Status board
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.
16 alerts in New Jersey
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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!
More from the park: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
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Closure
Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area · New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Dingmans Falls site is closed for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.
More from the park: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
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Closure
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.
More from the park: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
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Closure
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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Closure
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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Closure
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.
More from the park: Spring Creek (Queens) Closed to the Public
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Closure
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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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.
More from the park: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
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Caution
Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park · New Jersey
Parking is extremely limited on weekends & event days. Overflow parking is available at the Paterson Museum, located at 2 Market Street. On weekends only, additional parking is available at the lot across from the Museum.
More from the park: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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Caution
Glenmont Heat Advisory
Thomas Edison National Historical Park · New Jersey
The house at Glenmont is currently experiencing high heat conditions. As a result, house tours may be abbreviated or canceled due to safety concerns.
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Information
Main Street Walpack Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area · New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Main Street in Walpack Center is closed at the Flatbrook Bridge due to structural damage to the bridge.
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Information
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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Information
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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Information
Temporary Closure of the Lloyd W. Smith Gallery in the Museum
Morristown National Historical Park · New Jersey
The Lloyd W. Smith Gallery will be closed temporarily due to construction. All other exhibits will remain open.
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Information
Note About Using GPS for Directions
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park · New Jersey
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is located at 72 McBride Avenue Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501. Use this full address when searching using a GPS device or map app or use GPS coordinates N40.91533° W74.17992°
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Overlook Park Lot Unavailable After Dark
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park · New Jersey
The park parking lot at 72 McBride Extension is open from dawn to dusk every day. Any vehicles left in the parking lot after dusk (i.e. sunset) are subject to towing at owner's expense.