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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.

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Pennsylvania Memorial Observation Deck Closed

Gettysburg National Military Park · Pennsylvania

A renovation project for the nearby Comfort Station requires electrical service to be shut off. This shut off affects lighting in the spiral staircase leading up to the Pennsylvania Memorial observation deck. The staircase is now too dark to maintain visitors’ safety. The observation deck will remain closed until the Comfort Station project is complete in early-to-mid November. Note: The base of the Pennsylvania Memorial remains open to visitation during this time.

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Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure

Glacier National Park · Montana

Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed for the season at Avalanche Creek on the west side of the park. On the east side, the closure is located at Jackson Glacier Overlook. Travel on open sections of the road may change at any time due to winter weather conditions. Visitors should check road conditions before their arrival and be prepared for winter weather.

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Launch Ramp Updates

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · Arizona, Utah

Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. Find updated status of all launch ramps at the link.

China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026

Golden Gate National Recreation Area · California

Park's China Beach renovation of bathhouse, lower terrace, and picnic areas is in progress. See 'more' for link to Phase 3 of China Beach project below. SFPUC waterline replacement project will cause parking restrictions, lane closures, and access controls along Sea Cliff Avenue. Visitors should expect SFPUC project on Sea Cliff Avenue to impact access to China Beach. See link to SFPUC project below: https://www.sfpuc.gov/construction-contracts/construction-projects/seacliffpumps.

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North Rim Scenic Road Closure: Cape Royal and Point Imperial

Grand Canyon National Park · Arizona

The Point Imperial Road (from the Cape Royal Road to Point Imperial) will be closed from Oct. 15 through Nov. 3, 2026. No services, fuel, and no water are available on the North Rim as of Oct. 15, 2026.

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Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure

Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming

Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed to all use. Start hikes at alternative trailheads such as Granite Canyon, LSR Preserve, and Taggart Lake.

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Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Seasonal Closure

Great Basin National Park · Nevada

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed to vehicle traffic at the Summit Trailhead due to impacts from winter weather.

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Dump Station Seasonal Closure

Great Basin National Park · Nevada

Due to incoming winter weather, the park's dump station will be closing for the season at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026. After that time, there will be no potable water available inside the National Park.

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Wheeler Peak Campground Seasonal Closure

Great Basin National Park · Nevada

The Wheeler Peak Campground will close for the season on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Availability in the other park campgrounds can be found on recreation.gov.

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Aid Box Rock Climbing Area Closed

Great Falls Park · Virginia

The Aid Box rock climbing area is temporarily closed due to a recent rock topple.