Your home base for desert adventure. Just 7 miles east of Death Valley National Park, 40 minutes from Furnace Creek, and about 100 miles north of Las Vegas.
Start Exploring Find a Place to StaySurrounded by wide-open desert and some of the most unforgettable scenery in the West, Beatty is the kind of small town that makes visitors feel right at home.
With more than 340 guest rooms, 108 RV sites, locally owned restaurants, fuel stations, shops, groceries, and other travel essentials, Beatty has everything you need to rest, refuel, and enjoy your time in the area, all at reasonable small-town prices.
Nestled at the end of Oasis Valley near the headwaters of the Amargosa River, Beatty offers a refreshing change from the surrounding desert. Its natural springs, trees, and open spaces create an important habitat for birds and wildlife, making the area a favorite for birdwatching, photography, and peaceful desert exploring.
Whether you are passing through, visiting Death Valley, exploring nearby ghost towns, heading out on an off-road adventure, or staying for a few days, Beatty is more than a stop along the way. It is a friendly desert community where you can slow down, get comfortable, and feel welcome.
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Do not miss the annual Beatty Days celebration, October 30 to November 1, 2026. Parade, car show, chili cook-off, bed races, a pet parade, and a whole weekend of small-town fun at Cottonwood Park.
See the ScheduleStay Close to Death Valley. Beatty offers easy access to the park through Daylight Pass, making it a convenient home base for exploring Death Valley.
Everything You Need Before and After the Park. Comfortable lodging, RV spaces, restaurants, fuel, groceries, shops, and travel essentials are all right here in town.
More Adventure Beyond the Park. Explore Rhyolite Ghost Town, Goldwell Open Air Museum, scenic desert roads, wildlife, dark skies, local history, and outdoor recreation, just minutes from Beatty.
Beatty is surrounded by miles of open desert roads, historic mining routes, rugged canyons, and backcountry trails stretching through the Bullfrog Mining District and toward Death Valley. Some routes are suitable for high-clearance vehicles, while others offer a true four-wheel-drive adventure.
Beatty offers plenty to enjoy off the trail, from local history and art to dining, entertainment, and memorable small-town stops you will not find anywhere else.
Golfers can also make the scenic drive to Furnace Creek Golf Course, the world's lowest-elevation golf course, for a round surrounded by some of Death Valley's most dramatic scenery.
Beatty gives you the best of both worlds: rugged desert adventure by day and a friendly town to come back to when the exploring is done.
Nevada's first astrotourism route connects two International Dark Sky Parks, Death Valley National Park and Great Basin National Park, along Highways US-95 and US-6 and the rural communities in between: Beatty, Goldfield, Tonopah, Ely, and Baker. Travelers take in Nevada's astronomical wonders on the Starry-est Route in America.
Plan a Dark Sky TripEvery Beatty Days celebration needs a few cowboys, a few floozies, and a little frontier mischief. The Beatty Cowboys and Floozies bring all three, along with plenty of small-town personality, Old West charm, and good-natured fun. Dressed in their boots, hats, bustles, and finest frontier attire, they help make Beatty Days feel like a step back into the town's colorful past.
During Beatty Days, visitors can purchase an arrest warrant for a friend, family member, or unsuspecting troublemaker. The Cowboys and Floozies will track them down, make the arrest, and haul them off for a little good-natured frontier justice.
Keep an eye out during Beatty Days, you never know which cowboy, floozie, or wanted outlaw you might run into.
When the desert gets the right rain, the valley floor comes alive with color. Beatty is the perfect basecamp for chasing the bloom. Check current conditions before you head out.
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