Overview | Furnace Creek Visitor Center | Death Valley National Park, California

Use the Furnace Creek Visitor Center as your major staging area for adventures in Death Valley. It’s an important starting point for your experience of Death Valley.

Directions to Furnace Creek Visitor Center | Death Valley National Park, California

From Las Vegas take Hwy 95 North to Beatty, Nevada. At Beatty Nevada take Hwy 394 (Daylight Pass Road) to Scotty’s Castle Road. Turn left on Scotty’s Castle Road. Turn left on Hwy 190 toward Furnace Creek. The Furnace Creek Visitor Center is located on the right just beyond the Harmony Borax Works and Furnace Creek Campground.

Resources at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center | Death Valley National Park, California

Front Desk

Here you can get specific information, guidance, inspiration and ideas from expert park rangers, along with wilderness permits, safety precautions and updates on road and trail conditions and closures. Get your questions answered. Discover answers to important questions you had not considered. Receive maps and guides.

Displays

There is a well-designed, informative room filled with attractive displays that offer a quick, self-paced overview of Death Valley. Get a quick overview of the park’s geology, wildlife, cultural history, and natural features. Interactive exhibits offer insights into the park’s unique ecosystem. The time you spend viewing and studying the displays will inform every adventure you have in Death Valley.

Documentary Movies

These short, information-packed films show at regular intervals in the theater at the Visitor Center. Get the schedule of movies showing on any particular day. Taking these in will be an important introduction.

Ranger Talks

These happen every evening during the week. The presenters are information experts and communicators.

Ranger Guided Walks

Check the schedule and plan to view some of the key sites in Death Valley with an expert including historical locations, geological features, plant and animal life, and even the brilliant night sky!

Book Store

Here is a library of information. Cool off during the heat of mid-day and browse the books. Obtain valuable reference books & maps you can take with you on your Death Valley adventures. Purchase photo books, videos and souvenirs as a memory of your experiences in Death Valley and to fill in sights you may have missed.

Junior Ranger Program

Help your children to a life-transforming introduction to Death Valley through the Junior Ranger program. They will learn about the park, complete activities, and even earn a Junior Ranger badge!

Facilities and Accessibility

The visitor center has restrooms, water fountains, and shaded areas where you can take a break from the desert heat. It is also designed to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Check the official Death Valley Events Calendar for the Visitor Center’s updated hours of operation and scheduled events.