News Release

Additional areas of Death Valley NP’s backcountry reopened

Eureka Dunes

NPS photo by Jamie Jirele

News Release Date: November 30, 2023

Contact: Abby Wines, 760-786-3221

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Portions of Eureka Valley and Saline Valley opened on November 30. These are the most recent portions of Death Valley National Park to reopen after every road in the park was damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary in August.

Many roads in the park are still closed due to flood damage. National Park Service officials state these temporary closures are necessary for safety and to prevent damage of natural and cultural resources when people drive offroad around damaged road sections. Travelers should review current status at nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Eureka Valley and Saline Valley can only be accessed by entering the park from Big Pine, CA. These roads were repaired by Inyo County.

Eureka Dunes are the tallest dunes in California. The Big Pine – Death Valley Road is open from Big Pine to Eureka Valley. It is closed east of the Eureka Valley junction. Eureka Dunes primitive campground is now open. Eureka Valley Road / Steel Pass Road is closed past the campground due to flood damage.

The soaking tubs and primitive campground at Saline Valley Warm Springs are now open. The only route open to drive there is from Big Pine, CA over Saline Valley Road’s North Pass. Saline Valley Road’s South Pass and Steel Pass Road past Palm Springs are still closed due to flood damage.

Map of Death Valley National Park showing which roads are open as of November 30, 2023. Open roads are shown in green and include CA-190, Badwater Road, Daylight Pass, and portiosn of Saline and Eureka Valleys. Closed roads are shown in red.