Best time to visit
Because it’s open 24/7, timing is flexible. Use it when you need a top-up; just budget extra time because Level 2 charging is slower than DC fast charging.
Overview
About Blink
This is a practical stop, not a viewpoint or trail—an electric vehicle charging spot branded by Blink along CA-190 near the Furnace Creek area. It runs 24 hours a day and offers two Level 2 ports (about 6.7 kW each), which is enough to top off while you grab nearby services, but it’s not a fast-charge experience.
Why stop
- Open 24/7 for EV charging
- Conveniently located along CA-190 near Furnace Creek
- Two Level 2 Blink ports (approx. 6.7 kW each)
Heads up
- No confirmed restrooms or other services at the charger
- Not an official NPS-listed site and may not appear on park maps
- Level 2 speeds only; slower than DC fast charging
If you’re driving an EV, absolutely—it can be a trip-saver. If you’re not, there’s nothing to see here beyond a couple of charging pedestals. Think of it as a utility node that keeps you exploring the rest of the park.
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Tips for visiting Blink
Budget extra time—Level 2 charging (about 6.7 kW) is not fast.
Use nearby Furnace Creek or The Inn for food and restrooms, not the charger.
Since it’s not on official park maps, navigate by CA-190 and Furnace Creek landmarks.
Plan your stop
Before you go
Best time to visit
3 active Death Valley alerts
- ClosurePark roads closed or hazardousPlan around multiple closed roads and use extra caution on damaged routes. - Paved roads: North Highway and Beatty Cut-off are closed due to flooding and debris from the October 22 storm.Official details
- ClosureSaline Valley Lower Springs closed after wildfireLower Springs at Saline Valley Warm Springs remains closed after the September 15 wildfire; stay out because the fire left safety hazards, including potential hazardous chemicals.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Death Valley Tour Guide
Your drive to Blink, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Death Valley National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Blink EV Chargers: A Crucial Stop for Electric CarsListen
“Coming up is a Blink charging station, an important stop for anyone driving an electric vehicle.”
Plays as you drive up to Blink in the Parkwolf Death Valley Tour Guide.
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Guide
More about Blink
What to KnowIt’s an EV charger first and foremost. There’s parking only for vehicles while they’re charging.
- It’s an EV charger first and foremost. There’s parking only for vehicles while they’re charging.
- Don’t expect on-site amenities like restrooms, water, or a store at the charger itself. Plan those needs around Furnace Creek or The Inn at Death Valley nearby—those are separate from the charger.
- This point isn’t listed as an official park facility on the NPS maps or site index, so treat it as a practical, unofficial stop rather than a destination.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Death Valley
71 sightingsBighorn SheepMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
101 sightingsDesert TortoiseMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
458 sightingsCoyoteMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
28 sightingsFeral BurroMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
30 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
62 sightingsKit FoxMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Death Valley. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
