Death Valley National Park

Inyo · San Bernardino · National Park Service

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Death Valley National Park: Backcountry road closures

Park-specific information

Backcountry road closures

Motorized closures affect Cottonwood Road beyond campsite 7, Darwin Falls Road, Hunter Mountain Road and the one-way Titus Canyon section. The two-way Titus Canyon section is scheduled to close October 27, 2026 through December. Check the NPS road map and vehicle-specific details; planned 2027 reopening dates are estimates.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Death Valley National Park: Saline Valley Lower Springs, Emigrant and seasonal campgrounds

Park-specific information

Saline Valley Lower Springs, Emigrant and seasonal campgrounds

Lower Springs at Saline Valley is closed after a September 15 fire; the source distinguishes the camping area between Lower and Palm Springs. Emigrant campground/restrooms are closed indefinitely for water-system repairs. Texas Springs, Stovepipe Wells and Sunset have seasonal closures; consult the source for their changing schedules.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Death Valley National Park: Bonnie Clare Road and Scotty’s Castle

Park-specific information

Bonnie Clare Road and Scotty’s Castle

Flood-recovery work closes Bonnie Clare Road and Scotty’s Castle to all access, including pedestrians. The NPS does not provide a reopening date.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency: National Park Service

Official park information

We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

About Death Valley National Park

Death Valley spans desert basins and mountain landscapes. Road conditions and seasonal heat are central to planning a visit; consult the current NPS conditions page before travel.

Find your way.

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Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

Official visitor information & directions ↗

Read before you roam.

THE FIELD GUIDE

Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide

Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.