Pack for extreme desert heat, vast distances, and zero shade
Build My Death Valley Pack List →Death Valley National Park is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the US, with salt flats at 282 feet below sea level, towering dunes, and colorful badlands. Heat management is a matter of survival here. Use this packing guide as a starting point, then let PackList's AI personalize it based on your exact dates, activities, and gear preferences.
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.
62°F — Clear (current forecast).
Gas Pumps at Panamint Springs Resort are Closed at Night Information
Gasoline is available at Panamint Springs Resort from 7am-9:30pm, daily. Gas is available at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells 24hrs.
Summer temperatures exceed 120°F — avoid all low-elevation hiking after morning
Never hike in the heat of the day; many heat deaths occur here
Stay with your vehicle if it breaks down — it's easier to find than a person
Carry extra water for your car's radiator and yourself
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