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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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18 alerts in Alabama

  • Danger

    SEASONAL SAFETY MESSAGE

    Little River Canyon National Preserve · Alabama

    Be careful and safe while out in the canyon! Be cautious of your surroundings, don't cliff jump, don't stray off of the main trails, and don't get too close to Little River Falls or the canyon rim. These activities could result in injury or death.

  • Closure

    A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction

    Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument · Alabama

    The 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel is closed for renovation. Visit the Temporary Visitor Center in the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute at 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 open Wednesday–Friday 10 am to 4 pm. The construction is expected to take 18 months. When completed the site will increase accessibility with a new elevator, new exhibits to tell the story of the building and Project C, and revitalize this historic landmark. Follow the link for more information.

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  • Closure

    Backcountry Roads 8, 9, & 10 are closed

    Little River Canyon National Preserve · Alabama

    Attention visitors: Roads 8, 9, and 10 in the backcountry of the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are currently closed for road maintenance. For your safety, please do not go around road barriers. Doing so is also a violation of Title 36 CFR Chapter 1 Part 1.1.5 (f) regarding road closures. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Closure

    Canyon Mouth Parking lot closed October 20-21, 2026

    Little River Canyon National Preserve · Alabama

    Canyon Mouth Park will be closed to the public on October 20–21, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Closure

    Little River Falls Overlook Parking Lot closed October 22-23, 2026.

    Little River Canyon National Preserve · Alabama

    Little River Falls Overlook parking lot will be closed on October 22–23, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience. Parking will be available at the Canyon Center, and you can take the Bridge Trail to reach Little River Falls Overlook and Little Falls Trail.

  • Closure

    Blackland Prairie Section Closed South of the Chickasaw Village Site

    Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

    The Blackland Prairie section of the Scenic Trail south of the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) is temporarily closed due to construction of the new access road to the Chickasaw Heritage Center. Construction activities and heavy equipment are operating within the trail corridor. There is no access through the construction area. Hikers approaching from either direction must turn around at the closure point. Please obey all posted closure signs and stay out of active construction zones for your safety.

  • Closure

    Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail

    Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

    The Rocky Springs section is closed from the Rocky Springs campground at milepost 55 to the northern terminus at milepost 59 until further notice. Visitors should observe posted closures. The trail is unsafe due to trail erosion and deteriorated bridges.

  • Closure

    Yockanookany Trail Section Closed to Equestrians

    Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

    The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail will remain open to pedestrians.

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  • Closure

    MP 385.9 Restrooms Closed and Water Shut Off

    Natchez Trace Parkway · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

    Due to a pipeline leak, all restrooms at the Meriwether Lewis site (MP 385.9) are closed. The campground will have primitive camping only, with no access to water, until the issue is resolved.

  • Closure

    Current Park Closures

    Natchez Trace Parkway · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

    Closures may occur due to inclement weather, construction projects, or other emergency conditions. Please visit the linked page for information about current closures.

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  • Closure

    Parking Lot Closed October 27-28, 2026

    Russell Cave National Monument · Alabama

    Our parking lot will be closed to the public on October 27-28, 2026.

  • Closure

    Selma Interpretive Center Closed

    Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail · Alabama

    The Selma Interpretive Center will remain closed to the public due to major renovations; project completion is expected in 2028. There are two other unaffected visitor centers offering services: Montgomery Interpretive Center (1521 Harris Way, Montgomery, AL 36106) Lowndes Interpretive Center (7002 US-80, Hayneville, AL 36040)

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  • Closure

    The Oaks is Temporarily Closed Due to Preservation Work

    Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site · Alabama

    The Oaks, the historic home of Booker T. Washington is closed to visitors due to an ongoing preservation and rehabilitation project. The project will be completed in phases, with Phase 1 focused on restoration and preservation, including exterior improvements to the historic home. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in December 2026.

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  • Caution

    Bridge Work

    Russell Cave National Monument · Alabama

    On Monday, October 19, work will be taking place on the bridge leading into the park. Please use caution while driving and watch for workers in the area. The park will remain accessible to visitors. Thank you for your understanding

  • Caution

    Planning a Fall visit to the Montgomery Interpretive Center? Read this!

    Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail · Alabama

    The Montgomery Center is located next to the ASU football stadium. Home games are scheduled for Sept. 5 & 26, Oct. 9 (Fri), Nov. 14, 21 & 26 (Thur). Home games are big events - streets may be closed and parking may be difficult to find at this center.

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  • Information

    Portion of the boardwalk is closed

    Russell Cave National Monument · Alabama

    The last section of boardwalk is closed for ADA accessibility. Sorry for the inconvenience.

  • Information

    Accessible Parking Available

    Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site · Alabama

    Accessible parking is available at the George Washington Carver Museum and The Oaks. For George Washington Carver Museum, after receiving your visitor pass, enter Tuskegee University through Lincoln Gates on Booker T. Washington Boulevard. Pass Margaret Murray Washington Hall and the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, then turn right to the parking garage. Accessible parking for The Oaks is at 1200 West Montgomery Road. For assistance, call Sheryl Buchanan at (334) 421-3246

  • Information

    Visitor Pass Needed to Visit George Washington Carver Museum

    Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site · Alabama

    All visitors to Tuskegee University, including those visiting the George Washington Carver Museum located on campus, are required to obtain a visitor pass before entering. This policy is part of the university's safety and security procedures. Visitor passes are issued by Tuskegee University Public Safety. Stop by the Campus Public Safety building upon arrival to receive your pass at 1103 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, AL 36088.

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