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Death Valley National Park
Underground Tour
Scotty's Castel Underground Mysteries! Tour

The guided tour of the tunnels under Albert Johnson's Death Valley Ranch.

See what is hidden under Scotty's Castle

The Underground Tour takes you into the basement beneath the Castle for a look at the historic technology which, considering the remote desert location and the time-period, was very advanced. You will also be able to see modern technology that the National Park Service is using to help preserve the Castle. The tour will also lead you through part of the tunnel system that runs beneath the Castle. The tour will culminate with a demonstration of the Pelton Water Wheel used to furnish the castle with electricity.

The tour is completely separate from the house tour and lasts about an hour. If you have not visited Scotty's Castle before, we recommend going on the main house tour first.

Tours are available daily November through April. During summer season, the Underground Tours will be given as staffing allows. Please call in advance for summer tour information.

Tours are limited to 15 people. This tour is not ADA accessible.

Contact 760-786-2392 for more information.

Tickets

Adult (age 16-61) $11
Seniors (age 62+) $9
Interagency Access Card Holder $9
Children (age 6-15) $6

Combination ticket saves $1.00 off each tour (House and Underground) if purchased at the same time.

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Did You Know?
Death Valley is home to more than 1000 species of plants and more than 50 of those are endemics, found nowhere else in the world.
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Last Updated: November 20, 2009 at 13:12 EST