Pros & cons
PROS
- Open 24/7 for EV charging
- Conveniently located along CA-190 near Furnace Creek
- Two Level 2 Blink ports (approx. 6.7 kW each)
CONS
- 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
Overview
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.
What to Know
- 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.
Is It Worth a Stop?
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.
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.
Where it is
36.4960, -116.8740Blink
Tips for Blink
- 01Budget extra time—Level 2 charging (about 6.7 kW) is not fast.
- 02Use nearby Furnace Creek or The Inn for food and restrooms, not the charger.
- 03Since it’s not on official park maps, navigate by CA-190 and Furnace Creek landmarks.
Amenities
Near Blink
All places →All trails →
0.4 mi awayDeath Valley Natural History Association Park StoreOfficial shop for DEVA books and souvenirs that fund the parkStore · Restroom
1.1 mi awayHarmony Borax Works Interpretive TrailA bite-size, paved loop around the 1880s borax works ruins.Easy · 0.4 mi · 30 min
1.1 mi awayMustard Canyon LoopShort loop through glowing yellow hills beside Harmony Borax WorksEasy · 3.4 mi · 1.2 hr
1.1 mi awayHarmony Borax WorksCompact ruins that tell the 20-mule team borax storyTrailhead · Parking
2.3 mi awayFurnace Creek CampgroundCentral, reservable base camp with hookups at -196 feetRestroom · Parking
2.4 mi awayDeath Valley National Park Visitor CenterHub for rangers, exhibits, AC, and the giant thermometerVisitor Center · Exhibit
5.4 mi awayGolden Canyon to Red CathedralGolden walls to a red-rock amphitheater with a fun, short scramble.Moderate · 3 mi · 1.5 hr
5.4 mi awayGolden Canyon and Gower Gulch LoopDesert classic: golden narrows, badlands, and big views in one loopModerate · 4.4 mi · 2.5 hr
