The best way to Death Valley National Park

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THE BEST WAY TO DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

From Los Angeles, there are two routes to Death Valley, both scenic and both requiring about five hours. For the eastern route, take Interstate 10 or 210 to Interstate 15 north to Baker, then California 127 to California 190 west into the park. For the western route, take California 14, then U.S. 395, then California 190. Either way, it’s about 290 miles.

WHERE TO STAY

Stovepipe Wells Village, Highway 190, Death Valley; (760) 786-2387, https://www.escapetodeathvalley.com. Clean, basic rooms, from $117.

Inn at Furnace Creek, Highway 190, Death Valley; (800) 236-7916, https://www.bit.ly/1jSmxuG. Doubles from $309 in low season to suites at $479 in high season. Limited number of rooms, with limited services, available July 11 through Aug. 23. Reopens Oct. 10.

Ranch at Furnace Creek, Highway 190, Death Valley; (800) 236-7916, https://www.bit.ly/1kqCWW7. Open year-round. Cabins from $129 and deluxe rooms from $219.

Motel 6 Beatty, 550 E. Highway 95 North, Beatty, Nev.; (775) 553-9090, https://www.bit.ly/1ohaiHx. Utilitarian singles at $53 and doubles at $59.

WHERE TO EAT

Restaurant options in the park are limited, but meals are served in Stovepipe Wells at the Badwater Saloon and Tollroad Restaurant, as well as at the Ranch at Furnace Creek.

TO LEARN MORE

Death Valley National Park, (760) 786-3200, https://www.nps.gov/deva. Park entrance fee is $20 per vehicle, or $10 for a single person on a motorcycle. The pass is good for seven days.