Thank you for supporting your public lands! The National Park Service collects Recreation Fees under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), providing a vital source of revenue for improving facilities and services for park visitors. All of these visitor-funded projects are important to the continued preservation of your national parks. Eighty percent of entrance fees collected at Death Valley National Park stay in the park and are used for projects directly related to visitor enjoyment, resource protection, and safety. The remaining 20 percent is distributed throughout the national park system, helping to support park units that do not collect fees.
Recent Projects Supported by Your Fee Dollars
Restore Scotty’s Castle
Multiple projects are required to repair damage done to the Scotty’s Castle area during unprecedented rain and flooding events that occurred in Death Valley National Park in October 2015. Major repairs to restore flood-damaged Scotty’s Castle include the visitor center, walkway, water system, flood protection structures, long shed, bunkhouse, parking area, annex, and historic district.
Provide Campground Custodial Support
Custodians regularly serve five fee collection campgrounds (742 sites!) with seasonal custodial maintenance support. Funding also provides utility expenses from metered new amenity sites (21 sites with sewer, electric, water).
Funding provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
These services are critical for the health and safety of park visitors.
Braille Park Brochures
Park brochures have been redesigned to include a braille version to improve visitor accessibility.
