CA-190 Mile 0.0 to 51.1

California Highway 190 (CA-190) enters the park at the West Entrance Sign.

The road passes by the Father Crowley Overlook. This is a great panorama point from one of the higher areas of the park reachable by road. Whereas in most national parks you increase elevation as you go in, here you will lose elevation, then gain some up to Towne Pass at nearly 5,000 feet, and then lose over 5,000 feet (and gain temperature) as you approach the Furnace Creek area.

The road passes by the private Panamint Springs Resort on the right.

The road reaches Towne Pass at an elevation of 4,956 feet. From this point on it is a long downward trend.

The Emigrant Campground is on the right.

The The Emigrant Canyon Road is on the right. No vehicles over 25 feet long are allowed on this road. The Wildrose Campground is located on this road, as are two more once the road loses pavement and becomes high clearance four wheel drive only.

The road passes by the Stovepipe Wells Village area. This is a full service area, with lodging, camping, food, fuel, and a ranger station. See the Camping Page and Lodging Page for more information.

The Just past Stovepipe Wells, the road reaches the sea level mark.

The Sand Dunes parking area is on the left. If you are visiting during the cooler months of winter, the exploration of these dunes is a recommended activity. However, if your visit is during the hot months, settle for the roadside view as shown at right.

The The road passes by the Devil's Cornfield. Early visitors thought the plants, which are really arrowweed, looked like twisted corn plants.

The Scotty's Castle Road is on the left. This road leads 36.8 miles to Scotty's Castle, then on to the park boundary. It passes the side road to Ubehebe Crater on the way.