Death Valley Road Conditions

Greetings Roads Fans! We're back! Death Valley National Park is expanding access to areas of the park as part of its phased reopening plans. These plans are based on local, state, and national guidance. Backcountry roads, backcountry camping, and dispersed camping are now open! While the park was closed the roads crew was hard at work grading and repairing roads. Higher elevations bring cooler summer temperatures but all of Death Valley is hot right now. If you plan a backco...untry trip remember to establish an emergency contact, bring supplies to safely spend an extra night out should something go wrong, and check the weather before your trip: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV The following roads have recently been graded: Racetrack Road, Hidden Valley Road, Hunter Mountain Road from Hidden Valley to the top of Hunter Mountain, Lee Flat Road, Big Pine Death Valley Road, and South Eureka Valley Road. The road from Hunter Mountain to South Pass has large ruts and damage from spring mud conditions so high clearance and 4x4 are needed. Titus Canyon and West Side Road are both open but have rough washboard, washouts, and are in slightly worse shape than usual so high clearance and 4x4 are recommended. For more information on what's open visit and how you can safely visit Death Valley: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Enjoy and stay safe! Image: Death Valley Entrance Sign : NPS/Kurt Moses

All roads in Death Valley NP are closed except for through traffic on CA-190 and Daylight Pass Road.

Greetings roads fans! A lot has changed here in Death Valley over the last week. The following changes to park operations have been made in accordance with CDC guidelines and recommendations from state and local public health authorities and in consultation with NPS Public Health Service Officers. All NPS services and facilities in Death Valley are currently closed, this includes front and backcountry restrooms and campgrounds. All warm springs in Death Valley are also closed... to entry. The Oasis at Death Valley and Stovepipe Wells Village are both closed, except for gas stations. Panamint Springs Resort remains open. The following popular secondary roads are closed to discourage groups of people from congregating: Salt Creek, Mosaic Canyon, Historic Stovepipe Well, Natural Bridge, Keane Wonder Mine, Artists Drive, and Dantes View Road. Titus Canyon, Harry Wade, West Side Road, and 20 Mule Team Road are closed due to recent flooding. Please visit Death Valley Current Conditions for the most up to date information on closures and road conditions: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm NPS Photo: Sign reads "Campground Closed" on a gate that has been closed across a campground entrance.

Last night brought more rain to Death Valley! Death Valley Rangers have been out surveying and clearing roads all day. The following roads are closed: 20 Mule Team, Devils Golf Course, and Westside Road. Expect some water and debris along Badwater Road, Dantes View Road, North Highway (the open portion of Scotty's Castle Road), and Beatty Cuttoff Road. High clearance and 4x4 are recommended for Upper Wildrose Road to the Charcoal Kilns. Titus Canyon has some washouts but rema...ins open to 4x4 and high clearance vehicles. We still need reports on many other backcountry roads. If are planning a backcountry trip this weekend be prepared to encounter water, snow, ice, or debris on any road. Have a backup plan in case you need to turn around. Let us know what roads you traveled and the conditions you encountered. The Death Valley website will be updated as road closures and conditions change: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Photo: Kurt Moses. Clouds surround rocky mountains below blue sky in Death Valley.

Spring has arrived in Death Valley and it's time for a road conditions round up! Have you been out and about in the Death Valley backcountry enjoying the sunshine and warm weather? Let us know what road conditions you encountered! Please include the date of your trip and any information about your vehicle that could be helpful to someone else planning a trip. This is the time of year you're likely to encounter snow, mud, and flowers all in one trip! While we know it's not a... super bloom year, we'd like to know where you've seen flowers. Have fun out there! NPS photo: Pink flowers grow in the middle of a dirt road with a vehicle in the background.

Spring has arrived in Death Valley and it's time for a road conditions round up! Have you been out and about in the Death Valley backcountry enjoying the sunshine and warm weather? Let us know what road conditions you encountered! Please include the date of your trip and any information about your vehicle that could be helpful to someone else planning a trip. This is the time of year you're likely to encounter snow, mud, and flowers all in one trip! While we know it's not a... super bloom year, we'd like to know where you've seen flowers. Have fun out there! NPS photo: Pink flowers grow in the middle of a dirt road with a vehicle in the background.

Exciting News!! Dantes View Road is OPEN!!! Enjoy a view of Death Valley from 5,000 feet up! This side trip off highway 190 takes 1 hour round trip. Other roads in the park are still snowy from recent winter storms. For a full list of road closures and conditions visit our website: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm... Photo: Blue skies stretch over the white Badwater salt flats as seen from Dantes View.

The pit toilets at Homestake Dry Camp and Eureka Dunes are full, and may not be pumped until late February. Please plan appropriately if traveling to those backcountry areas. Reference Leave No Trace suggestions on proper disposal methods for human waste.

