What is Badwater Basin?  Article Details   • Written By: Mary
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Site/Blog   Badwater Basin is a stretch of salt flats at the
lowest point in North America. It can be difficult to pinpoint
the lowest point in Badwater Basin, because it moves around, but
it hovers around 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level. For
convenience, the spring for which the salt flats are named is
labeled as the lowest point, in part because the actual lowest
point is often dangerous to access.  This area is located in
Death Valley in the state of California. Along with the rest of
Death Valley, Badwater Basin is very hostile to visitors. It
gets extremely hot and dry, and there is limited available shade
and no fresh water. Visitors are at risk of heat stroke and
other heat-related conditions, and it can also simply be
uncomfortable to visit, thanks to the high heat.