Saratoga Spring, Death Valley National Park

Saratoga Spring is a remote desert spring in the southern end of Death Valley National Park — a quiet oasis of clear water emerging from the desert surrounded by sand dunes and volcanic hills. The spring is home to the rare Desert pupfish and serves as a critical stop for migratory birds crossing the Mojave.

The road to Saratoga Spring is unpaved and requires high clearance. The spring itself is accessible on foot and the surrounding landscape is exceptionally photogenic. A peaceful and undervisited corner of Death Valley worth exploring for those venturing to the park's southern reaches.