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Ubehebe Crater

📍 Ubehebe Crater, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328, USA
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Quick Facts

Location
USA, California
Category
National Park & Nature
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
Ubehebe Crater, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328, USA
Coordinates
37.0100, -117.4507

Introduction

Ubehebe Crater, located in the northern section of Death Valley National Park in California, is a massive volcanic crater approximately half a mile in diameter and 600 feet deep, one of Death Valley's most spectacular geological wonders. About 2,000 years ago, magma rising into groundwater triggered a steam explosion, creating this horseshoe-shaped crater. The name Ubehebe means basket in the Timbisha Shoshone language, as the crater resembles a basket in shape. Visitors can walk along the crater rim trail for a full loop, overlooking the layered volcanic debris deposits inside, or descend to the crater floor to experience the unique geological textures. Several smaller craters surround the main crater, including Little Ubehebe, together forming Death Valley's volcanic landscape complex.

✨ Highlights

1
600-foot Crater
Massive horseshoe crater from steam explosion
2
Rim Trail
Loop trail along crater edge with panoramic views
3
Pyroclastic Deposits
Layered geological textures recording eruption history
4
Little Ubehebe
Smaller crater forming complete volcanic complex
5
Timbisha Culture
Geological wonder named in Shoshone language
6
Death Valley Geology
Most representative volcanic landscape in northern Death Valley

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：1-2 hours
→Address：Death Valley National Park, CA
→Transport：Drive, high-clearance vehicle recommended
→Best Season：November to March
→Opening Hours：All day
→Ticket Information：Death Valley NP $30/car
→Transportation：By car

💡 Tips

• Summer extremely hot, avoid visiting, winter recommended
• Bring plenty of water, at least one gallon per person
• Crater floor return climb is strenuous, know your limits
• Watch fuel levels, gas stations sparse in park
• Sunset offers best light for photography

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Ubehebe Crater?

All day

How much is the admission for Ubehebe Crater?

Death Valley NP $30/car

Any practical tips for visiting Ubehebe Crater?

Summer extremely hot, avoid visiting, winter recommended Bring plenty of water, at least one gallon per person

How long should I spend at Ubehebe Crater?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.