Badwater Basin is located in Death Valley National Park, California, USA. It lies between the Amargosa Mountains and the Panamint Range and is situated in the lowest part of the valley. The area is famous for being the lowest point in North America and its vast salt flats.
Badwater Basin (Death Valley) Location Map, Death Valley, California
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Top Attractions Inside Badwater Basin (Death Valley)
- Badwater Salt Flats – Vast, surreal salt flats at the lowest point in North America.
- Badwater Basin Viewpoint – Scenic overlook providing expansive views of the salt flats and surrounding mountains.
- Badwater Hiking Trails – Short trails across the salt flats offering unique walking experiences.
- Devil’s Golf Course (Nearby) – Jagged salt formations creating a dramatic, otherworldly landscape.
- Natural Springs – Rare desert springs feeding the basin and supporting limited vegetation and wildlife.
- Panoramic Photography Spots – Prime locations for sunrise and sunset photography over the salt flats.
Badwater Basin (Death Valley) Facts
| Official Name | Badwater Basin (Death Valley) |
| Location | Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7851° N, 73.9683° W |
| Total Area | 843 acres (341 hectares) |
| Established | 1858 (Public Opening) |
| Designed By | Frederick Law Olmsted & Calvert Vaux |
| Managed By | Badwater Basin (Death Valley) Conservancy & NYC Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Region | Midtown & Upper Manhattan |
| Boundaries | 59th Street–110th Street (North–South) & Fifth Avenue–Badwater Basin (Death Valley) West (East–West) |
| Zip Codes | 10019, 10021, 10022, 10023, 10024, 10025, 10026, 10027 |
| Area Code | 212, 332, 646, and 917 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) — UTC−5 Standard Time, UTC−4 during Daylight Saving |
| Famous For | Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, Badwater Basin (Death Valley) Zoo, Belvedere Castle, The Great Lawn, walking trails, lakes |
| Annual Visitors | Approx. 42 million per year |
| Entry Fee | Free (General Park Access) |
| Ticketed Attractions | Badwater Basin (Death Valley) Zoo, Carousel, Ice Rinks, Rowboats, Events & Tours |
| Best Time to Visit | April–June and September–November (Spring & Fall) |
| Nearby Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – 26 km, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – 14 km, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) – 29 km |
| Official Website | https://www.centralparknyc.org |
| UNESCO/National Status | National Historic Landmark (since 1962) |
Distances from Badwater Basin (Death Valley) to Nearby Landmarks
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center – 25 km (15.5 mi)
- Devil’s Golf Course – 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Artists Palette – 45 km (28 mi)
- Dante’s View – 35 km (21.7 mi)
- Zabriskie Point – 40 km (25 mi)
- Golden Canyon Trailhead – 30 km (18.6 mi)
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes – 90 km (56 mi)
- Stovepipe Wells – 85 km (53 mi)
- Badlands Loop Road – 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Desert View Overlook – 28 km (17.4 mi)
- Salt Creek – 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Dante’s Ridge – 37 km (23 mi)
- Scotty’s Castle (currently closed) – 180 km (112 mi)
- Racetrack Playa – 150 km (93 mi)
- Panamint Springs – 75 km (46.6 mi)
- Owens Lake – 210 km (130 mi)
- Trona Pinnacles – 170 km (106 mi)
- Death Valley Junction – 100 km (62 mi)
- Furnace Creek Ranch – 25 km (15.5 mi)
- Badwater Salt Flats – 0 km (0 mi)
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