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Artists Palette

Death Valley National Park, CA

Nature

Hillsides streaked green, pink and purple by oxidised minerals, on the one-way Artists Drive loop off Badwater Road. The drive is closed to vehicles over 25 feet; colours are best in late afternoon.

Nearest town
Death Valley National Park, CA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
36.3643, -116.8030

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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  • Fiddlers' CampgroundCampsite
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  • Furnace Creek CampgroundCampsite
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  • Amargosa CampgroundMotorhome stopover
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