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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 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.

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15 alerts in North Carolina

  • Closure

    List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

    Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

    Many closures remain on the Trail following Hurricane Helene's devastation. This will remain true for the foreseeable future. Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) website for an up-to-date list of closures. OBSERVE ALL CLOSURES. Stay safe!

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  • Closure

    Campgrounds, a handful of ORV ramps, and lighthouse climbing remain closed

    Cape Hatteras National Seashore · North Carolina

    The campgrounds, several off-road vehicle routes, and Bodie Island lighthouse climbing are currently closed. Reopening will begin after conditions improve and post-storm assessments are complete.

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  • Closure

    Closure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project

    Cape Hatteras National Seashore · North Carolina

    The Billy Mitchell Airport (HSE) is closed to accommodate a runway pavement rehabilitation project. The project will provide full resurfacing of paved areas, new reflective paint, and new tie-downs and anchors, improving visitor safety and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

  • Closure

    Project Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton

    Cape Hatteras National Seashore · North Carolina

    Public access is closed for 300 feet north and south of a groin repair project site in Buxton, as well as the adjacent ocean area to the east. Surfers, swimmers, and all other recreationists should stay at least 300 feet from the southernmost groin area for safety purposes.

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  • Closure

    Passenger Ferry Dock Closed; Visitors Deboard via Beach Landing

    Cape Lookout National Seashore · North Carolina

    The ferry dock servicing the Cape Lookout Lighthouse area is closed for repairs. Visitors will deboard the ferry in front of the lighthouse. To reach the boardwalk, visitors will need to walk 5–10 minutes on soft sand. Depending on the tide, visitors may also need to walk through water.

  • Closure

    Cherokee Orchard Road closed to pedestrian traffic

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park · North Carolina, Tennessee

    Cherokee Orchard Road is currently closed to pedestrian traffic due to bear activity. All visitors must stay in their vehicles. Do not stop or park your vehicle in the roadway.

  • Closure

    Park Headquarters Road is closed

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park · North Carolina, Tennessee

    Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.

  • Closure

    Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed.

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park · North Carolina, Tennessee

    Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed.

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  • Caution

    Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

    Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

    Human-habituated bears have been frequently spotted in the McAfee Knob Area. Allowing bears access to human food or garbage causes it to lose its fear of humans. Follow all food storage regulations, use provided food lockers and never feed a bear.

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  • Information

    Weather Advisory October 17-19

    Cape Lookout National Seashore · North Carolina

    Due to an approaching storm system, Ferry operations have been modified over the weekend of October 17 – 19. Please contact your desired ferry service operator for updated information regarding schedule times and operations. The Great Island Cabin Camp and Long Point Ferry access will continue through 11:00 p.m. on October 16 and will operate until approximately midday on October 17 to facilitate the evacuation of visitors. Harkers Island Visitor Center will remain open throughout this operational period.

  • Information

    Visitor Center and Bookstore Open Tues - Sun

    Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site · North Carolina

    Visitor Center and Bookstore hours are Tues - Sun 9-5. It is currently a .7 mile hike from the main parking lot and a .4 mile walk to the historic area from the Hikers Lot. Please keep this in mind. If you have access needs, please call the number posted in the parking lot.

  • Information

    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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  • Information

    Moores Creek Visitor Center Open Tuesday-Saturday and Park Grounds Open Seven Days Per Week

    Moores Creek National Battlefield · North Carolina

    The Moores Creek Visitor Center/Bookstore is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm. Park grounds are open seven days per week from 9 am until 5 pm.

  • Information

    Lighting and Maintaining Fires Information

    Moores Creek National Battlefield · North Carolina

    Fires are permitted only in designated areas and under specific conditions. A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.

  • Information

    Be Prepared for your Visit

    Moores Creek National Battlefield · North Carolina

    Before hiking at Moores Creek, make sure to bring all your necessary medications, sunscreen, bottled water for hikes, loose fitting clothes for hiking, and any other items you may need.