What families say

Families rave about the variety packed into one park—salt flats at Badwater Basin, golden badlands at Zabriskie Point, sand dunes, and canyon drives like Artists Drive and 20 Mule Team Canyon—with most sights clustered near Furnace Creek and doable in one full day or spread over two for a more relaxed pace with hikes. Trails are described as well-maintained and the park surprisingly accessible despite its remoteness, but the extreme heat is a constant theme, so plan around it: hydrate, avoid low-elevation spots at peak sun, and consider visiting early or late in the day (sunrise/sunset at Zabriskie Point or D

Ages 8–18