Titus Canyon Road closing October 1 at Death Valley: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Titus Canyon Road closing October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 for phase-two repairs

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: vehicles
Place or corridor: Titus Canyon Road, the one-way backcountry route from Nevada SR-374 to Scotty's Castle Road
Effective dates: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027
Release model: unpublished

Release detail: No permit or reservation exists for this road. The closure is a construction schedule.

Exceptions and limits

The road is temporarily open right now after initial repairs, but NPS warns it may close on occasional days before October 1.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Titus Canyon Road: Is temporarily open after initial repairs. It may be closed occassional days. It will be closed for the second phase of repairs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Alerts & Conditions - Death Valley National Park