Natural
Death Valley, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Zabriskie Point overlooks golden badlands carved from ancient lake beds in Death Valley National Park. Sunrise lights the ridgelines amber and orange; a short paved path from the Highway 190 parking lot reaches the viewpoint. The site became a film landmark after Michelangelo Antonioni's 1970 movie of the same name.
| Region | Death Valley, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.4203, -116.8117 |
| Best Time | Sunrise |
| Geology | Pliocene lake sediments |
| Film | Zabriskie Point 1970 |
| Fee | NPS pass |
| Access | Paved parking lot off Hwy 190; ¼-mile paved trail to viewpoint |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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