Death Valley National Park Reopens Sunday After Weeks of Repairs
After more than a month of a complete shutdown, Death Valley National Park will reopen its doors on Sunday.
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The remains of Hurricane Hilary hit the park in August. The storm washed out roads and caused widespread damage across the park. Initially, the storm trapped hundreds of people inside the park due to the damaged roads. Crews from the National Park Service and California’s Caltrans worked to clear paths to help visitors and others get out of the park. Since then, repairs have been underway.
Officials say only sections of the park will be accessible when they reopen this weekend. Guests can expect full access to CA-190 from both the east and west entrances.
Some hiking trials will be open, but most secondary roads will remain closed as work continues. However, visitors can still see popular spots like Zabriskie Point, Dantes Views, Artists Drive and Badwater Basin.
When Death Valley National Park reopens, the following campgrounds and lodges will also be open:
- Sunset Campground
- Furnace Creek Campground
- Texas Springs Campground
- Stovepipe Wells Campground
- Panamint Springs Resort
- Stovepipe Wells Village
- Oasis at Death Valley
As work continues, park officials say they will continue to open up areas of the park, but visitors should expect to see added construction in the park.
“There may be some traffic delays while we continue working,” said Death Valley officials on social media. “We appreciate your patience. If you’re in a national park, you shouldn’t be in a hurry anyway.”
While many national parks have said goodbye to the crowds, Death Valley is about to see more campers. The park, best known for its extreme heat, often sees a surge of overnight guests in the cooler months.
Source: https://outdoors.com/death-valley-national-park-reopens-sunday-after-weeks-of-repairs/
