D-DEATH+VALLEY

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=__Death Valley__ = = History: =

Death Vallet was declaired a National Park in 1994 by President Hoover. For more History click the link.

= Location: =

Death Valley National Park, Amargosa Valley, CA 92328

= Park size: =

3,340,410 Acres

= Region of the U.S.: =

The Great Basin, Sooutheastern California to Nevada

= Visitors per year: =

More than a million

= Popular sites: =

[|Scotty's Castle], [|Ryan Widow Mine] Russel Camp, [|Furnace Creek], Wilson Ranch, [|Wildrose Ranger Station], Grapevine Ranger Station, West Side Borax Camp, [|China Ranch], Ranch House Inn, [|Tecopa Valley], and [|Tecopa Hot Springs].

= Fees: = =Entrance Fees:=

7 day pass per vehicle=$20 per person = $10 ( this includes motorcycle, bicycle, and on foot) Annual Pass = $40

=Commercian Fees:=

for a sedan or mini-van with 1-6 passengers = $25 + $5 per person mini-van or full sized van that seats 7-15 passengers =$75 mini-bus that seats 16-25 passengers =$100 motor coach that seats 26 or more passengers =$200

=Camping Fees:=

Furnance Creek Campground: November through March =$18 per night April through October =$12 per night Group campsites= $52 per night with reservation Texas Spring Campground= $14 per night Sunset Campground = $12 per night Mesquite Spring Campground = 412 per night

=Scotty Castle Tour Fees:=

Adult: $11 Senior (age 62 and above): $9 Child (6-15 years): $6 Childern under 5 years are free

= Usefull addresses: =

Post Office: 328 Greenland Blvd. Death Valley, CA 92328

Write to: Death Valley National Park P.O. box 579 Death Valley, California 92328

= Phone Numbers: =

Information: (760) 786-3200

For Permits: (760) 786-3241

Fax: (760) 786-3283