Death Valley has more rain in the forecast! We are expecting precipitation Thursday & Thursday night. The National Weather Service keeps us up to date with forecasts and interactive maps like this! Check out the full page for more details: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV Here are some of our current road conditions: Upper Wildrose Road: CAUTION: 4x4 and high clearance recommended for the last two miles to the Charcoal Kilns due to snow; CLOSED above the Char...coal Kilns for winter. Titus Canyon Road: CAUTION: 4x4 and high clearance recommended due to ice. West Side Road: CAUTION: 4x4 recommended due to mud, especially at the Amargosa River near the south end of the road. Racetrack Road: Washboard is worse than usual. Racetrack Playa may be wet and muddy from recent storms. (Do not walk on playa when wet). Saline Valley North Pass: CAUTION: 4x4 and high clearance required due to 1-2 feet of packed snow, ice, and mud. Saline Valley South Pass: CAUTION: 4x4 and high clearance required due to 1-2 feet of packed snow, ice, and mud. Hunter Mountain: CAUTION: 4x4 and high clearance required due to 1-2 feet of snow, ice, and mud. Road may be impassable. If you're planning a trip this weekend be sure to check the Death Valley website for more updates: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Photo: National Weather Service graphic shows chance of precipitation on Thursday, January 16th.

We have more great news! Emigrant Canyon Road & Lower Wildrose Road are OPEN! Upper Wildrose Road is open to the Charcoal Kilns. Enjoy snowy mountain views like this on the way up! For a full list of road closures and updates visit our website: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Photo: Snow covered mountains viewed from Emigrant Canyon Road. NPS/Kurt Moses

We have great news! Titus Canyon is now OPEN!! The following roads are still impacted by recent snow and rain: Dantes View Road: CLOSED due to snow and ice... Emigrant Canyon and Upper & Lower Wildrose Road: CLOSED due to snow and ice. West Side Road: CAUTION: 4x4 recommended due to mud, Amargosa River is flowing over the south end of the road. Saline Valley North Pass: 1-2 feet of snow. 4x4 vehicles were able to get through 12/27 but extreme caution is advised. Saline Valley South Pass: 1-2 feet of snow- Campground host reported that even vehicles with 4x4, high clearance, and chains couldn't get through. Were you out exploring the backcountry after the recent storm? We'd love an update! Please post the date of your trip, the conditions you encountered, and any information about your vehicle that could be helpful to someone else planning a trip. As always, photos are great! Current road closures can be found on our website: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Safe travels! Photo: Sun shines over the exit of Titus Canyon Road.

CA-190: No restrictions North Highway(CA-190 to Grapevine RS): light debris on road Emigrant/Wildrose: Closed Dantes View: Closed... Titus Canyon: Closed West Side Road: Closed (muddy, plus Amargosa River is actively flowing across it) Saline Valley South Pass: completely impassable, even to 4x4 high clearance with chains due to deep snow Saline Valley North Pass: deep snow, but 4x4 vehicles are getting through. Extreme caution advised. Cell tower at Furnace Creek working (but limited capacity). Cell tower at Stovepipe Wells not working. Stovepipe Wells Resort only able to accept cash due to telephone problem.

Storm today (12/26). Road conditions changing constantly. Currently slushy snow on Daylight Pass (road to Beatty), and tire chains are required to cross Towne Pass on CA-190 due to snow. Both are likely to be clear by 12/27 due to predicted sun. Emigrant Canyon Road, Lower Wildrose Road, and Upper Wildrose Road are closed due to snow. Those aren't plowed, and are likely to stay closed longer than Towne Pass.... Gas station at Stovepipe Wells is currently open, but may close over next few days due to power and communication issues there. They are currently only able to accept CASH. Titus Canyon Road is closed, likely won't reopen for a few days (at least) until it dries out. Saline Valley North Pass and South Pass each have 1-2 feet of snow.

Great News! Titus Canyon Road is officially OPEN! This 24 mile one-way dirt road requires high clearance. With cooler temperatures and beautiful views it's a winter favorite. Enjoy! Do you have recent road condition updates after the winter storms? Post your trip reports and photos here. We are particularly curious about your experiences on South Pass and Hunter Mountain. As always, visit our website for the most up to date information on road closures: https://www.nps.gov/de...va/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Photo: NPS Photo - Kurt Moses. Sun shines over the exit of Titus Canyon.

Great news! After a snowy Thanksgiving week Dantes View, Emigrant Canyon, and Lower Wildrose roads are OPEN! Titus Canyon remains closed and Upper Wildrose Road will be closed beyond the Charcoal Kilns for the rest of the winter. With all this weather it's the perfect time for a road conditions round up! Were you out and about exploring the backcountry roads after the recent storm? We'd love an update. Please include the date of your trip and any information about your vehic...le that would be helpful to someone else planning a trip. Pictures are great! Photo: Badwater Salt Flats from Dantes View. Clouds dot the bright blue sky above the white salt flats. Credit: Enrico Meier