Sitting at 282 feet below sea level, Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America. Here you can walk miles and miles on the salt flat. It's a good place for a quick stop. Since it is open space, don't forget your sun block!

Bad water basin - one of the hottest places in the world - temp gauge on the car was 126f when we were here!! As you stand looking out at the salt flats, turn around and look up at the mountains behind you... You will see a sign indicating sea level... You will then understand just how far below sea... More

This is quite a long drive from Furnace Creek, and you don't need to stay long. Check out the "Sea Level" marker on the side of the mountain.

A fantastic jaw dropping sight, part of an exiting drive from furnace creek to Las Vegas,never will forget it.

A great place to see. Incredibly beautiful and extremely hot! We got there about 11am, it was relatively quiet and peaceful but I would advise you try to get there a little earlier to catch the best of the light and peacefulness. Great place to see - don't miss it.

Standing below sea level and seeing the "Sea Level" sign behind you on the mountainside is not to be missed. Go within 2 hrs of sunrise and take in the view without the crowd, but in the "shade". Easy half hour from Furnace Creek.

It's all been said before, this is a very beautiful place. Take plenty of water if you walk out on to the salt flat it gets very hot very quickly out there.

This was a worthwhile stop while in the Valley. It is quite interesting to walk out on the valley floor on the salt encrusted ancient seabed. A half hour here is fine.

Badwater is definitely one of the iconic features of Death Valley. First off, just standing there knowing that you're at the lowest elevation in the US is worth the trip. The salt crystals form an interesting mosaic tile pattern all across the basin. You can walk right out onto this flat landscape - try not to disturb the crusty edges.... More