State Route 127 travels north from Baker to Shoshone and Death Valley Junction with connections to the park on State Route 178 from Shoshone and connection with California Highway 190 at Death Valley Junction. At this time, there is no public transportation available to Death Valley National Park. The winters are mild with occasional winter storms, but summers are extrenely hot and dry. Summer high temperatures commonly run above 120 degrees fahrenheit. Comfortable clothing providing sun protection and a broad brimmed hat are recommended in summer.
Winter requires warmer clothing and light to medium jackets.
Sturdy walking shoes are important year round. Accessibility All of Death Valley's visitor centers, contact stations, and museums are accessible to all visitors. The campgrounds with the exceptions of Texas Spring and the outlying campgrounds at Wildrose, Thorndike, and Mahogany Flat all have accessible sites. The grounds at Scotty's Castle are accessible to all visitors and the guided tour of the main house has provisions for a wheel chair lift to the upper floors. Getting Around California Highway 190, the Badwater Road, The Scotty's Castle Road, and paved roads to Dante's View and Wildrose provide access to the major scenic viewpoints and historic points of interest.