Routes into Death Valley's West Entrance

Parts of State Route 190 (CA-190) and Death Valley National Park are tentatively scheduled to reopen on October 15 after remnants of Hurricane Hilary damaged roads across the park.

This reopening date depends on several factors, including future weather events and the availability of materials to fix the road. When this section of CA-190 reopens, drivers should anticipate multiple 24-hour traffic control points where repair work is ongoing.

 

 

West Entrance from Lone Pine

On October 15th, access to Death Valley National Park is targeted to available. This route will be accessible from US Highway 395 through Lone Pine, CA. Travelers should take California Highway 136 to California 190, noting that access from Olancha is not available.

Only use highlighted route:
US HWY 395 to Lone Pine to CA HWY 136 to CA HWY 190

 

 

Route from Las Vegas

This route will be accessible from US Highway 395 through Lone Pine, CA. Travelers should take US Highway 95, to NV Highway 266 leading to California Highway 168 and US Highway 395. From Lone Pine, California Highway 136 takes travelers to Califonia Highway 190 into the park.

By this route the distance from Las Vegas to lodging within the park is 345 miles to Panamint Springs Resort, 371 miles to Stovepipe Wells Resort, and 399 miles to The Oasis at Death Valley.

Only use highlighted route:
US HWY 95 to NV HWY 266 to CA HWY 168 to CA HWY 395 to Lone Pine
From Lone Pine take US HWY 395 to Lone Pine to CA HWY 136 to CA HWY 190

 

CA HWY 266

Note that California Highway 266 is extremely steep and windy, with one- lane sections, and may not be appropriate for larger vehicles such as RVs. There is also currently construction on that road.

 

 

Route from Los Angeles

This route will be accessible from US Highway 395 through Lone Pine, CA. Travelers should take California Highway 14 to US Highway 395 to Lone Pine. From Lone Pine, California Highway 136 takes travelers to Califonia Highway 190 into the park.

By this route the distance from Los Angeles to lodging within the park is 260 miles to Panamint Springs Resort, 286 miles to Stovepipe Wells Resort, and 314 miles to The Oasis at Death Valley.

Only use highlighted route:
CA HWY 14 to US HWY 395 to Lone Pine
From Lone Pine take US HWY 395 to Lone Pine to CA HWY 136 to CA HWY 190

 

 

Death Valley Road Status

— Open Roads (paved)
— Closed Roads

 

Death Valley Status Map

The map below shows the current status of park roads. On October 15th, access via Death Valley National Park's west entrance is targeted to be available. ONLY THE WEST ENTRANCE OF CA-190 to BADWATER MILE 17 WOULD BE AVAILABLE.

 

 

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