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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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13 alerts in Wyoming

  • Danger

    Stage 2 Burn Restrictions

    Devils Tower National Monument · Wyoming

    All campfires are prohibited. Devices using pressurized liquid or gas (stoves, grills or lanterns) that include shut-off valves are permitted when used in an area at least three feet or more from flammable material such as grasses or pine needles. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle.

  • Closure

    No Water Available at Ok-A-Beh Marina - Flushing Restrooms Closed

    Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area · Montana, Wyoming

    Due to a water shortage, flushable toilets are currently unavailable at the Ok-A-Beh Marina. Vault toilets are available at the upper parking lot and a floating restroom is available on the courtesy dock.

  • Closure

    Bookstore Closed: November 2-November 3

    Devils Tower National Monument · Wyoming

    The Bookstore will be closed: November 2 through November 3. During this time the Visitor Center will remain open.

  • Closure

    Campground Closed for the Season

    Devils Tower National Monument · Wyoming

    As of October 15, 2026 the campground is closed. The campground will reopen mid May of 2027.

  • Closure

    Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure

    Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming

    Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed to all use. Start hikes at alternative trailheads such as Granite Canyon, LSR Preserve, and Taggart Lake.

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  • Closure

    Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion

    Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

    The parking lot, boardwalk, and Firehole River at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, is closed to all travel until further notice due to the possibility of another event at the site of a hydrothermal explosion that occurred July 23, 2024.

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  • Caution

    Construction on HWY 26/89/191

    Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming

    Construction taking place on US HWY 26/89/191 south of Moran Junction. Expect 20-minute delays in both directions.

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  • Caution

    Construction in the South End of the Park

    Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming

    Moose-Wilson Road between Moose and LSR Preserve closed. Expect occasional short delays between Granite Entrance and LSR Preserve. Possible intermittent delays on Teton Park Road at Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area. Cottonwood Creek picnic area closed. Taggart Trail detour in place. Mormon Row area open with some construction activity.

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  • Caution

    Stay Away From Bull Elk

    Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

    Bull elk are fast and unpredictable this time of year and can seriously injure people. If an elk charges, run. In addition to staying at least 25 yards (23 m) away from elk and bison, always stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves.

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  • Information

    Temporary Phone Number for Visitor Center

    Fossil Butte National Monument · Wyoming

    Our main phone number for the visitor center is temporarily disconnected. Please call 307-877-4456 to reach a ranger.

  • Information

    Plan Ahead for 2027 Construction

    Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming

    Plan ahead for construction in 2027. Check road construction and park construction pages for more information.

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  • Information

    Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge

    Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

    Expect a single lane of traffic with up to 15-minute delays, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 through late October 2026. Oversized/overweight vehicles (8'6"+ wide, 75'+ long, 80,000 lbs+ gross vehicle weight) will not be able to cross the bridge during this time.

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  • Information

    Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed

    Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

    Although an entrance pass is required to enter Yellowstone National Park, vehicle reservations are not needed. You are encouraged to purchase an entrance pass before arriving, but you may also purchase passes at any entrance station upon arrival.

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