Ubehebe Crater
Death Valley National Park, CA
A volcanic explosion crater about half a mile wide and 600 feet deep in the north of the park. The rim trail is short but the loose cinders make the walk back out of the crater hard work.
- Nearest town
- Death Valley National Park, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.0105, -117.4509
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 April and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Mesquite Spring CampgroundCampsite6 mi from Ubehebe Crater · 40 pitchesTentsCaravansWaste disposal
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ubehebe Crater?
Ubehebe Crater is in Death Valley National Park, CA, at GPS 37.0105, -117.4509. It is about 32 mi from Stovepipe Wells.
Can you camp near Ubehebe Crater?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mesquite Spring Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ubehebe Crater?
Ubehebe Crater is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Death Valley in depth: Dante’s View to Ubehebe Crater.
What is there to see near Ubehebe Crater?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes (34 mi), Mosaic Canyon (35 mi), Rhyolite ghost town (35 mi) and Manzanar National Historic Site (43 mi).
When is the best time to visit Ubehebe Crater?
The most pleasant months are usually April and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)