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Temporary Closure of Clara Barton Parkway 10/24/26 for BellRinger Event

Clara Barton National Historic Site · Maryland

Temporary Closure of Clara Barton Parkway on October 24, 2026 for the 2026 BellRinger Cycling Event. The closure is temporary and limited to the period necessary to safely accommodate BellRinger participants on Clara Barton Parkway. The closure will begin at 6:00 AM for authorized traffic-control staging and is anticipated to end at approximately 11:00 AM. Click on "More" below for specific details on the closure.

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Temporary Closure of Right Lane of Clara Barton Parkway

Clara Barton National Historic Site · Maryland

Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on "More" below for specifica details on the closure.

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Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues

Colonial National Historical Park · Virginia

Construction on the Colonial Parkway is affecting travel in many sections. Please follow all detour and caution signs. Additional information can be found at the link below.

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Park in Progress

Coltsville National Historical Park · Connecticut

Coltsville NHP is working toward establishment and is not yet an official park. We do not have a Visitor Center and visitor services are limited. For more information please visit our Park Development and Calendar pages.

Yaqui Ridge Trail Closure

Coronado National Memorial · Arizona

Due to nearby construction and blasting, the 1-mile Yaqui Ridge Trail is closed starting April 13, 2026 until further notice to ensure visitor safety. The closure begins at the junction with Joe’s Canyon Trail, and access beyond this point is not permitted. This affects access to the southern terminus of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

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Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation

Crater Lake National Park · Oregon

The Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for construction. This critical project will fully rehabilitate the trail and marina to ensure safe access to the lake, provide a much-improved visitor experience, and protect the environment.

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Park Bookstore Update

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve · Idaho

The park bookstore is currently transitioning to a new partner. The park is working to identify and establish a new bookstore provider, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available. Due to this transition, a bookstore with items for purchase will not be in service until a new partner is established. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

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Stanford Road Pavement Removal October 16–30

Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio

The section of the former Stanford Road between Stanford Trailhead and Brandywine Falls, half of Stanford Trailhead parking lot, and a section of the Valley Trail are closed while a contractor removes the old pavement. Stanford Trail remains open to hikers.

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Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula

Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio

Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.

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Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area · New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Dingmans Falls site is closed for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.

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Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area · New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Old Mine Road between Jager Road and Route 206 will close to all traffic beginning on April 6, 2026. Contractors will work to rehabilitate a 3.5-mile stretch of road. The construction area will be closed to all traffic for the safety of park visitors and contractors.

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Reds Meadow Road Access Restrictions in 2026

Devils Postpile National Monument · California

Reds Meadow Road remains under construction in 2026 and will be closed Monday through Friday through November 1 (closed for the season starting November 2).

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Bookstore Closed: November 2-November 3

Devils Tower National Monument · Wyoming

The Bookstore will be closed: November 2 through November 3. During this time the Visitor Center will remain open.

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Campground Closed for the Season

Devils Tower National Monument · Wyoming

As of October 15, 2026 the campground is closed. The campground will reopen mid May of 2027.

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Echo Park Road and Campground Closure

Dinosaur National Monument · Colorado, Utah

Echo Park Road is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles from the junction with the Harpers Corner Road to Echo Park Campground due to significant storm damage. The Echo Park Campground is also temporarily closed to camping due to road damage.

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Rainbow Park Closure

Dinosaur National Monument · Colorado, Utah

The Rainbow Park Road, Rainbow Park Campground, and Rainbow Park Boat Ramp are closed as of September 25, 2026 due to significant storm damage until repairs are completed, likely through spring of 2027. The 3/4-mile Rainbow Park Road is closed to vehicles from the junction with the Island Park Road to the Rainbow Park Campground and boat ramp. The Island Park Road remains open to Ruple Ranch.

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Seasonal Closure: Bush Key

Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida

Most of Bush Key is now open to the public. To protect nesting frigatebirds, a small area on the north side of Bush Key, all of Long Key, and all vegetation remains closed until further notice.

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Sections of moat wall closed until Winter 2026

Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida

Sections of the moat wall that were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024) are undergoing repair and reinforcement. For your safety, please follow posted signage and do not cross any barricades.

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Current Alerts and Conditions

Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida

Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.

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Site Closure for Utilities Improvement Project

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site · Pennsylvania

The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is closed for a utilities improvement project.

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All lava tube caves closed November 1 through April 30

El Malpais National Monument · New Mexico

All park lava tube caves are closed for the winter from November 1 through April 30 to protect hibernating bats.

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El Calderon Trail closed for construction through November 2026

El Malpais National Monument · New Mexico

The El Calderon Trail and parking area are closed from August 2025 through November 2026 for a major improvement project. NPS Road 100 will remain open for local traffic only, and the Continental Divide Trail will remain open for CDT thru-hikers.

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Trail Closure for Restoration

El Morro National Monument · New Mexico

The south portion of the Headland Trail is closed due to ongoing restoration work. Access to the trail will now close at 2:30 pm daily. All hikers must be off the trails by 4:45 pm.

