Salt Flats - Death Valley NP EXPLORE May 29, 2025
The Badwater Basin salt flats in Death Valley National Park are a vast expanse of salt covering over 200 square miles and are known as the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. These flats are formed by a combination of a source of salts from a large drainage system, an enclosed basin where salts don't drain to the sea, and an arid climate where evaporation exceeds precipitation, according to the National Park Service. The salt flats are fragile and delicate, and vehicles are prohibited from driving off established roads to protect them.
Salt Flats - Death Valley NP EXPLORE May 29, 2025
The Badwater Basin salt flats in Death Valley National Park are a vast expanse of salt covering over 200 square miles and are known as the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. These flats are formed by a combination of a source of salts from a large drainage system, an enclosed basin where salts don't drain to the sea, and an arid climate where evaporation exceeds precipitation, according to the National Park Service. The salt flats are fragile and delicate, and vehicles are prohibited from driving off established roads to protect them.