Furnace Creek General Store

Overview

About Furnace Creek General Store

This is the park’s all-purpose supply stop in the Furnace Creek hub—convenient to campgrounds, The Ranch area, and the visitor complex. It’s where you top up on snacks, drinks, and last‑minute camping needs without leaving the park.

Why stop

Wide range of trail-friendly food, fresh produce, beer and wine
ATM, firewood, souvenirs and camping basics in one stop
Central, easy stop in the Furnace Creek hub

Heads up

High prices due to the remote location
Limited selection compared to a full grocery store

In a place with few services, this store is a lifeline—handy for quick meals, cold drinks, and the items you forgot. Expect convenience over variety.

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StoreFurnace Creek General Store36.45658, -116.86634

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Local know-how

Tips for visiting Furnace Creek General Store

Stock up outside the park; use this for top‑ups and forgotten items.
Go right after opening for the quickest checkout and best selection.
Prepared sandwiches and salads make easy grab‑and‑go trail lunches.
There’s an ATM inside for quick cash needs.
Head to the Visitor Center’s Park Store for books and educational merch.

Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

Crowds swell midday into the evening, especially around lunchtime and dinner hours. If you want in‑and‑out convenience, come early—roughly 7–10 AM is the smoothest window. It’s generally open daily until evening, making it an easy last stop after a day of exploring.

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More about Furnace Creek General Store

What You’ll FindGroceries and trail food: prepared sandwiches and salads, snacks, some fresh produce, cold…

Groceries and trail food: prepared sandwiches and salads, snacks, some fresh produce, cold beverages, beer and wine.
Essentials for camp: firewood and basic camping supplies.
Souvenirs and gifts: including a sizable selection of park‑themed merchandise.
Practicalities: an on‑site ATM, standard restrooms, and a large adjacent parking lot. A bottle‑fill station is reported as available.

Good to KnowPrices run higher than typical grocery stores, which is normal for Death Valley’s remoteness.

Prices run higher than typical grocery stores, which is normal for Death Valley’s remoteness.
Selection covers the basics, not specialty items or full grocery depth—bring niche gear and foods from outside the park.
Don’t confuse this shop with the Park Store at the Visitor Center (that one focuses on books and educational merchandise).

WildlifeThis is a developed area, but you may spot opportunistic desert regulars—think ravens,…

This is a developed area, but you may spot opportunistic desert regulars—think ravens, roadrunners, or lizards—around the parking lot and landscaping.

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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 map

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