Pahrump, Nevada
Pahrump, Nevada is the closest big town to Death Valley National Park for visitors heading to the park from Las Vegas.
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Pahrump, Nevada Details
Pahrump, Nevada is the closest big town to Death Valley National Park for visitors heading to the park from Las Vegas (which serves as the international gateway to Death Valley and the airport for most people who fly to see the park). The town's odd name actually comes from the Shoshone, "Pah-Rimpi," meaning "Water Rock -- the area is home to many artesian wells. A town of 36,000, Pahrump has multiple restaurants and hotels, gas stations, supermarkets, and other services of interest to travelers to Death Valley, which is about an hour away. The town also has several wineries, casinos, and legal brothels. Billing itself as "Your Basecamp to Adventure," Pahrump touts its proximity to Death Valley as well as attractions like off-roading, the Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, and the Pahrump Valley Speedway.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pahrump, Nevada
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22.1 mi away
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
The Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge protects a desert oasis that is home to the Devil's Hole pupfish.
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Amargosa Opera House
Located just outside the park, the Amargosa Opera House is a one of a kind historic property blending art, history, and lodging.
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Highway 190
California Highway 190 is the single most important access road for Death Valley National Park.
24.0 mi away
Death Valley Junction
Death Valley Junction, Calif., sits at the intersection of Highway 190 and Highway 127, to the east of Death Valley National Park.
28.2 mi away
Highway 178 (Jubilee Pass Road/Badwater Road)
Highway 178 runs west into the park from the town of Shoshone, Calif.
