Stovepipe Wells is a way-station in the northern part of Death Valley, in unincorporated Inyo County, California.

[1] It is entirely inside Death Valley National Park and along State Route 190 (SR 190) at less than 10 feet (3.0 m) above sea level.

When sand obscured the spot, a length of stovepipe was inserted as a marker; hence, its unique name.

In 1925, entrepreneur Bob Eichmann began construction of the hotel at Stovepipe Wells, along with a scenic toll road through Death Valley.

Stovepipe Wells Village also houses the Badwater Saloon and Toll Road restaurant, The Nugget Gift Shop and a ranger station.