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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 9:00 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
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Preservation Work Along Trails
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine · Maryland
Starting March 18, preservationists restoring the bronze state plaques along the entrance road, and the War of 1812 commemorative markers in the Orpheus Grove. Some of these areas may be temporarily closed while work is in progress.
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Baltimore Area Traffic Advisory
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine · Maryland
Traffic in the Baltimore area has increased considerably in recent months due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which connected the Baltimore beltway. Please check the latest traffic conditions to plan your travel accordingly.
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Motorized Recreational Scooters Not Permitted in Park
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine · Maryland
For the safety and protection of visitors and park resources, motorized scooters are not permitted within the park. Any vehicles (scooters, bicycles, etc.) that are part of a ride-share program may not be left behind for pick up inside the park
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Reminder: Look Before Parking
Fort Monroe National Monument · Virginia
Visitors are reminded to park in marked parking spaces. Parking in the grass or other alternative areas is unauthorized. Please help us #KeepFortMonroeBeautiful.
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Open Season
Fort Necessity National Battlefield · Pennsylvania
Jumonville Glen, Mount Washington Tavern, and the Picnic Area are OPEN until October 31st. Jumonville Glen and the Picnic Area are open daily sunrise to sunset, and Mount Washington Tavern is open every day 10 am to 4 pm.
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CCC Camp Picnic Pavilions Closed
Fort Necessity National Battlefield · Pennsylvania
The pavilions in the CCC Camp Picnic Area are closed for the immediate future for restoration work.
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McQueen's Island Trail Closed Beginning August 3, 2026
Fort Pulaski National Monument · Georgia
The McQueen's Island Trail will close for a Chatham County restoration project beginning August 3, 2026.
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Gorge Wall Preservation Closures Begin Fall 2026
Fort Pulaski National Monument · Georgia
Fort Pulaski's Gorge Wall interiors will undergo preservation work beginning September 2026. For your safety, follow signage and do not cross any barricades.
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The North Shoreline is Closed
Fort Pulaski National Monument · Georgia
The shoreline is closed permanently for resource protection and visitor safety.
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Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock Closure
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
The Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock is currently under construction and closed to the public.
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Accessibility Lifts Out of Service at Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
The mobility lifts at Fort Sumter are currently out of order. The parade ground (ground level) of the fort remains wheelchair accessible.
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Scam Warning: Book Ferry Tickets Through Authorized Concessioner Only
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
The National Park Service is aware of fraudulent websites selling invalid ferry tickets to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. Valid ferry tickets can only be purchased through the park's authorized concessioner at www.fortsumtertours.com. Visitors should carefully verify the website address before purchasing tickets. Tickets purchased through unauthorized websites are not valid and will not be honored.
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Patriots Point Ferries Accessibility Information
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
Ferries to Fort Sumter from Patriots Point are not always accessible for individuals who use mobility assistance devices or have trouble navigating stairs. The Fort Sumter Visitor Center departure location is fully accessible or visitors can call Fort Sumter Tours (843-722-2628) for current Patriots Point accessibility conditions.
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The Park is Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day each year.
Fort Union National Monument · New Mexico
Fort Union National Monument is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day each year. The closure includes all park grounds and facilities.
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New Mexico Road Advisories
Fort Union National Monument · New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Transportation updates its map of road advisories regularly. Visitors are encouraged to look for any possible road advisories along their route of travel beforehand.
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Temporary Phone Number for Visitor Center
Fossil Butte National Monument · Wyoming
Our main phone number for the visitor center is temporarily disconnected. Please call 307-877-4456 to reach a ranger.
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Grounds Inaccessible to Visitors 10/19, 10/20, and 10/21
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site · Massachusetts
Due to restoration work on the landscape, the grounds will be inaccessible to visitors Monday-Wednesday, October 19-October 21. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Hours Changing
Friendship Hill National Historic Site · Pennsylvania
The Visitor Center at Friendship Hill National Historic Site is now open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM! The grounds and trails remain open sunrise to sunset. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 724-329-2501 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/frhi
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Ryan Visitor Center Phone Line Out of Service
Gateway National Recreation Area · New York, New Jersey
The Floyd Bennett Field Ryan Visitor Center phone line (718-338-3799) is out of service. For information on ranger programs in the Jamaica Bay Unit, call the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 718-318-4340. For questions about permits, events, or other park information, call the general park information line at 718-354-4606. For emergencies, call U.S. Park Police's 24-hour dispatch at 718-354-4700.
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Dogs Not allowed on ocean beaches in Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook March 15- Sept. 15
Gateway National Recreation Area · New York, New Jersey
Dogs are not allowed on ocean beaches at Sandy Hook between March 15 through September 15. Dogs are not allowed on the ocean beaches at Jacob Riis Park, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point Tip and at the bayside of Breezy Point between March 15 through September 15
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George Rogers Clark NHP in the Eastern Time Zone
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park · Indiana
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is located in the Eastern Time Zone. The memorial closes 15 minutes before the visitor center.
