Explore 40 family-friendly activities in Death Valley — filtered by age, scheduled around nap time, and ready to drop into your personalized itinerary.
Easy 1-2 mile out-and-back walk on flat salt flats, lowest point in North America at -282 ft. Stroller-accessible on pac...
Open desert walk of 1-3 miles depending on how far you explore. No marked trail — kids roam freely on soft sand dunes up...
1.5-mile out-and-back through a colorful canyon to a 35-ft natural rock bridge. Rocky, uneven terrain with some scrambli...
Easy 1-mile out-and-back into a stunning golden badlands canyon. Rocky gravel path — stroller not suitable. Great for ki...
Indoor air-conditioned visitor center with excellent exhibits on geology, Native American history, wildlife, and park hi...
Free program for kids ages 4-12. Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet at Furnace Creek Visitor Center, complete activities th...
Short 0.1-mile paved walk to one of Death Valley's most iconic viewpoints overlooking badlands and golden eroded hills. ...
9-mile one-way scenic drive through colorful volcanic hills. Car-based activity — great for young children and babies. S...
Very short 0.25-mile paved loop at the Artist's Palette pullout within Artist's Drive. Stroller-accessible. Colorful vol...
Short 0.25-mile walk on a gravel road to jagged salt crystal formations. Strollers not suitable on rough salt surface. G...
Easy 0.5-mile boardwalk loop along a desert creek. Stroller-friendly on wooden boardwalk. Home to the rare Death Valley ...
Easy 0.5-mile paved path to the rim of a massive 600-ft deep volcanic crater, plus optional dirt rim loop of 1.5 miles. ...
Historic 1920s Spanish Revival mansion built by Chicago millionaire Albert Johnson. Grounds and exterior viewable; check...
Short 0.1-mile paved walk to a stunning 5,475-ft overlook with views of the entire Death Valley basin, Badwater Basin, a...
Free ranger-led programs at the Stovepipe Wells campground amphitheater covering geology, wildlife, and park history. Fa...
Evening ranger-led campfire program at Furnace Creek Amphitheater with stories about Death Valley's geology, wildlife, a...
2.2-mile out-and-back through a polished marble and mosaic breccia canyon. Rocky trail with some easy scrambling over sm...
Death Valley is an International Dark Sky Park with some of the darkest skies in the US. No specific trail needed — simp...
Easy 0.25-mile flat loop trail to ruins of an 1880s borax processing plant with original 20-mule team wagons on display....
2.7-mile one-way unpaved scenic road through eroded badlands (suitable for regular vehicles with care). Car-based activi...
Short stroll among historic date palm trees at the Furnace Creek Ranch area. Flat, shaded path — one of the few shaded w...
Outdoor and small indoor museum showcasing historic mining equipment, 20-mule team wagons, and borax mining history at F...
Drive Badwater Road (Hwy 178) from Furnace Creek south past Devil's Golf Course, Artists Drive, and Badwater Basin — abo...
Easy 0.25-mile flat walk along 10 perfectly preserved 1870s stone charcoal kilns in the Panamint Mountains at 6,800 ft e...
27-mile one-way unpaved road through a dramatic canyon ending at a narrow slot canyon walk. Requires a high-clearance ve...
Spring-fed swimming pool at The Oasis at Death Valley resort, open to resort guests. Day passes may be available — call ...
World's lowest golf course at -214 ft below sea level — an unusual family experience. Open to resort guests and public. ...
Small playground area at Furnace Creek Ranch suitable for young children ages 2-10. Flat, easy walking on paved paths. S...
Drive the main paved Highway 190 corridor through the heart of Death Valley, passing Zabriskie Point, Furnace Creek, and...
Furnace Creek area is excellent for spotting roadrunners, coyotes, ravens, and ground squirrels. Walk the date palm gard...
Historic quirky opera house and hotel in Death Valley Junction, just outside the park. Murals painted by Marta Becket co...
Small outdoor interpretive display at Furnace Creek Visitor Center area explaining the endemic Death Valley pupfish, one...
2-mile out-and-back trail to historic gold mine ruins and aerial tramway towers. Rocky, uneven terrain — stroller not su...
Self-guided family activity using the Death Valley geology brochure (free at visitor center) to identify rock types alon...
Camp at Furnace Creek Campground — the park's most popular family campground with flush toilets, water, and fire rings. ...
Open walk on California's tallest sand dunes (680 ft), located in the remote Eureka Valley. 44-mile one-way drive from F...
Visit the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes at sunrise for the most dramatic light and cooler temperatures. Open walking across t...
In wet years, Death Valley explodes with colorful wildflowers Feb-Apr. Best spots include Badwater Road, Jubilee Pass, a...
2-mile out-and-back through a dramatic badlands wash canyon near Badwater Road. Flat sandy wash with some rocks — stroll...
Small general store and snack bar at Stovepipe Wells for resupplying snacks, water, fuel, and a cold treat. Stroller-acc...
Top family activities include Badwater Basin Salt Flats Walk, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Natural Bridge Canyon Trail, Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail, Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Toddler Trip curates age-appropriate activities and builds nap-aware itineraries for your family.
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