Park Rangers in period clothing lead tours through the historic mansion. Photo:  Mark Comon. Ranger Programs are a great way to learn about Death Valley. Photo:  NPS - Kurt Moses. Scotty's Castle Tours. Scotty's Castle is CLOSED due to damage from a flood on Oct. 18, 2015. It will remain closed until further notice. See the alerts above for details. Special Flood Recovery Tours. DVNHA and the National Park Service are pleased to offer walking tours of the Scotty's Castle Grounds. Come see first-hand how the power of water shapes the landscape of Death Valley. Participants will walk the grounds of Scotty’s Castle with a ranger to learn about the damage sustained and the repairs in progress. Explore the stories of this unique place in the desert, the people who called it home, and the projects underway to reopen this unique historic district.