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Death Valley National Park
Contact Us
 
By Mail
Death Valley National Park
P.O. Box 579
Death Valley, CA 92328

By Phone
Visitor Information
(760) 786-3200

Commercial Permits
(760) 786-3241

By Fax
(760) 786-3283
Telescope Peak  

Did You Know?
Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park was named by Dr. Samuel George in 1861. After climbing the 11,049 foot peak, Dr. George said that he could see so far that it reminded him of looking through a telescope.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST