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.
8 alerts in South Dakota
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Closure
Notch Trail Closure for Repairs
Badlands National Park · South Dakota
Notch Trail and all areas within 100’ of the designated trail closed while park staff are repairing the section of the Notch trail ladder that has become a safety hazard for hikers.
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Caution
Navigation
Badlands National Park · South Dakota
Do not rely on GPS digital navigation systems to find your way to Badlands National Park. Please note that the Visitor Center at 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior SD 57750 is located just off I-90.
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Caution
Warning about GPS Systems!
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site · South Dakota
Vehicle Navigation Systems and GPS units may provide inaccurate information—sending drivers the wrong way on one-way roads, leading them to dead ends in remote areas, or sending them on roads which are impassable. Use the Interstate exits for wayfinding.
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Information
Cave Tour Reservations
Jewel Cave National Monument · South Dakota
Advance cave tour reservations up until October 31st are available. November reservations will become available on October 1st. Reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations full? Choose a day to come to the park early in the day to purchase a same day cave tour ticket.
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Information
Appropriate Footwear Required for Cave Tours
Jewel Cave National Monument · South Dakota
Visitors are required to wear completely enclosed shoes if participating in a cave tour, like tennis shoes, sneakers or hiking boots. Any type of sandals or shoes with any openings are NOT acceptable.
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Information
Natural Entrance Tour Route Closes For Season October 1, 2026
Wind Cave National Park · South Dakota
The Natural Entrance Tour Route will be closed for the season beginning October 1st, 2026. The Garden of Eden, Fairgrounds, and Accessibility Tour Routes remain available. This annual closure will last through the winter season.
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Information
Centennial Trailhead Parking
Wind Cave National Park · South Dakota
Reminder: Overnight parking without a camping permit is prohibited. Permits are not issued specifically for parking. Shuttles are available in the Black Hills for through hikers on the Centennial Trail.
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Wind Cave moves to cashless fee collection
Wind Cave National Park · South Dakota
Payments for cave tours, campground fees, as well as Interagency Passes at Wind Cave National Park, will be by credit/ debit cards or digital payments only. Cash and check payments will no longer be accepted.