Golden Canyon
Death Valley National Park, CA
A gully of golden mudstone leading toward Red Cathedral and Zabriskie Point, starting just south of Furnace Creek. Walk it in the early morning or in winter; there is no shade and summer heat is dangerous.
- Nearest town
- Death Valley National Park, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.4212, -116.8467
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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Campsites nearby
- Texas Springs CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Golden Canyon · 92 pitchesTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- Sunset CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Golden Canyon · 230 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Fiddlers' CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Golden CanyonTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Furnace Creek CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Golden Canyon · 136 pitchesTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- Stovepipe Wells RV ParkMotorhome stopover21 mi from Golden Canyon · 14 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Stovepipe Wells CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Golden CanyonTentsCaravansWaste disposal
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Golden Canyon?
Golden Canyon is in Death Valley National Park, CA, at GPS 36.4212, -116.8467. It is about 3 mi from Furnace Creek.
Can you camp near Golden Canyon?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Texas Springs Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Golden Canyon?
Golden Canyon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Death Valley in depth: Dante’s View to Ubehebe Crater.
What is there to see near Golden Canyon?
Places worth a stop nearby: Zabriskie Point (2 mi), Artists Palette (5 mi), Badwater Basin (14 mi) and Dante’s View (15 mi).
When is the best time to visit Golden Canyon?
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)