Furnace Creek
Furnace Creek is the main hub of activity and information for Death Valley National Park.
Plan Around Furnace Creek
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Furnace Creek Details
Furnace Creek is the main hub of activity and information for Death Valley National Park. Located in the heart of the park on Highway 190, this is the location of the park's main visitor center (the Furnace Creek Visitor Center), two in-park hotels (the Inn at Furnace Creek and the Furnace Creek Ranch), three park campgrounds (Furnace Creek, Sunset, and Texas Springs), stores, restaurants, a gas station, and a small airport. Attractions in Furnace Creek or nearby include the Borax Museum, Zabriskie Point, and Artists Palette. A visit to Death Valley is well worth a few days of your time, but if you only have a day or even a few hours, you should head for Furnace Creek to get oriented and then explore some of these nearby sites.
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Nearby Parks Around Furnace Creek
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Furnace Creek
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1.1 mi away
Jeep Rentals
If you didn't drive your own 4WD with a lift kit to Death Valley, you can rent a fully equipped Jeep in the park.
1.2 mi away
Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail
This hike takes you up the aptly named Golden Canyon.
1.2 mi away
The Inn at Death Valley
The historic crown jewel of the park and a longtime AAA four diamond resort.
1.5 mi away
The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers Campground
Located next to The Ranch at Death Valley and the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Fiddlers Campground offers convenient camping in the heart of Death Valley National Park.
1.6 mi away
The Ranch at Death Valley
Set below sea level in the heart of the park, The Ranch offers a relaxed, resort style stay surrounded by some of the most dramatic desert scenery in the world.
