Artists Palette
Death Valley National Park, CA
Hillsides streaked green, pink and purple by oxidised minerals, on the one-way Artists Drive loop off Badwater Road. The drive is closed to vehicles over 25 feet; colours are best in late afternoon.
- Nearest town
- Death Valley National Park, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.3643, -116.8030
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May and December. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Texas Springs CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Artists Palette · 92 pitchesTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- Sunset CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Artists Palette · 230 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Fiddlers' CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Artists PaletteTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Furnace Creek CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Artists Palette · 136 pitchesTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- Timbisha Shoshone CampgroundMotorhome stopover21 mi from Artists Palette · 20 pitchesMotorhomes
- Amargosa CampgroundMotorhome stopover22 mi from Artists PaletteMotorhomes
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Artists Palette?
Artists Palette is in Death Valley National Park, CA, at GPS 36.3643, -116.8030. It is about 7 mi from Furnace Creek.
Can you camp near Artists Palette?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Texas Springs Campground, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Artists Palette?
Artists Palette is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Death Valley in depth: Dante’s View to Ubehebe Crater.
What is there to see near Artists Palette?
Places worth a stop nearby: Zabriskie Point (4 mi), Golden Canyon (5 mi), Badwater Basin (9 mi) and Dante’s View (11 mi).
When is the best time to visit Artists Palette?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)