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 recorded source groups · SRC-1014, SRC-1015 - Designed by Charles Alexander MacNeilledge
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1015, SRC-1016, SRC-3170 - Built in 1922
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1015, SRC-1016, SRC-3170 - Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1017, SRC-1016, SRC-3170 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (Death Valley Scotty Historic District)
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1018, SRC-1016, SRC-3170, SRC-3882 - Owned by National Park Service
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1017, SRC-1016, SRC-3170, SRC-1014, SRC-4058 - Appeared in Ghost Adventures (tv, 2008-)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-3490, SRC-3491, SRC-4404 - Appeared in California's Gold (tv, 1995)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · 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
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Plan Your Visit
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)
Frequently asked questions
How is Scotty’s Castle connected to California's Gold?
Scotty’s Castle, in Death Valley, California, has a documented connection to California's Gold. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Ghost Adventures.
How is Scotty’s Castle connected to Ghost Adventures?
Scotty’s Castle, in Death Valley, California, has a documented connection to Ghost Adventures. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.