Badwater Basin - Wikipedia
Badwater Basin is an endorheic basin in Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, Inyo County, California, noted as the lowest point in North America and the United States, with a depth of 282 ft (86 m) below sea level.
Badwater Basin - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 3, 2023 · Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level. The salt flats here cover nearly 200 square miles (518 square km), and are composed mostly of sodium chloride (table salt), along with calcite, gypsum, and borax.
Complete Guide to Badwater Basin at Death Valley [Updated 2025]
Jan 20, 2025 · Badwater Basin is an expansive salt flat in Death Valley National Park that is home to the lowest point in North America at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level. Badwater Basin was once the site of Lake Manly, which evaporated tens of thousands of years ago.
Visit Badwater Basin - U.S. National Park Service
A visit to Badwater Basin is an otherworldly experience! This large salt flat is home to the lowest elevation in North America, at - 282 feet (-86 m) below sea level. Enjoy the view from your vehicle during the summer, or during cooler months, take a walk out onto the salt flat.
Death Valley, where an ancient lake has re-emerged in the US ... - BBC
Feb 22, 2024 · Badwater Basin, which lies at the very bottom of Death Valley, is the remnant of a vast ancient lake that once existed tens of thousands of years ago. It normally averages a paltry 2in (5.08cm)...
Geology - Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 9, 2022 · Death Valley National Park showcases the subtle beauty and uniqueness of desert environments. What events conspired to create Death Valley? Why is the landscape so varied and so extreme? Badwater Basin contains the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet below sea level, yet it lies in the afternoon shadow of 11,049 foot Telescope Peak.
Badwater Basin (Helpful Guide + Video) | Death Valley National …
Oct 4, 2023 · Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America at 282ft below sea level. This salty wonderland features dazzling geometric shapes and record temperatures in the Summer. Visitors can park at the Badwater Basin parking and walk out across the salt flats to the end of the boardwalk and out onto the salt itself which is a truly amazing experience.
Why an ancient lake that reemerged at Death Valley National …
Feb 19, 2024 · Death Valley’s Badwater Basin, Feb. 12, 2024. K. Skilling/National Park Service/NASA Badwater Basin is known for its place at the lowest elevation in North America, at 282 below sea level.
Guide to Visiting the Rare Lake Manly in Badwater Basin (Death Valley ...
Mar 25, 2024 · Here’s everything you should know before making the trek out to Death Valley to see Lake Manly in Badwater Basin. 6/2/24 Update: Lake Manly is now almost entirely dry, according to Death Valley National Park officials. Please do not walk in wet/muddy areas to avoid leaving long-lasting footprints.
Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park - In The Great Wide
May 28, 2024 · Badwater Basin, probably the most popular attraction in Death Valley National Park, is one of those places that you just have to see to believe, and the good news is that it’s surprisingly close to a few major cities.