Gas station · Death Valley National Park
The park’s central lifeline for fuel, at a steep premium
Overview
If you’re driving the park’s main sights, you’ll pass this station. It sits right in the Furnace Creek hub, near the campgrounds and the Visitor Center, and functions as the most convenient spot to top off before or after big mileage days.
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Local know-how
Top off before entering the park to avoid sticker shock.
Expect staffed services 8 AM–4 PM; plan propane needs for morning.
Pair this stop with the nearby Visitor Center for maps and updates.
Keep a generous fuel buffer—distances between services are long.
Plan your stop
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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Guide
This is a straightforward fuel stop with a few extras: regular gas, diesel, and propane exchange, plus a small convenience store for cold drinks and road snacks. Hours for staffed services are typically 8 AM–4 PM daily; plan accordingly if you need help at the counter or propane.
Visitors consistently report very high fuel prices here. It’s the trade‑off for convenience in a remote desert. If you can, arrive with a healthy buffer in your tank and treat this as a top‑off rather than a full fill.
Because it’s steps from the park’s main services, it’s easy to pair a quick fuel stop with a run to the nearby Visitor Center for maps, weather, and current road conditions. The store is small and basic—good for a cold drink, not for full resupplies.
This isn’t a wildlife stop. Expect vehicles and people, not critters. Save your wildlife hopes for sunrise/sunset along the quieter roads.
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
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ModerateGolden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop4.3 mi · 2.5 hr · 2.9 mi awayModerate badlands loop linking Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch
ChallengingZabriskie Point to Golden Canyon7.8 mi · 4.5 hr · 4.1 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 · 4.1 mi awayA 2.7-mile moderate loop through colorful badlands below Zabriskie Point.
EasyZabriskie Point Overlook Trail0.3 mi · 8 min · 4.1 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 · 4.7 mi awayColor-drenched badlands and a quiet canyon with easy scrambles
Store · At the trailheadFarrabee's Jeep RentalsJeep rentals and tours to reach the park’s remote backroads
Sight · 0.1 mi awayFurnace Creek ThermometerClassic photo-op thermometer for extreme heat bragging rights
Sight · 0.1 mi awayFurnace Creek Visitor Center SignQuick photo stop with the famous giant thermometer out front
Visitor center · 0.1 mi awayDeath Valley National Park Visitor CenterHub for rangers, exhibits, AC, and the giant thermometer
Store · 0.1 mi awayDeath Valley Natural History Association Park StoreOfficial shop for DEVA books and souvenirs that fund the park
Campground · 0.1 mi awaySunset CampgroundMassive, no-frills basecamp near Furnace Creek with big skies
Lodging · 0.2 mi awayThe Ranch at Death ValleyFamily-friendly oasis with pool, dining, and fuel at Furnace Creek
Sight · 0.2 mi awayBorax MuseumTiny 1883 museum with 20 Mule Team relics and outdoor yardParkwolf’s Death Valley ranking
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