Store · Death Valley National Park
Official shop for DEVA books and souvenirs that fund the park
Overview
This is the park’s official, nonprofit store run by the Death Valley Natural History Association. It’s where you’ll find the most focused selection of Death Valley books, maps, field guides, and park‑themed souvenirs—every purchase helps fund education, visitor services, and research in the park.
If you want one quality stop for reliable maps and genuinely useful reads, this is it. The merch is Death Valley‑specific (not generic touristy stuff), and your dollars go right back into the park’s programs. It’s the most meaningful place to pick up a memento.
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Local know-how
Stop here first to grab maps and guides before long drives or hikes.
Shop early in the day for the best size and title selection.
Join the Association for a member discount on purchases.
Refill water bottles at the station next to the shop.
Plan your stop
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Death Valley Tour Guide
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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The Official Park Store for Souvenirs and Books“If you plan on getting a souvenir, the place to do it is the official park store, usually located right by the main visitor center. It’s run by a nonprofit called the Death Valley Natural History Association.”
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Operating since the 1950s, the Association uses store proceeds to support Death Valley’s education and science—so a quick shop here does real good beyond the souvenir bag.
Wildlife
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.
Keep exploring
EasyMustard Canyon Loop1.3 mi · 30 min · 1.3 mi awayOne-way drive through mustard-colored badlands from Harmony Borax Works to CA-190
EasyHarmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail0.4 mi · 30 min · 1.3 mi awayA short paved loop through the ruins and stories of Death Valley’s Harmony Borax Works.
ModerateGolden Canyon to Red Cathedral3 mi · 1.8 hr · 3.1 mi awayA 3-mile Golden Canyon out-and-back to the red walls of Red Cathedral.
ModerateGolden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop4.3 mi · 2.5 hr · 3.1 mi awayModerate badlands loop linking Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch
ChallengingZabriskie Point to Golden Canyon7.8 mi · 4.5 hr · 4.2 mi awayStrenuous 7.8-mile loop from Zabriskie Point through Gower Gulch and Golden Canyon
ModerateBadlands Loop (Zabriskie Point)2.7 mi · 1.8 hr · 4.2 mi awayA 2.7-mile moderate loop through colorful badlands below Zabriskie Point.
EasyZabriskie Point Overlook Trail0.3 mi · 8 min · 4.2 mi awayA short paved out-and-back from the Zabriskie Point parking area to Death Valley's iconic badlands overlook.
ModerateDesolation Canyon Trail3.6 mi · 2.5 hr · 4.8 mi awayColor-drenched badlands and a quiet canyon with easy scrambles
Visitor center · At the trailheadDeath Valley National Park Visitor CenterHub for rangers, exhibits, AC, and the giant thermometer
Sight · At the trailheadFurnace Creek Visitor Center SignQuick photo stop with the famous giant thermometer out front
Sight · At the trailheadFurnace Creek ThermometerClassic photo-op thermometer for extreme heat bragging rights
Store · 0.1 mi awayFarrabee's Jeep RentalsJeep rentals and tours to reach the park’s remote backroads
Gas station · 0.1 mi awayFurnace Creek Fuel and Auto ServiceThe park’s central lifeline for fuel, at a steep premium
Campground · 0.2 mi awayFurnace Creek CampgroundCentral, reservable base camp with hookups at -196 feet
Sight · 0.3 mi awayThe Furnace Creek Golf Course at Death ValleyAn oasis round at the world’s lowest-elevation golf course
Campground · 0.3 mi awaySunset CampgroundMassive, no-frills basecamp near Furnace Creek with big skiesParkwolf’s Death Valley ranking
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.
