Scotty's Castle and Bonnie Clare Road closed at Death Valley: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Scotty's Castle and Bonnie Clare Road closed indefinitely for flood recovery

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: all visitors
Place or corridor: Bonnie Clare Road and the Scotty's Castle / Grapevine area in the north of the park
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Release model: unpublished

Release detail: NPS states the reopening date is unknown and depends on project completion.

Exceptions and limits

No access is permitted at all, including on foot.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Bonnie Clare Road and Scotty's Castle: due to flood recovery work. No access permitted, including pedestrians. The reopening date is unknown at this time; it is dependent upon completion of projects.

Alerts & Conditions - Death Valley National Park