DEATH VALLEY (KTNV) — For the first time in nearly two years, the lowest point in North America, Badwater Basin, in Death Valley has reemerged an ancient lake after receiving 1.76 inches of rainfall in November.
Lake Manly isn't like a typical lake you may be picturing, but rather a shallow, mirror-like pluvial that emerges in the basin following increased precipitation. Visitors to the area can see how the water is reflecting the snow-capped Panamint Mountains.
The last time water was seen in this area was around February 2024, when it was larger and deeper, according to park officials. While kayaking has been possible on Lake Manly before, park officials said visitors shouldn't take any vessels out to this reemergence as the water wouldn't even cover the top of your shoe.
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Death Valley rainfall broke two records year: the aforementioned 1.76 inches making this November the wettest on record, and then 2.41 inches of rain between September and November making this the wettest fall on record.
The water is about a mile walk from the basin parking lot, but can also be seen at the Dante's View overlook.
