Death Valley Regional
Death Valley Region is a vast desert landscape spanning eastern California and western Nevada, renowned for its extreme heat, profound depth, and iconic desert scenery.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southwest United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin-Colorado Plateau transition |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Inyo County and San Bernardino County |
| District | Death Valley Basin |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 36.5 |
| Longitude | -117 |
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11:58 AM LOCAL TIMEDeath Valley Region encompasses the arid basin and surrounding ranges of eastern California and western Nevada, anchored by the Death Valley basin — the lowest point in North America at about 282 feet below sea level. Characterized by lengthy hot summers, chilly winters, and dramatic diurnal temperature swings, this region offers stark desert landscapes, expansive salt flats, and sculpted canyon routes. Visitors come for iconic sights like Badwater Basin, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and artist-colony Shoshone Village, with activities including rim-to-river hikes, canyon drives, and stargazing under exceptionally clear night skies. Be prepared for extremes: high summer temperatures, rapid weather changes in higher passes, and services that are dispersed and seasonal. Nearby, explore Zabriskie Point, Death Valley museum, and the adjoining northwestern Nevada high desert for a broader sense of high-desert ecology and geology.
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