Death Valley National Park News Release

Titus Canyon Road Open for Limited Time

Road Will Close for Additional Repairs in October

A vehicle in the spectacular narrow section of Titus Canyon

NPS/Char Bergman

For Immediate Release: May 8, 2026

Contact: [email protected]

Death Valley, Calif. — Titus Canyon Road, one of Death Valley National Park’s most popular backcountry drives, has reopened after an initial phase of flood repairs. The road will close again in October for additional work, including improvements to reduce damage from future flash floods.

“We are thrilled to temporarily restore public access to this special place,” said Mike Reynolds, park superintendent. “A drive through Titus Canyon is an amazing experience. You see expansive views at Red Pass, petroglyphs at Klare Spring, mining history at Leadfield ghost town, and drive through a slot canyon only 20 feet wide!”

Titus Canyon Road has been closed since it was heavily damaged by a flash flood in August 2022. National Park Service crews recently moved boulders, filled in drop-offs, and graded the roadway. Beginning in October, contractors will widen an eroding section of the road near Red Pass, stabilize rock walls, and install drainage features.

Know before you go:

High-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle recommended

27-mile one-way road begins west of Beatty, NV on NV-374

Allow two to three hours for the drive

Do not enter Titus Canyon if rain is forecasted due to flash flood risk

Bring water and supplies

No cellular signal is available

Intermittently closures may happen to prepare for continued construction

Full closure scheduled from October 1, 2026 through at least April 30, 2027 for additional repairs.

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