Superintendent Mike Reynolds demonstrates significant damage on Lower Wildrose Road, caused by flooding on August 20, 2023.
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PAVED ROADS
CLOSED:
Bonnie Clare Road and Scotty’s Castle: due to flood recovery work. No access permitted. No foot, bicycle, motorcycle, vehicle, etc. use allowed. The reopening date is unknown at this time; it is dependent upon completion of projects.
UNPAVED/BACKCOUNTRY ROADS
CAUTION:
Harry Wade Road has deep sand on the north end near mile 6.
CLOSED:
Note that road closures listed below apply to ALL motorized vehicles, including motorcycles.The roads were completely washed out in places and entry will cause tire tracks and braided roads in wilderness as users try to locate what was once the road. Thank you for your patience as we work to reopen these locations. Bicycles are permitted except on Titus Canyon Road and Salt Creek Road.
Only major roads are listed for reference below:
Lower Wildrose Road (aka Trona - Wildrose Road, connects Wildrose to Panamint Valley)- completely impassable due to a 9-foot deep cut across the road. Likely to remain closed until Summer 2026.
Darwin Falls - Road is completely gone in many places. It will need either extensive import of road fill (expensive) or "mining" of gravel from the nearby wash (this would require thorough environmental review). Likely to remain closed until Summer 2026. Hikers can park on the shoulder of CA-190 and walk in.
Salt Creek - Flooding destroyed the boardwalk, restroom and parking area. Currently under construction. Closed to all access including pedestrians. Will not open before July 2025.
Titus Canyon Road - Due to flood damage. Bicycle use is prohibited in Titus Canyon for safety reasons. Impassable. Not likely to open before 2026. Lower Titus Canyon to the Fall Canyon Trailhead is open.
Cottonwood CanyonRoad- Closed final 2.8 miles due to water.
During summer (mid-April through mid-October), all campgrounds are first-come, first-served when open.
OPEN:
Furnace Creek - First-come, first-served for summer season. During the summer, only 41 sites will be open. (Reservation mid-to-late October through April 15th).
