potential hiking loops in a prime spot of the park. If you're trying to go for a good hike, we highly recommend the 4.3 mile Gower Gulch Loop.
(5) Artists Palette
The most popular scenic drive in the park, a nine mile paved road winds through colorful rainbow hills of Artists Palette. 15 minute drive from the Inn to the road entry.
(6) Devils Golf Course
An immense area of rock salt eroded by wind and rain into jagged spires. 15 minute drive from the Inn.
(7) Dante’s View
An unworldly lookout point at 5000 ft above the valley floor. 30 minute drive from the Inn.
(8) Badwater Basin
The lowest point in North America at 282 ft below see level! A must-see while you're here.
(9) Wildrose Charcoal Kilns
Completed in 1877, a collection of mining kilns constructed to supply charcoal for the Modock Mines 25 miles to the west in the Argus Range. These were used in the 1870's.
(10) Telescope Peak
Highest peak in Death Valley at 11,049 ft. Take this tough 13 mile hike to this epic lookout.
(11) Darwin Falls
Highest waterfall in Death Valley National Park at 80 feet, a dramatic oasis accessible via hike.