Death Valley National Park Warnings Or Dangers

 10 Reviews  US National Park Service offers daily waether reports. As this part of the country can be easily affected by tricky weather conditions (heat or floods), it's highly receommended to check the below... 

 14 Reviews  I have been to Death Valley several times and I loved it. I was there in mid-May, and it was 100 degrees at Stovepipe Wells. Other places weren't quite that bad. TAKE LOTS OF WATER WITH YOU! Take... 

 Yaqui Says:  I am a big fan of wild animals, but when they roam in unprotected areas in herds they become an immediate Danger to THEM and US. We saw lots of mini herds of... 

 Basaic Says:  It is always important to obey warnings signs and warnings provided by the rangers; but never more important than in an environment like Death Valley. A few of... 

 Yaqui Says:  Many travelers may not realize that in the desert we are prone to flash flooding. It can happen in a matter of minutes when it rains really hard in the desert.... 

 Yaqui Says:  Sometimes we all just forget! Traveling a long time in the car can make everyone forget the dangers of parking along the road. YET, pull off fully from the road... 

 oldtrailmaster Says:  It’s easy to overlook the obvious when planning an extended outing. Whether it’s just a weekend with an overnight, or two weeks in the great outdoors, the... 

 SteveOSF Says:  If you are addicted to cell phones, you will be disappointed here. There is virtually no service in Death Valley. That also means that you can not rely on the... 

 SteveOSF Says:  Gas is available at Stovepipe Wells and Furnace Creek. Signs were posted that read that gas was no longer available at Scotty's Castle (until further notice -... 

 SteveOSF Says:  While we saw some wild life, including a coyote, the most destructive animal appeared to be this bird. At Scotty's Castle, he tried dismantling portions of this... 

 SteveOSF Says:  As this is a National Park, it is pet unfriendly. According to the National Park Service, pets must always be on a leash or be confined. They may not be left... 

 SteveOSF Says:  Near dusk, this distant sandstorm raged near the Dunes. We could easily see it from the road between Stovepipe Wells and the Scotty's Castle. Fortunately for... 

 gilescorey Says:  If traveling from Southern California/Los Angeles to Death Valley, the fastest route is via county roads that diverge just south of Red Rock Canyon, to... 

 gilescorey Says:  I nearly stumbled right into this little red city while walking back from the well trod Sand Dunes. Then, like a jackass, I got as close as possible for a... 

 RAINBOWWINGS Says:  If hiking in the desert always wear shoes or boots and long trousers and carry a torch for night so as to avoid stepping on the rattlesnakes. Avoid walking in... 

 RAINBOWWINGS Says:  Do not disturb or feed the wildlife, such as coyotes, roadrunners, burros and ravens. If they are fed by humans they will stop searching naturally for their... 

 RAINBOWWINGS Says:  Its best to stay on the paved roads, especially during summer, but if you do want venture further afield take extra care and check that you have in your car, a... 

 mikelisaanna Says:  We saw this rather humorous sign while driving through Death Valley National Park. It warns you not feed the park's coyotes. Coyotes may look like dogs, but... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  Always use caution when hiking at low elevations in the park. Carry at least two liters of drinking water in the winter, and four liters in the summer (see my... 

 mtncorg Says:  Most of the time, you are worrying about the horrific heat here and thirst. When it rains, though, other problems come up quickly. The Park Service tries to... 

 Trekki Says:  Hiking in Death Valley is exciting – however, watch your steps when climbing around on the rocks. It can be quite slippery, when you step over the little stones... 

 Tom_Fields Says:  DANGER WILL ROBINSON! Abandoned mines may contain any number of hazards, including lack of oxygen, noxious gases, cave-ins, poisonous snakes/spiders, old mining... 

 goingsolo Says:  Due to the severe floods during the summer, numerous roads and trails remain closed. Hwy 190 is closed east of Furnace Creek, as are Death Valley Junction,...