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Partial Closure of River Road to Graball Landing

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument · Illinois, Mississippi

The entrance to River Road from Sharkey Road in Glendora, MS is closed due to a washout. Visitors can still access Graball Landing along River Road via Tippo Road. From Highway 49 E take Highway 8 E towards Grenada. Turn left on Tippo Road and then left on River Road, Graball Landing will be on your left. Use the same route to exit.

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Current Alerts and Conditions

Everglades National Park · Florida

Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.

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Recreational Driving Closed Due to Heavy Surf and Elevated Tides

Fire Island National Seashore · New York

Due to an offshore storm creating heavy surf, strong winds and elevated tides, portions of the beach west of Smith Point have become impassable to vehicles. Recreational driving will be closed through Wednesday and conditions will be assessed on Thursday.

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Talisman-Barrett Beach Dock Closed for 2026 Season; Services Limited

Fire Island National Seashore · New York

Due to damage from winter ice, the Talisman-Barrett Beach dock is closed. NPS staff are evaluating options for repairs. There is no timeline for restoration. Boaters should plan to anchor in the bay to access the site. Be advised that the area is extremely shallow. Restroom maintenance will be limited during this time and visitors must pack out all trash and belongings. Public use of some areas will be restricted for safety.

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Fort Foote Park Closed

Fort Foote Park · Maryland

The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park resources and improve the visitor experience. Work will include resurfacing the parking lot and gravel roadway, replacing parking barriers, removing the abandoned restroom facility and reseeding the area, and replacing trash cans with new wildlife-proof trash cans.

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Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact

Fort Monroe National Monument · Virginia

The Engineer Wharf, one of two fishing piers at Fort Monroe is temporarily closed. The Finger Pier remains open. Also closed is the section of Fenwick Road between Ingalls and the East Gate of the fort. Detour signs will aid travelers around the closure.

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For Current Visitor Information

Frances Perkins National Monument · Maine

For the most up to date information on Frances Perkins National Monument, please visit the website for the Frances Perkins Center at francesperkinscenter.org.

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Parking Lot Closure

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site · Massachusetts

Due to ongoing construction, the parking lot is closed. Ample street parking can be found along Dudley Street, including the Brookline Reservoir. For accessible parking, please visit our "Contact Us" page for more information.

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Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center Closed, Store and Grounds Open

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park · Virginia

Starting November 20, 2025 the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed while updates are made to building systems. Front Desk operations including visitor orientation will move to the adjacent Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore. The Chancellorsville Visitor Center remains open to visitors 9am - 5pm all week.

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Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions

Gateway National Recreation Area · New York, New Jersey

Due to extremely hazardous conditions Gateway National Recreation Area has restricted access to sections of Jacob Riis Park. Erosion has created unsafe conditions from Bays 1-5, and portions of the eastern beach are closed.

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Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public

Gateway National Recreation Area · New York, New Jersey

The entire southern area of Dead Horse Bay, including Glass Bottle Beach, is closed to the public. Dead Horse Bay is located in Brooklyn, NYC.

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Spring Creek (Queens) Closed to the Public

Gateway National Recreation Area · New York, New Jersey

Spring Creek is closed to the public at this time. The NPS is conducting field investigations as part of a Remedial Investigation at the site. Spring Creek is located in Queens, NYC.

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Temporary Closure of Clara Barton Parkway 10/24/26 for BellRinger Event

George Washington Memorial Parkway · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Temporary Closure of Clara Barton Parkway on October 24, 2026 for the 2026 BellRinger Cycling Event. The closure is temporary and limited to the period necessary to safely accommodate BellRinger participants on Clara Barton Parkway. The closure will begin at 6:00 AM for authorized traffic-control staging and is anticipated to end at approximately 11:00 AM. Click on "More" below for specific details on the closure.

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Single Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm Drive

George Washington Memorial Parkway · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Beginning October 8, one lane both northbound and southbound will be closed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for 4 weeks to repair an upheaval in the road. Please expect slight traffic delays in the area.

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Northbound GWMP Lane Closures Between Spout Run and Route 123 Resumes

George Washington Memorial Parkway · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Northbound lanes between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 will close Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  from Oct. 5 - 15 for tree maintenance. Southbound lane closures will begin on Oct. 19 and last until Nov. 26.

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Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway 3500 ft of right travel lane

George Washington Memorial Parkway · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway 3500 feet of right travel lane at Site 17, managed land areas between Clara Barton Parkway and C&O Canal, and between Lock 10 parking lot north to Lock 14 required to address the ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer bypass and pipe repair. Click on "More" below for specific details on the closure.

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David Wills House Closure

Gettysburg National Military Park · Pennsylvania

The David Wills House is currently closed. The house will temporarily reopen from November 16 to 19, 2026. Please visit our David Wills House web page for more information and a 3D tour of the house.