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Temporarily Closed for Construction

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site · District of Columbia

The Council House is closed for the rehabilitation of the home’s exterior and interior and to clean the home’s historic artifacts. The building and grounds will be closed from 9:00 a.m. September 9, 2026 until 9:00 a.m. January 27, 2027

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Hart Mine Road Closed

Mojave National Preserve · California

Hart Mine Road Closed.

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Kelso Depot Visitor Center closed

Mojave National Preserve · California

Kelso Depot Visitor Center is closed for rehabilitation of the heating and cooling system. We expect to reopen the depot in 2026. The restrooms beside the depot are open.

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SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.

Mount Rainier National Park · Washington

There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route.

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Blackland Prairie Section Closed South of the Chickasaw Village Site

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

The Blackland Prairie section of the Scenic Trail south of the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) is temporarily closed due to construction of the new access road to the Chickasaw Heritage Center. Construction activities and heavy equipment are operating within the trail corridor. There is no access through the construction area. Hikers approaching from either direction must turn around at the closure point. Please obey all posted closure signs and stay out of active construction zones for your safety.

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Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

The Rocky Springs section is closed from the Rocky Springs campground at milepost 55 to the northern terminus at milepost 59 until further notice. Visitors should observe posted closures. The trail is unsafe due to trail erosion and deteriorated bridges.

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Yockanookany Trail Section Closed to Equestrians

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail will remain open to pedestrians.

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MP 385.9 Restrooms Closed and Water Shut Off

Natchez Trace Parkway · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

Due to a pipeline leak, all restrooms at the Meriwether Lewis site (MP 385.9) are closed. The campground will have primitive camping only, with no access to water, until the issue is resolved.

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Current Park Closures

Natchez Trace Parkway · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

Closures may occur due to inclement weather, construction projects, or other emergency conditions. Please visit the linked page for information about current closures.

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Alava Trail Closure

National Park of American Samoa · American Samoa

The Mount Alava trail and Fatifati trail from the Fagasa pass to the summit is closed for trail improvement work until further notice. Visitors can hike to the Alava trail from the Old Vatia trail, it is a much steeper and more rugged climb. Other suggested hiking alternatives include Upper and Lower Sauma trails and the Tuafanua trail.

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Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed

North Cascades National Park · Washington

Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.

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Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures

North Cascades National Park · Washington

For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.

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BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park · Georgia

Due to structural issues, the boardwalk along the river trail is closed until further notice. Access to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and river is not available due to this closure. This closure does not affect access to any of the mound sites.

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Temporary Road Closures in Effect

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument · Arizona

The following roads are temporary closed: West Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry west to Quitobaquito Springs, East Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry east to the Santa Rosa Mountains, and Camino de Dos Republicas. See Alerts for more info.

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Round Spring Pavilion Parking Area Closed

Ozark National Scenic Riverways · Missouri

The parking lot for the Round Spring Pavilion and for Round Spring itself is CLOSED for the remainder of 2026 while the low water bridge over Spring Valley Creek is rebuilt. Alternative parking near Round Spring Group Campsites 4-8 will provide trail access to the north side of Round Spring.

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Partial Closure of Pedestrian Footbridge Across the Great Falls

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park · New Jersey

Due to construction, access to the south side of the pedestrian footbridge will be closed through Friday, October 23. Visitors may still access the footbridge from Mary Ellen Kramer Park.

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Upper and Lower Plaza Rehabilitation

Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial · Ohio

The Plazas, Rotunda, and the Observation Deck of the Memorial will be inaccessible for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to the Upper and Lower Plaza Rehabilitation. The visitor center and grounds will remain open. Thank you for your understanding.

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Little Beaver Road Closed 10/21-10/22

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore · Michigan

Little Beaver Road will be closed to incoming traffic 7 am - 3 pm on October 21 and 22.

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Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore · Michigan

The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt.

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Farmington Landing CLOSED

Piscataway Park · Maryland

The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Farmington Landing. 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, replacing parking barriers, replacing trash cans with new wildlife-proof trash cans, and installing new fishing rod holders.

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Trail Detour at Glover Archbold Trail at Rock Creek Park (Washington, DC)

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail · District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia

The southern part of the Glover Archbold trail is closed due to aerial hazards caused by the trestle bridge. Work is being done to safely remove the bridge from the area to alleviate these hazards. Please obey any posted signs and do not enter the fenced off area.

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Parking Lot E Closed for Construction

Prince William Forest Park · Virginia

Parking Lot E is closed for construction. The park is currently working to expand this parking area, and the lot will be closed while the expansion is being built. Visitors can still access the Mary Byrd Branch Trail and Quantico Cascades Trail by following trail reroute signs and parking vehicles in Turkey Run parking area. For your safety, please follow all closures and only park in designated parking spots.

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No dock access to Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge National Monument · Utah

At current lake levels, Rainbow Bridge docks do not reach the land. Dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Restrooms at the dock will remain open. This alert will stay up until the situation changes. Check the link for current lake information.