More from the park: George Rogers Clark NHP in the Eastern Time Zone
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The Picnic Area, Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday
George Washington Birthplace National Monument · Virginia
The Picnic Area, Washington Family Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument · Virginia
The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Detour along Mount Vernon Trail at Gravelly Point
George Washington Memorial Parkway · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Due to constriction for the Long Bridge Project, the Mount Vernon Trail will be temporarily detoured around the construction zone beginning on July 15, 2026. Trail users should expect periodic crossings of equipment and materials where the trail meets the construction access road. Detour will be in place through 2030.
More from the park: Detour along Mount Vernon Trail at Gravelly Point
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Intermittent Lane Closures at GW Parkway for Bridge/Pavement Preservation
George Washington Memorial Parkway · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Beginning on Monday, November 17, 2025, expect intermittent traffic impacts at GWMP. This Bridge and pavement preservation work is expected to extend into the Fall of 2026 and will make repairs to 24 GWMP bridges and over 30 paved roads and parking assets. To minimize traffic impacts, weekday lane closures on George Washington Memorial Parkway, Clara Barton Parkway, and Spout Run Parkway will NOT be allowed inbound to DC from 5:30am to 9:30am and outbound from DC from 2:30pm to 7:30pm Monday through Friday.
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Water Availability
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · New Mexico
There is NO water at the scorpion campgrounds and the trailhead for the cliff dwellings. Water is available at the Visitor Center, Woody's corral and TJ's corral.
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No Pets are allowed on the Cliff Dwelling Trail
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · New Mexico
Pets are not allowed onto the Gila Cliff Dwelling Trail. Kennels are available at the Trailhead on a First Come First Serve basis and are available to those that are going on the Cliff Dwelling Trail not the Wilderness trails.
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Secure trash and food
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · New Mexico
Pack it in, pack it out! There are no trash services in or around the monument. All food & trash must be secured inside a vehicle. Ravens routinely open zipped bags & tear into trash bags left outside or in the bed of a truck.
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Ocean Beach Fire Season in Effect through October 31, 2026
Golden Gate National Recreation Area · California
Fires allowed ONLY in park provided concrete fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20. Do NOT make fire rings using rocks, logs or other items. When the Bay Area Air Quality Management District declares a Spare the Air Day, NO campfires, beach fires, or outdoor grills are allowed in the park. For more information, visit the beach fire regulations link below.
More from the park: Ocean Beach Fire Season in Effect through October 31, 2026
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Upper Fort Mason Roads and Parking Area Closures Fall 2025 - Fall 2026
Golden Gate National Recreation Area · California
Roads and parking areas at upper Fort Mason will have closures during utilities and seismic retrofit projects. Closures planned Fall 2025 through Fall 2026. Lots will be fenced and used as staging areas for projects occurring at Fort Mason. Signs will be posted in advance of utilities work as project progresses through each area at Fort Mason. Read signs and do not park in posted areas. Vehicles will be towed at owner's expense.
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Fort Jay front gate only — Temporary Closure.
Governors Island National Monument · New York
The FRONT GATE of Fort Jay is temporarily closed to all. The fort is currently open to visitation Wednesday thru Sunday 10am to 4pm. Access to the fort will be via the western or rear sallyport.
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Looking for a Grand Canyon view? A warning about mobile devices and map/navigation apps
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument · Arizona
Map apps may direct you to Parashant if you search for directions to "Grand Canyon" due the canyon's name in both the national park and monument names. The national park has paved roads and services. Parashant has no services and rugged/remote conditions.
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Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Requirements for Residents and Non-residents.
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument · Arizona
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to operate on public and state trust lands in Arizona. This includes “street legal” vehicles that meet these two requirements.
More from the park: Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Requirements for Residents and Non-residents.
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Plan Ahead for 2027 Construction
Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming
Plan ahead for construction in 2027. Check road construction and park construction pages for more information.
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Temporary Closures of Park Entrance Possible if Parking Lots Become Full
Great Falls Park · Virginia
If parking lots become full, there will be a temporary closure of the park entrance at Georgetown Pike & Old Dominion Drive. The park entrance will re-open as soon as space becomes available. For updated information about parking, call Visitor Center at 703-757-3101
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Great Sand Dunes Currently at Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
As of August 18th, Great Sand Dunes is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. All wood and charcoal fires must be in established fire rings in designated campsites or picnic sites. No other open fires are allowed. Fires MUST BE put out COLD before leaving your site and must not be left unattended. camp stoves and other pressurized gas devices allowed.
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Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
Sand boarding and sand sled rentals are located in local communities surrounding the park. Visitors are encouraged to arrange rentals BEFORE coming to the park.
More from the park: Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
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Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance for 2026
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
Due to the need for improvements in Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance beginning in 2026.
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Most visitors need a parking tag
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · North Carolina, Tennessee
All vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes require a parking tag. Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types: Daily ($5), Weekly ($15), or Annual ($40).
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Park Store To Go Cashless
Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Texas
Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.