I had read online that you can continue driving and visit the basin where it is less crowded. We enjoyed watching the clouds part and reveal different colors of the basin and mountains behind. Before we knew it, we were about a half mile into the basin. Although the mountains on the other side of Badwater Basin look close, they are actually many miles away. The further you walk, the more the surrounding area becomes covered in salt. Just beyond, you can see what looks like a pathway leading out to the center of the basin. There is a small pool of water and the iconic sign near the parking lot. The parking lot is not very large, so I am happy we made the effort to arrive early. Since it such a major attraction, we arrived early to see Badwater Basin – just as the sun was rising. This is caused by the freeze-thaw cycles that occur in Death Valley.
When you are walking out onto the flats, you will see hexagonal honeycomb shapes in the areas surrounding the main walkway. It is hard to believe how high the marker is located. When you are in the parking lot, you can look at the mountains behind you and see where they marked sea level. This area is so low that it is 282 feet below sea level. Water and salt collects in this basin and evaporates quickly creating a giant salt flat. I cannot recommend enough to avoid the heat and the crowds and visit Death Valley National Park in winter! About Badwater BasinĪ major site in Death Valley is Badwater Basin, which is practically the lowest area of the park and notable for being covered in salt. The temperature was chilly, especially when the wind picked up, but still well above freezing. The days were short, but with only a few people in the park, we got to explore so many areas in a single weekend. We visited Death Valley National Park and Badwater Basin for the first time this winter.
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