Dante's View

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  • David H
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    Spectacular!
    Spectacular! Certainly the one place to visit if you are limited on time. Easy drive from the main road although a little steep near the end leading to the parking lot. We were blessed to visit on a clear day with views of the entire valley and the rare re-appearance of Lake Manly. I read prior to visiting that it's disputed whether you can view Mt. Whitney. I brought 12x30 binoculars (recommended) and was able to view the snowcapped peaks in the Sierra Nevada by looking across the saddle between Wildrose Peak and Aguereberry Point (about 30 degrees to the right of Telescope peak directly across from Dante's). After looking at google earth my guess is I was actually viewing Lone Pine Peak, or a similar peak nearby, in the foreground in front of Mt. Whitney. With more powerful binoculars and clear conditions I think it likely you could view Mt. Whitney.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 5, 2024
  • German_Addick
    Muenster, Germany753 contributions
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    Magnificent view
    From Dante's View you have a magnificent view over the salt lakes. When we were there, a fresh wind was blowing. A jacket was already in order. The drive to the viewpoint is a dead end. After the stop, you have to drive the whole way back. But the view is worth it.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 28, 2024
  • Orion_240
    Los Angeles, California5,493 contributions
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    From 98 degrees to 68 degrees, just one mile higher.
    I really liked this spot and feel that if you visit Badwater, which is about 1 mile straight down the hill from here ( a much longer drive though), you should also take the drive up to the top to feel the difference in temperature. It was in the high 90'sF. down on the flats, but as we drove around and up to Dantes View, the car's outside temperature gauge kept dropping, going down to a comfortable 68 degrees on this day in late April. There were plenty of wildflowers and birds around. Be sure to bring binoculars. This also would be a great place for star gazing, as many other places had too much light from cars.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 17, 2024
  • Grover R
    Pensacola, Florida22,494 contributions
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    The Best Mountain View in Any Desert National Park
    One of the best things to do in a desert National Park is take in the incredible view from the mountains. Whether on the South Rim of the Chisos in Big Bend, on top of Mount Lemmon overlooking Saguaro NP and the Sonoran Desert, on the Top of Texas looking across the Chihuahuan Desert at Guadalupe Peak in the Guadalupe Mountains NP or atop Ryan Mountain overlooking Joshua Tree NP and the Mojave, the views from a mountain top of the desert are simply amazing, and for me, Dante's View in Death Valley NP is the best. It is simply that incredible Today there is a better parking lot and viewing platform compared to my visit 12 years ago. However, the best way to see the valley is to either hike up or down a short distance to the rocks which provide an incredible setting for pictures. Twelve years ago, our family hiked down so this time with friends we hiked up. Here it is amazing to stand on the rocks a mile above the lowest place in North America and see the valley. As with Badwater, we were treated to the lake which is still there from the fall and winter rain. The views are so crisp here with no humidity the day we visited. While we went to Zabriskie Point to see the sunrise, a lot of people come here and I can fully understand why. It is simply incredible and maybe the best desert view in the entire park service
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 21, 2024
  • Kentwoolgar
    Brighton, United Kingdom276 contributions
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    Mos Eisley overlook
    Without doubt, the best view in Death Valley. Better than Zabriskie Point IMHO. An easy drive and a short walk takes you up to a breathtaking view over Badwater Basin salt flats. If you drop any parts of your trip. Make sure it’s not this one. For Star Wars fans, this was the Mos Eisley overlook.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 5, 2024
  • JoJoE
    Sunderland, United Kingdom31 contributions
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    Astonishing view: Well worth the drive up there.
    The best view in Death Valley. A visit up here is definitely worth the effort. Once in a lifetime pictures. The National Parks in USA are brilliant: download their app. Death Valley is great. We didn’t have time to stay in the resort here but wish we had factored it in because it looked great.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 28, 2024
  • ccarlson2022
    Niles, Michigan304 contributions
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    Amazing View
    First time in Death Valley with my wife. Came to see the sand dunes but made a few more stops. After being in the basin we decided to drive up on the way back out of the park to Vegas. We are not ‘scenery’ type people but WOW. The view from up there is incredible. We don’t mountain explore but this is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. It’s maybe a winding 30 minute drive off of CA 190 and certainly worth the time. It’s a paved parking area at the top with vault restroom just below. All seems to be handicap accessible. Be aware the temp in the basin was 71 and up the mountain it was 46 and very breezy! I would be careful going up in any rain. There seemed to be areas on the way up that would flood the road. The only thing that seemed odd was there was still remnants of a car burning in the parking lot. Pieces of glass and a few car parts were still there. That would be a terrible place to blow a tire so I’m not sure why the tow company or park staff left it like that.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 18, 2024
  • Susie Snowflake
    160 contributions
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    Death Valley Views
    Great view, fairly crowded. You are not alone being inspired by it, so prepare for some crowds. It is about 2 hours out of Las Vegas and the sights along the way are interesting too if you are not used to seeing nude mountains of dirt and rock. This is not far from other Death Valley sights. You can easily combine with a stop at the visitor center, Zabriskie Point and Harmony Borax Works.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 26, 2024
  • Amy S
    34 contributions
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    Be prepared for cold and wind in winter
    Know your weather forecast and expect it to be windy on top even if it isn’t elsewhere. It’s an amazing view but very glad we went at 9 am instead of for sunrise as originally planned as it was 45 and windy and would have been miserable at sunrise. I also think the picture was better because the salt flats were lit and not in shadow.
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 22, 2025
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HeardItBothWays
Easton, PA2,359 contributions
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Oct 2021
My husband and I visited Dante's View midday in October. The road to this viewpoint winds through the desert (be careful for those who get motion sick) and ends at a parking lot where you can appreciate the view and learn a bit about the area.

