Zabriskie Point
Death Valley, CA
Golden badlands folded like cloth. Sunrise here is one of the classic desert views.
- Nearest town
- Death Valley, CA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 36.4203, -116.8103
- Editor's pick
- ★
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 CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Zabriskie Point · 92 pitchesTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- Sunset CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Zabriskie Point · 230 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Fiddlers' CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Zabriskie PointTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Furnace Creek CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Zabriskie Point · 136 pitchesTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- Stovepipe Wells RV ParkMotorhome stopover23 mi from Zabriskie Point · 14 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Stovepipe Wells CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Zabriskie PointTentsCaravansWaste disposal
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Zabriskie Point?
Zabriskie Point is in Death Valley, CA, at GPS 36.4203, -116.8103. It is about 4 mi from Furnace Creek.
Can you camp near Zabriskie Point?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Texas Springs Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Zabriskie Point?
Zabriskie Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Death Valley loop.
What is there to see near Zabriskie Point?
Places worth a stop nearby: Golden Canyon (2 mi), Artists Palette (4 mi), Badwater Basin (13 mi) and Dante’s View (15 mi).
When is the best time to visit Zabriskie Point?
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)