Ubehebe Crater
Ubehebe Crater is one of the most dramatic volcanic features in Death Valley National Park. Located in the northern part of the park near the Grapevine Mountains, the crater was formed by powerful steam-driven eruptions thousands of years ago. When rising magma encountered groundwater beneath the surface, the resulting explosions blasted out large volumes of rock and ash, leaving behind the steep-sided crater visible today. The main crater is nearly half a mile wide and more than 600 feet deep. Dark volcanic cinders surround the rim, creating a stark contrast with the lighter desert landscape nearby. From the rim, visitors can look across the crater interior and see evidence of multiple eruptive events that shaped the surrounding volcanic field.
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