The exceptional rainfall in Death Valley during the fall and winter of 2023 has set the stage for a remarkable natural event—a rare and vibrant bloom of wildflowers, some of which have remained dormant for decades, awaiting just the right conditions to emerge. This natural spectacle is transforming parts of the national park into a breathtaking display of color and life.
Areas such as Panamint Valley are now adorned with dense clusters of vivid wildflowers. Among the most striking is the desert gold, casting a brilliant yellow hue across the landscape. Other notable locations witnessing this wildflower renaissance include Ubehebe Crater and Dante’s View, each offering unique vistas of the bloom.
This extraordinary event invites nature lovers and photographers alike to witness the beauty of Death Valley’s flora coming to life in a display seldom seen, marking a significant and picturesque moment in the park’s history.
The national park’s website has the most up-to-date information on where the wildflowers bloom.
The “bloom” attracts people from all over the world. For those who plan to visit, there is really only one place to stay in the 3.4-million-acre national park, a true American Oasis called The Oasis at Death Valley. “The resort is filling up and we are seeing more and more walk-in guests which is unusual,” said Rick During, the General Manager of The Oasis at Death Valley. “Reservations are strongly recommended, there is not much out here in Death Valley in terms of places to stay.”
Dating back to 1927, the historic property encompasses several lodging options: The Inn at Death Valley and the family-friendly The Ranch at Death Valley, both part of a recent $250 million renaissance. There are also casitas, modern quiet luxury cabins, restaurants and more. Only two hours from Las Vegas and four hours from Los Angeles, Death Valley is an easy escape from the worried, rushing world.
Please visit oasisatdeathvalley.com for booking and further information.
