Death Valley National Park News
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Van and Trailer Destroyed by Fire on SR-190 in Death Valley National Park
June 26, 2026 | 3:20 pm
Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on State Route 190 in Death Valley National Park on June 20, 2026. All six occupants escaped without major injuries, but the van and attached trailer were destroyed.
Lower Wildrose Road Reopens
June 3, 2026 | 2:33 pm
On June 2, 2026, the National Park Service reopened Lower Wildrose Road, which was closed for nearly three years due to extensive flood damage. The narrow, unpaved road is restricted to vehicles shorter than 25 feet. Also known as Trona-Wildrose Road, it provides access to high-elevation areas of Death Valley National Park.
Death Valley National Park Welcomed More Than 1.32 Million Visitors in 2025
March 31, 2026 | 1:14 pm
Death Valley National Park welcomed more than 1.32 million visitors to the park in 2025. This was the park’s fourth-highest visitation year, despite extended closures of large sections of the park due to flash flood damage.
Death Valley National Park Seeks Input on Plan to Improve Accessibility
March 16, 2026 | 6:00 am
The National Park Service is opening public comment on an evaluation of accessibility across Death Valley National Park. The “Accessibility Self‑Evaluation and Transition Plan” includes restrooms, walkways, interpretive exhibits, ranger programs, and other visitor services.
Salt Creek Boardwalk Reopens
February 11, 2026 | 1:49 pm
Death Valley National Park is pleased to announce the reopening of Salt Creek Boardwalk, three and a half years after it was destroyed by flooding. This wheelchair-accessible trail provides easy access to view Salt Creek Pupfish.
Death Valley National Park reopens South Badwater Road
January 31, 2026 | 2:51 pm
The National Park Service has reopened South Badwater Road as of Jan. 31 following months of closures due to extensive flash flood damage.
Death Valley National Park and Timbisha Shoshone Tribe Celebrate 25th anniversary of Homeland Act
January 28, 2026 | 3:56 pm
Death Valley National Park, in partnership with the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, will host a special event on Jan. 30 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act.
Death Valley National Park seeks public’s help identifying illegal off-road driving on Eureka Dunes
January 27, 2026 | 5:51 pm
Death Valley National Park is seeking the public’s help to identify the individuals responsible for illegal off-road driving on Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park on Dec. 17. More than five miles of unauthorized vehicle tracks caused significant damage to rare and sensitive desert plants.
North Highway, Artists Drive and other roads reopen in Death Valley National Park
December 22, 2025 | 3:44 pm
The National Park Service reopened several flood-damaged roads in Death Valley National Park in recent days. An upcoming storm may cause new road closures.
Scotty’s Castle to offer public tours from January through March 2026
December 19, 2025 | 11:35 am
Public tours of Scotty’s Castle grounds will be available on select Sundays from January through March 2026. Scotty’s Castle, a historic district in Death Valley National Park, has been closed for 10 years while the National Park Service repairs extensive damage caused by a flash flood and a later fire.