Scotty’s Castle

Scotty's Castle is a Spanish Colonial Revival castle in Death Valley, California, and a filming location for Ghost Adventures (2008-) and California's Gold (1995). Built in 1922, it was designed by Charles Alexander MacNeilledge, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by National Park Service.

Location: Scotty's Castle Road, Grapevine Canyon, Death Valley, California, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Grapevine Canyon, Death Valley
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1014, SRC-1015
• Designed by Charles Alexander MacNeilledge
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1015, SRC-1016, SRC-3170
• Built in 1922
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1015, SRC-1016, SRC-3170
• Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1017, SRC-1016, SRC-3170
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (Death Valley Scotty Historic District)
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1018, SRC-1016, SRC-3170, SRC-3882
• Owned by National Park Service
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1017, SRC-1016, SRC-3170, SRC-1014, SRC-4058
• Appeared in Ghost Adventures (tv, 2008-)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3490, SRC-3491, SRC-4404
• Appeared in California's Gold (tv, 1995)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12757, SRC-12758, SRC-14269, SRC-14442

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1014 — National Park Service — Scotty's Castle, Death Valley National Park (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1015 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form: Death Valley Scotty Historic District (NPS History collection) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1016 — Scotty's Castle — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1017 — National Park Service — Building Scotty's Castle, Death Valley National Park (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1018 — NoeHill Travels in California — National Register #78000297: Death Valley Scotty Historic District (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12757 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6680570/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12758 — https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/californias-gold-with-huell-howser/episodes/scottys-castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14269 — Huell Howser Archives at Chapman University – Scotty's Castle, California's Gold (607) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14442 — TheTVDB – California's Gold (All Seasons) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3170 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation — Death Valley Scotty Historic District (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3490 — TVmaze — Ghost Adventures 27×03 "Scotty's Castle" (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3491 — Apple TV — Ghost Adventures, Season 27, Episode 3 "Scotty's Castle" (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3882 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4058 — alamedapost.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4404 — hbomax.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4862 — National Park Service (Death Valley National Park) — Scotty's Castle Area (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where was California's Gold filmed?

Scotty’s Castle, in Death Valley, California, is a real-world filming location used for California's Gold. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Adventures.

Where was Ghost Adventures filmed?

Scotty’s Castle, in Death Valley, California, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Adventures. This property has also appeared on screen in California's Gold.

Can you visit Scotty’s Castle?

Yes — Scotty’s Castle is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Closed for restoration since 2015 flood; limited flood-recovery tours on select Sundays (Jan-Mar 2026), full reopening years away. Admission: Flood-recovery walking tours $35/person + processing fee (book 48+ hours ahead).

Who designed Scotty’s Castle?

Scotty’s Castle was designed by Charles Alexander MacNeilledge.

Where is Scotty’s Castle located?

Scotty’s Castle is located in Death Valley, California.