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Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Amargosa Hotel $64 27.3 mi 44.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Mesquite Springs N/A 30.8 mi 49.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Amargosa Opera House and Hotel $75 31.1 mi 50.1 km 3 of 5 stars
Delight's Hot Spa and RV Park N/A 32.7 mi 52.6 km 4 of 5 stars
The BevLen Bed and Breakfast $65 61.8 mi 99.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Crowbar Cafe & Saloon 27.3 mi 44.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Symphony's Restaurant 41.5 mi 66.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Ensenada Grill 55.7 mi 89.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
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Devil's Golf Course 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Artists Palette 17.9 mi 28.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Charcoal Kilns 21.5 mi 34.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Badwater” PlanetWare.com
“Death Valley Summers Attract Heat Seekers” New York Times (free registration required)
“Death Valley” Luminous Landscape
“Life & Lore Abound on Death Valley 2-Day Excursion” Desert USA
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 21 attractions in Death Valley National Park
Traveler Description: Located in Death Valley, this small salt pond is more than 280 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North America.
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Attraction type: Pond
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Address: Badwater Rd.
19 mi south of Furnace Creek Death Valley National Park, CA

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Reviews of Badwater

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“Worth the drive”
4 of 5 stars
ETeal
Boston
Jan 27, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I was on a business trip to Las Vegas and drove out to Death Valley on my off day. Long drive, but fun. Badwater was the goal for me. I've always wanted to go to the lowest point in North America and the name Death Valley has always been a draw. Badwater didn't disappoint. After the long drive to get... more

“Long drive to Badwater”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Syracuse, NY
Jul 14, 2003
13/15 found this review helpful

I drove in from the very southern end of Death Valley National Park, saw no other cars and had no cell phone or radio reception. Badwater had restrooms! All the tourists drive down to Badwater to take a picture standing by the Badwater sign and of the sea level sign. There is also a nice hike across the flats when... more

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Badwater Rd., 19 mi south of Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, CA