Scotty's Castle Road in Death Valley National Park

Scotty's Castle Road

You'll probably be unsurprised to learn that Scotty's Castle Road leads to Scotty's Castle.

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Scotty's Castle Road Details

You'll probably be unsurprised to learn that Scotty's Castle Road leads to ... Scotty's Castle, the park's most popular tourist attraction. What you might not know is that the road, which intersects with Highway 190 just east of Stovepipe Wells Village, also allows access to several other important park attractions, including: * the road to Titus Canyon and the Leadfield ghost town * the Mesquite Spring Campground * the Grapevine Ranger Station * Ubuhebe Crater * Racetrack Road and, eventually, the Racetrack Valley NOTE: Due to historic flooding in November 2015, the Scotty's Castle are sustained heavy damage to roads and infrastructure and is closed to visitors until further notice.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Scotty's Castle Road

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Highway 190/Scotty's Castle Road Junction

This crossroads in the northern end of Death Valley is perhaps the most important road junction in Death Valley,

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Little Bridge Canyon Trail

A 20-foot-high natural arch is the highlight of the Little Bridge Canyon trail,

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Mesquite Flat Dunes

The most popular and accessible sand dunes in Death Valley National Park.