Furnace Creek Visitor Center
36.4618, -116.8667 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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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.
- Every day
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
The Furnace Creek Visitor Center is open every day of the year, including holidays.
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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.
Large single-story building with covered walkway leading to entrance. Entrance is through two sets of double swinging glass doors. Directly ahead is a recessed wooden information desk, staffed by rangers, where visitors can pay fees and receive information. To the right is a museum with display topics including wildlife, human history, dark skies, climate/weather, and geology. To the left is a large table topographic map of the Death Valley area. Beyond the map are shelves and tables with merchandise (clothing, books, and educational souvenirs), sold by the non-profit park bookstore, Death Valley Natural History Association. Large double doors lead from the bookstore to an auditorium with seating, a stage, and a projector screen.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Furnace Creek Visitor Center?
Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley National Park is at Furnace Creek, Furnace Creek, CA.
What services does Furnace Creek Visitor Center offer?
Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley National Park lists assistive listening systems, automated entrance, automated external defibrillator (aed), benches/seating, bicycle - rack, captioned media, cellular signal, first aid/medical care available, food/drink - snacks, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, internet/wifi available, parking - auto, parking - bus/rv, permits issued, picnic shelter/pavilion, picnic table, restroom, restroom - accessible, restroom - family, tactile exhibit, theater/auditorium, toilet - flush, trash dumpster, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible.
Is there a passport stamp at Furnace Creek Visitor Center?
Yes. Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Green ink with words "Death Valley National Park," "Death Valley, CA," and full date in center.
What is the phone number for Furnace Creek Visitor Center?
Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley National Park can be reached on 760-786-3200.
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