This viewpoint is absolutely gorgeous and gives you a 360 degree overview of how massive this park is. I would imagine it's a great place to stargaze as well.

General park info:
Death Valley National Park's entrance fee is included in the America the Beautiful Pass, which I highly recommend. Check for closures but beware that the info might not be accurate. On the day we went, there was info about some construction but the park website didn't mention they would be closing a road in the middle of the park, cutting off our ability to see much of what we wanted to see for 2 hours (which would have put us after sunset).

Overall, I would definitely add Dante's View to your "must-see in Death Valley" list.
Written November 6, 2021
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Gary
Culver City, CA2,425 contributions
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Feb 2021
About 35 minutes (24 miles ) from Furnace Creek you will find Dante's View. For me, the views from here are breathtaking and surpass those at Zabriskie Point. There are also many short trails from which you get incredible views of Death Valley below.

I highly recommend getting up before dawn and making the trek here to watch the sunrise behind you ....... and then watch the sun slowly illuminate the mountains across the valley ...... and eventually the valley itself. Mind you, it can get very VERY cold and windy at this viewpoint in the early morning. Dress warmly and wear gloves. At least, this was true in February.
Written March 5, 2021
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2doglady
Tennessee1,021 contributions
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Apr 2022 • Couples
Death Valley is an incredible place and the drive to Dante’s View is worth it. It is about 13 miles off the main road but is a regular paved road. The last quarter mile is steep but not a problem in the car. Long vehicles are not allowed all the way up. This view up here looking over Death Valley is spectacular! The winds are stronger up there and the temps are about 10 to 15 degrees cooler. Highly recommend this stop!
Written April 21, 2022
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TravelerCentralFLA
Clermont, FL1,914 contributions
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May 2022
We drove up to Dante's View when we visited Death Valley. My son and I enjoyed the drive. It does take some time because it is a winding road, and near the top it gets pretty steep. I think it is about a 15% grade right at the top near the parking lot. We visited in May and the temperature in the valley was about 75 degrees. The temperature at Dante's View was about 53 degrees so there was more than a 20 degree difference. The elevation at Dante's View is more than 5,000 feet above the valley floor and the views are spectacular. You can look down on the salt flats and see peaks on the other side of the valley.
Also a note that this is a basic location that a scene from Star Wars: A New Hope was filmed. The scene where Obi Wan, Luke, and the droids look down on Mos Eisley Space Port. If you are a fan of the movies you will find the view familiar.
I highly recommend taking the time to drive up and see the beautiful views from Dante's View.
Written June 10, 2022
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Lynda B
Carson City, NV466 contributions
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Mar 2021
High atop Dante's View above Death Valley you will see what I can only describe as breathtaking, spectacular views. This is a MUST drive that is about located above Badwater Basin, looking out over all of Death Valley, into Panamint Valley and on the clearest of days you will see Mount Whitney - WOW just WOW beautiful!

