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All the on-the-ground news from Death Valley: closures, conditions, reopenings and alerts that help you plan your visit.
Death Valley: Keep Your Travel Plans Flexible
Rain is disrupting travel in Death Valley, with several roads closed and dirt roads best avoided, so check road conditions before your visit.
Death Valley By Jocelyn Pion
Death Valley: Plan for Three Years of Construction Around Furnace Creek
Water and sewer system upgrades at Furnace Creek and Cow Creek could cause brief water outages and temporarily reduce parking over three years.
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Death Valley: Flash Flood Watch in Effect, Use Caution on the Roads
A flood watch is in effect for Death Valley as tropical moisture threatens flash floods. Check road conditions before you head out.
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Death Valley: Scotty's Castle, guided exterior tours, interiors not before 2028
Tours of Scotty's Castle stay limited to the exterior on guided visits; a full reopening, interiors included, isn't expected before November 2028 at the earliest.
Death Valley By Jocelyn Pion
Death Valley: More Than Half of Saline Valley Warm Springs Campground Reopens
More than half of Saline Valley Warm Springs Campground has reopened after the September 15 fire, but the burned Lower Springs area stays closed.
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Death Valley Extreme Heat Warning: October 4 to 9, 2026
An Extreme Heat Warning covers the low-lying areas of Death Valley through October 9: up to 110°F by day, 85°F at night. Here's how to plan.
Death Valley By Jocelyn Pion
Death Valley closes Titus Canyon Road on October 2, with reopening expected in May 2027
The road stays closed for repairs until May 2027 while crews fix flood damage and secure the rockfall-prone Red Pass area.
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Death Valley: Extra Caution for Truckers on State Route 190
Since September 15, 2026, the park is urging truck drivers to use caution on the long descent from Towne Pass along SR-190.
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