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Darrah Hall Temporarily Closed Starting 10/14/2026

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park · South Carolina

Darrah Hall will be closed for a construction rehabilitation project on the building starting Wednesday October 14, 2026.

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Temporary Closure of Rock Creek and Potomac Pkwy for Marine Corps Marathon

Rock Creek Park · District of Columbia

On Sunday, October 25 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be temporarily closed between Virginia Avenue and Shoreham Drive to accommodate the Marine Corps Marathon. Motorists should plan accordingly and use alternate routes during the closure.

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Partial Closure of Meridian Hill Park Upper-Level

Rock Creek Park · District of Columbia

The upper-level grass panels at Meridian Hill Park will be temporarily closed to the public from October 13 through November 9, 2026, to facilitate restoration work and protect public safety. Fencing and signage will mark the closure. The upper plaza, other portions of Meridian Hill Park, and nearby park areas will remain open to the public, though access to the turf areas will be restricted.

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Waterside Drive NW Road Closure Temporarily Delayed

Rock Creek Park · District of Columbia

The planned roadway closure has been temporarily postponed after crews discovered a large early‑1900s utility line during preliminary excavation. The construction team is evaluating the line to determine necessary steps before work can safely proceed. This precaution will help minimize disruptions and avoid unnecessarily extending the roadway closure. We will share an update as soon as more information is available.

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Nature Center and Planetarium Closure

Rock Creek Park · District of Columbia

The Nature Center and Planetarium building is closed until further notice due to continued remediation. Check the park's calendar for changes to ranger programs and locations.

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Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety

Rock Creek Park · District of Columbia

Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found.

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Parking Lot Closed October 27-28, 2026

Russell Cave National Monument · Alabama

Our parking lot will be closed to the public on October 27-28, 2026.

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Eastern National Bookstore is Closed

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site · New York

The Eastern National Bookstore and Gift Shop is closed until further notice. Please continue to check our website for updates.

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North Parking Lot at Osceola Landing to Close for Bridge Construction

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · Wisconsin, Minnesota

The northernmost parking lot and co-located boat ramps at Osceola Landing will close week of 9/14 as part of the Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge replacement project. The parking lot and boat ramps will be used as a staging area and river access point for construction equipment for the duration of the Hwy 243 bridge replacement project. During this time, the rest of Osceola Landing will be open for visitor use including alternative parking lots, restrooms, picnic shelters, trail, and other river access points.

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Visitor Center Closed

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve · U.S. Virgin Islands

The Salt River Bay NHP&EP Visitor Contact station remains closed due to damage caused by Hurricanes Irma/Maria. Reconstruction of the Visitor Contact Station continues.

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Hyde Street Pier Closure

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · California

Hyde Street Pier and access to historic ships will be closed to public until further notice starting 11/04/2024 in preparation for Hyde Street Pier renovation work. Limited public access to the ships is available on Saturdays and Sundays at Mare Island.

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Temporary Closure of El Morro Dry Moat to Santa Elena Bastion

San Juan National Historic Site · Puerto Rico

The temporary closure of El Morro Dry Moat to Santa Elena Bastion is necessary to ensure public health and safety and security during the completion of the San Fernando Bastion cliff stabilization project.

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Selma Interpretive Center Closed

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail · Alabama

The Selma Interpretive Center will remain closed to the public due to major renovations; project completion is expected in 2028. There are two other unaffected visitor centers offering services: Montgomery Interpretive Center (1521 Harris Way, Montgomery, AL 36106) Lowndes Interpretive Center (7002 US-80, Hayneville, AL 36040)

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Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · California

Firefighters are conducting a prescribed burn in the vicinity of Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree. Smoke and flame may be visible in the area. This is normal. Areas and trails in and around the prescribed burn are closed for safety. They will be reopened once they are cleared of hazards. Click "more" to view a map showing all trail and area closures.

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Active Closure

Shenandoah National Park · Virginia

Due to recent wildlife interactions and out of an abundance of caution, the Naked Creek backcountry zone is closed to all recreation until further notice. A camping closure remains in effect for the Appalachian Trail (AT) from Lewis Mountain to Big Meadows, including the Bearfence AT Hut. The AT is still accessible to hikers for day-use only.

McFadden Farm Trail Connection to Stones River Greenway Closed

Stones River National Battlefield · Tennessee

The trail connecting the McFadden Farm Unit and the Stones River Greenway will be closed to the public while Tennessee Department of Transportation crews work to widen the North Thompson Lane bridge across the West Fork of the Stones River. Work is expected to be completed in 2030. Visitors may still access the McFadden Farm unit via Van Cleve Lane and use the historic McFadden Lane Trail to access interpretive exhibits.

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Road Closure: Sunset Crater Volcano September 21 through October 26

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument · Arizona

Beginning September 21, Forest Road 545 will close to all vehicle traffic starting near the intersection with Highway 89A to the Sunset Crater Volcano entrance kiosk for culvert work. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument remains OPEN and accessible via Forest Road 545 through Wupatki National Monument. Plan for extra travel time—the drive between visitor centers is about 19 miles/30 minutes. The road is expected to reopen October 26. Weather delays may extend the estimated reopening.