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What is closed or has an alert right now, across every national park site. Most serious first.
Last checked with the National Park Service at 8:00 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
55 alerts in California
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NPS Visitor Wi-Fi
Mojave National Preserve · California
Visitor Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi calling is now available in the Kelso Depot parking lot for calls including emergencies. Go to the bulletin board at the Kelso Depot restrooms for instructions.
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Delays up to 1 hour are possible at Kelbaker Road Railroad Crossing near Kelso Depot
Mojave National Preserve · California
In the event there are train siding operations at the crossing near Kelso Depot, delays may be up to one hour. Please plan accordingly for this possibility with extra fuel and drinking water. Union Pacific Contact: 1 800 848-8715
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Parking Reservations Always Required
Muir Woods National Monument · California
Reservations are required for all personal vehicles and shuttle riders visiting Muir Woods. You can make your reservation by visiting www.gomuirwoods.com. Visit our "Know Before You Go" webpage to learn more important details before your visit.
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No Cell Service at Muir Woods
Muir Woods National Monument · California
There is NO cell service at Muir Woods. We discourage scheduling a rideshare service to leave the park. When hiring a taxi, visitors have the option of negotiating a flat rate or using the meter. Under some circumstances a flat rate may be cheaper.
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Mount Tamalpais State Park - Trail Conditions
Muir Woods National Monument · California
Many trails in Muir Woods connect to trails in Mount Tamalpais State Park. For up-to-date information about trail conditions within State Park boundaries, check the Mount Tamalpais State Park Info page (click more) and scroll down to Trail Updates.
More from the park: Mount Tamalpais State Park - Trail Conditions
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Heavy Traffic and High Visitation Alert
Pinnacles National Park · California
Pinnacles experiences extremely high visitation on weekends, holidays, and during favorable weather, especially in the spring. Expect long lines and delays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. If you're planning to hike the High Peaks, Condor Gulch, Balconies, or Moses Spring Trail, it’s recommended to arrive before 8:00 am (parking may fill earlier). Additionally, campground access may be temporarily delayed during peak periods of visitation when ALL incoming traffic is held.
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DeMartin Trail and Campground
Redwood National and State Parks · California
As part of CalTrans work to develop a new highway route that is more stable and safer, they will be undertaking geotechnical drilling this fall and winter. Hikers and campers in the area will likely see and hear heavy equipment at work and hear noise associated with the drilling, which may be 24 hours/day at times. Redwood National and State Parks has worked with CalTrans to minimize the impacts to users of this area while keeping the trail and campground open and accessible.
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44 Creek Bridge Failure
Redwood National and State Parks · California
44 creek bridge is closed due to damage identified by a Federal Highway inspection team. This bridge is north of 44 Camp, approximately 7 miles south of the Redwood Creek trailhead and about 1 mile north of the Tall Trees river crossing. All trails remain open in the area, but crossing this ravine is dangerous and not advised. Hikers should plan to take alternative routes to 44 Camp, which will add at least 3.5 miles from Redwood Creek Trailhead. Stop by a visitor center for more information.
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Replace Bocce Ball Court Retaining Wall
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · California
Project work begins on Monday, February 9 to replace the bocce ball 50-foot retaining wall in order to improve existing infrastructure and enhance visitor safety. Several parking spots on lower Van Ness will be fenced off and the bocce ball court will not be accessible for the duration of the project, slated through August 2026. Please be aware of machinery, work, and signs.
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Municipal Pier Permanent Closure
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · California
Municipal Pier is closed permanently. After a safety review with the U.S. Public Health Service, it was determined that the deterioration of Municipal Pier in Aquatic Park Cove is unsafe for public use.
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Mineral King Road Construction Traffic Delays and Closures
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California
There are temporary daytime closures and traffic delays on Mineral King Road. A schedule of daily closures and delays can be found on our Road Construction webpage. Click "more" to go there.
More from the park: Mineral King Road Construction Traffic Delays and Closures
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Weekday Traffic Delays on Generals Highway North of Giant Forest
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California
Due to removal of hazard trees along Generals Highway between Highway 180 and Giant Forest, there are traffic delays on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vehicles may experience delays of up to 30 minutes total. There will not be delays on federal holidays.
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Fire Restrictions in Place
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited at all low-elevation campgrounds and picnic areas. Additional restrictions apply. Click "more" for details.
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Don't Move a Mussel!
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area · California
Hey Boaters, please clean, drain, and dry your vessel completely before setting out on Whiskeytown Lake. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Golden Mussel, an aquatic invasive species, out of the reservoir. Learn more about preventative measures.
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No overnight parking on Tioga & Glacier Point Roads
Yosemite National Park · California
Overnight parking is not allowed on Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road, including all parking lots reachable from these roads.