Beatty, Nevada
Top Spots in and near Beatty
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Beatty, Nevada
Explore Rhyolite Ghost Town
1.1 mi / 118 ft gainJust outside of Death Valley National Park, Rhyolite is 35 miles from the Furnace Creek Visitor Center on the way to Beatty, Nevada. Rhyolite Ghost Town is a result of the gold rush in Nevada. The town was very lively, with active citizens who enjoyed baseball games, dances, basket socials, tenni...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Explore Leadfield Ghost Town
Leadfield is located on Titus Canyon Road and requires a high clearance vehicle to get back and explore. There is a marker designating the site so it is easy to find. There is about three in tacked buildings and several other ruins along with a few mine shafts. Copper and lead claims were filed i...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Drive into a Rainbow: Titus Canyon
4.5Get ready to drive through the center of a rainbow.Titus canyon road winds 27 gorgeous miles through the Death Valley backcountry, twisting sharply around steep rock walls and over small passes. This is an adventure for both you and your vehicle. Consider the dust accumulation on your rear window...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Hike into Titus Canyon
8 miIn total its about 22 miles from Stovepipe Wells. From Stovepipe, head east on the 190 and make the left for Scotty's Castle Rd. Continue another 19 miles down until you can turn off onto the dirt track that leads to Titus Canyon. When you arrive in the parking lot, you'll see Do Not Enter signs,...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Backpack Fall Canyon
8 miThe trail head is north of Furnace Creek at the Titus Canyon parking lot which is clearly marked on any park map. On a busy weekend cars are lined up along the road leading to the parking lot which has a restroom. Note that there is no water source here. To begin the hike in, take the trail on th...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Hike the Salt Creek Interpretive Trail
5.00.84 mi / 43 ft gainThe trail is a loop boardwalk. At the furthest point, there is a sandy footpath that will lead you to a creek and will provide a more secluded experience. Interpretive signs have been placed strategically on the trail, pointing out species of interest. The endangered pupfish is found in this cree...Read more -
Death Valley, California
Photographing the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
4.9The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are the most photographed dunes at Death Valley National Park. To reach the dune’s parking lot from Furnace Creek, drive 22 miles west on Highway 190. Three miles before you reach Stovepipe Wells, the dunes will be clearly visible from the road and you’ll turn right i...Read more -
Death Valley, California
Sandboarding the Mesquite Sand Dunes
3.0Snow level is a little lacking this year? No time or money to fly out to Park City or Whistler? Head over to Death Valley, America's second largest National Park and give sand boarding a try while exploring this amazing park. It's a unique and adrenaline filled activity with one of the most beaut...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Hike Schwaub Peak and Visit Dante's View
8 mi / 2400 ft gainGetting There From the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley, drive two miles east on the 190 to the Echo Canyon dirt road. This can be easy to miss, so use your odometer and keep your eyes peeled. Here's where the fun begins! You'll want a 4x4 with high clearance for the rest of the drive, though 4...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Texas Spring Campground
This is one of the best campgrounds in Death Valley that gives you the true experience of camping in the middle of a desert. The campground is surrounded with badlands and hills where you can climb to explore and see a panoramic view of mountains all around. Texas Spring campground offers 92 sit...Read more -
DEATH VALLEY, California
Hike Mosaic Canyon, Death Valley
4.02 mi / 814 ft gainMosaic Canyon is located a quarter mile west of Stovepipe Wells Village. From the 190 Highway, take the 2 mile gravel road to the canyon parking lot. The road is very rough and bumpy, but a regular passenger car will be able to make the drive. A high clearance 4x4 vehicle will not have any proble...Read more -
DEATH VALLEY, California
Badlands Loop in Death Valley
4.62.56 mi / 463 ft gainThe Badlands Loop is a surreal 2.5 mile walk down into the gullies and gulches below Zabriskie Point in Death Valley. The loop takes you past distinct rock formations, through mud tiled washes, past old abandoned borax mines and finally up above the eroded arteries to a fantastic view of an other...Read more -
Furnace Creek, California
Zabriskie Point
4.70.29 mi / 7 ft gainZabriskie Point is a unique viewpoint in Death Valley National Park located just east of Furnace Creek on Hwy 190. The viewpoint is just a short stroll from the parking lot, so it’s great for groups and families. When you reach the viewpoint, you’ll be overlooking the epic maze of finely ridged b...Read more -
Furnace Creek, California
Hike Golden Canyon, Death Valley
5.01.5 mi / 685 ft gainGolden Canyon is located about 10 minutes south of Furnace Creek in Death Valley NP, on Badwater Road. Entering "Golden Canyon, Death Valley" into your phone or GPS will take you to the Golden Canyon parking area. The trail starts right off the parking lot and goes for about 1.5 miles to Red Cath...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Ubehebe and Little Hebe Crater Trail
5.02.21 mi / 745 ft gainUbehebe and Little Hebe Crater Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Death Valley, California.Read more -
Inyo County, California
Ubeheh Crater Path
5.00.58 mi / 157 ft gainUbeheh Crater Path Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Death Valley, California.Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Beatty
Furnace Creek, California
Furnace Creek
Overview
Furnace Creek Campground is in a central location in Death Valley National Park. It is popular for RV and group camping; tent si...