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.
28 alerts in Florida
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Closure
Playalinda District: Parking Lot #8-13
Canaveral National Seashore · Florida
Attention Visitors:Due to strong winds and sand and water on the road, the following areas of the Playalinda District of Canaveral National Seashore are temporarily closed to all visitor use, including driving, walking, and biking: The main Playalinda road north of Parking Lot #8 Parking Lots #9–13 The beach north of the Parking Lot #8 boardwalk No backcountry hiking permits will be issued during this closure. Please follow posted signs and staff directions and stay out of closed areas.
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Closure
Construction for Seawall Project
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument · Florida
Starting July 27, 2026, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will begin construction to replace, raise and rehabilitate the park’s failing seawalls. The historic fort will remain accessible throughout the project. Some areas outside of the fort will be closed for safety.
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Seasonal Closure: Bush Key
Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida
Most of Bush Key is now open to the public. To protect nesting frigatebirds, a small area on the north side of Bush Key, all of Long Key, and all vegetation remains closed until further notice.
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Sections of moat wall closed until Winter 2026
Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida
Sections of the moat wall that were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024) are undergoing repair and reinforcement. For your safety, please follow posted signage and do not cross any barricades.
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Current Alerts and Conditions
Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
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Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Everglades National Park · Florida
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
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Closure
Hurricane Isaias Closures Florida
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Florida, Mississippi
All of the areas are closed until further notice. The Fort Pickens Area is open for day-use only. Fort Pickens Campground Battery Worth Pavilion Naval Live Oaks Area
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Battery 234 Loop Road Closure
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Florida, Mississippi
The Battery 234 Loop Road and Battery Cooper within the GUIS, Fort Pickens Management Area will be closed to all for vehicle, bicyclists, and foot (pedestrian) traffic until further notice for safety purposes until the park can correct the leaning and structurally unstable historic Tower 234 that poses danger to visitors and staff. The beach access points for pedestrians from the Gulf (south) side will also be closed. The pipe gates at the entrance and exit points will be locked with accompanied signage.
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Caution
Boater Awareness
Biscayne National Park · Florida
Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Caution
Beat the Heat
Canaveral National Seashore · Florida
Make sure to take hot weather into consideration. Carry water and use sunscreen to reduce the risk of heat injuries during your visit.
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Caution
Rip Currents and Rough Surf
Canaveral National Seashore · Florida
Remember that rough surf is dangerous & rip currents can be deadly. Please use caution when swimming at Canaveral National Seashore.
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Caution
Garden Key Harbor Light
Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida
Vessel operators - the Garden Key Harbor Light is undergoing repairs and is extinguished. At this time it is unknown when the light will again be illuminated.
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Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Everglades National Park · Florida
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
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Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Florida, Mississippi
Phase II of the Davis Bayou Bicycle and Pedestrian Path is in process. Visitors may encounter minor traffic delays and flaggers on Eagle Point and Park Road.
More from the park: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
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Caution
Rip Current Status
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Florida, Mississippi
Review rip current status prior to visiting the park.
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Information
ORV Permits Sold Online
Big Cypress National Preserve · Florida
Starting May 1st, 2026 ORV permits will only be able to be purchased online. Please visit the link to learn more.
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Information
Park Passes
Big Cypress National Preserve · Florida
Park passes, including: America the Beautiful, Veteran, Lifetime, etc., are UNAVAILABLE for purchase/pickup within Big Cypress. Shark Valley Visitor Center (Everglades) is the closest location to Big Cypress for purchase.
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Information
Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys
Biscayne National Park · Florida
Day Use Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays. Overnight Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $60.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app.
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Information
Ride Share Services
Biscayne National Park · Florida
Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time.
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Information
Operating Hours
Canaveral National Seashore · Florida
The seashore is currently operating on the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Last entry into the seashore is at 5:00 pm.
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Information
For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
Canaveral National Seashore · Florida
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
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Fee Stations Credit Card Only
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument · Florida
Fee Stations are only accepting credit cards for the purchase of entry tickets and passes.
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Information
Park Visitor Center Is Closed
De Soto National Memorial · Florida
Due to damage from the 2024 Hurricanes. The Park's visitor centers and restrooms are closed due to health and safety issues. The Park has installed portable restrooms located at the front of the park for visitor use.
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Migrant Notice
Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida
Like elsewhere in the Florida Keys, we have seen an increase in Cuban migrants arriving by boat from Cuba and landing on the islands of Dry Tortugas National Park. You may observe migrant landings at the park and visitor areas may be impacted.
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Information
For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
Everglades National Park · Florida
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
More from the park: For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
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Information
Fort Matanzas Only Accessible by Ferry Service
Fort Matanzas National Monument · Florida
Fort Matanzas may only be accessed by our free ferry service. The boats operate Thursday through Monday; we do not operate the ferry on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. For more information about tickets and times, please visit the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
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Information
Accessing Fort Barrancas
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Florida, Mississippi
Fort Barrancas is open 9 am–4 pm Wednesday through Sunday. To access Fort Barrancas, visitors will need to enter the Naval Air station Pensacola through the west gate.
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No Dogs on Beach
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Florida, Mississippi
Dogs and pets are not allowed on any of the beaches in Gulf Islands National Seashore. Visit the pet rules page for information.