Making the drive 16 miles south of Furnace Creek was well worth it, with even getting a reprieve in temperature from the valley floor in Death Valley, seeing a significant drop of 10 to 20 degrees. On the particular day we went we even had wind gusts of upwards of 40 mph that had us cautious of getting close to the edge.

Grab your binoculars to spot out different places at 5575 feet above it all - you will want to photograph your smiling faces with the colors of the desert landscape below and the panaromic views all around. Well worth IT!!
Written April 8, 2021
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karebl
Oregon93 contributions
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Feb 2020
For a great view of Death valley, drive up to Dante's view. Spectacular! The drive is close to an hour and it was windy when we were ther, but not too bad. We went in the afternoon in February to avoid the cold chill of the morning.
Written February 24, 2020
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duck8to
Montville, NJ6,799 contributions
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Nov 2019
Dante's view at 5,476 feet high above the Badwater Basin is just 16 miles south of Furnace Creek Visitor center. After an 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Las Vegas, I finally arrived at Dante's View named after the Dante Alighieri who famously wrote "Divina Commedia".

The road from Furnace Creek is paved as is the pull-out for Dante's View. Once at the pull-out there are trail options. One option leads you to the brink of the edge of the terrace with dramatic panoramic views and the other leads to 350 yard walk to a rest area with picnic tables.. Morning is a good time to visit with the volcanic formed Black Mountains are cast in a photographic light. In the summer temperatures can be in the 90's at 10 am and 100 + on the Badwater basin floor which is 282' below sea level.. Winter can be very cold and windy. Spring and Fall are the ideal times to visit Death Valley.

Dante's View was the film location for the 1977 "Star Wrs" movie. The scene shot here was when the characters in the movie overlooked the fictional Tatoonie spaceport of Mos Eisley which was projected in the background.
Written August 22, 2020
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Justin P
Raleigh, NC4,561 contributions
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Jan 2023
Dante's View is a scenic overlook about 5,000 feet above Badwater Basin with spectacular views. We came up here for sunrise one morning while staying in Death Valley and it was beautiful. The views down to Death Valley and across to Telescope Peak are amazing. Mount Perry Trail starts from the parking area and leads 5 miles to the summit for those looking for a hike.
Written February 8, 2023
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alisaj_12
Santa Clarita, CA288 contributions
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Jan 2021
Although beautiful, I believe sunrise would be better lighting. Bring a jacket to the viewpoint, even if daytime temps are warm. As soon as that sun sets, the temp drops and the wind blows.
Written January 13, 2021
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YukonSarah
Airdrie, Canada270 contributions
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Feb 2020
We left Vegas around 8:00am and were back in time for dinner. We didn’t do a lot of hiking in Death Valley but enjoyed the Scenery and the stops. We drove there on NV160 through Pahrump. We returned via Beatty on US95. We followed day 1 of the itinerary laid out by earthtrekkers blog including swapping the last hike they did for the Sand Dunes.

Dante’s View was our first stop. It's beautiful and gives you a great overview of where you will be visiting later in the day. Make sure you leave the viewing platform and venture out to left. The views are stunning. We visited Death Valley on a beautiful Friday in February. I did need to put my sweater on up here as it was windy in the morning. We spent maybe 30 - 45 minutes at this stop.
Written February 25, 2020
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