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Death Valley National Park seeks public’s help identifying illegal off-road driving on Eureka Dunes

January 27, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

A white pickup truck is in front of white sand dunes. Low-lying plants are in the foreground. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Death Valley National Park is seeking the public’s help to identify the individuals responsible for illegal off-road driving on Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park on Dec. 17. More than five miles of unauthorized vehicle tracks caused significant damage to rare and sensitive desert plants.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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