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.
19 alerts in Mississippi
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Closure
Partial Closure of River Road to Graball Landing
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument · Illinois, Mississippi
The entrance to River Road from Sharkey Road in Glendora, MS is closed due to a washout. Visitors can still access Graball Landing along River Road via Tippo Road. From Highway 49 E take Highway 8 E towards Grenada. Turn left on Tippo Road and then left on River Road, Graball Landing will be on your left. Use the same route to exit.
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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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Closure
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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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.
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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.
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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.
More from the park: Yockanookany Trail Section Closed to Equestrians
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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.
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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
Illinois Memorial Closed for Restoration
Vicksburg National Military Park · Mississippi, Louisiana
The memorial itself closed for restoration starting on September 16, 2025. Starting on March 2, 2026, access to Tour Stops 2 and 3 will be temporarily closed. The closure point will be at the Shirley House. Visitors will still be able to continue north along Union Avenue and access the remainder of the Tour Road. This section will remain closed for the duration of the Illinois Memorial Restoration. The project is expected to be completed by September 2026.
More from the park: Illinois Memorial Closed for Restoration
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Closure
National Cemetery Closed to Vehicles; Open to Pedestrians
Vicksburg National Military Park · Mississippi, Louisiana
Due to weather related incidents, Vicksburg National Cemetery is closed to vehicular traffic, however it is open to pedestrians. Visitor can park in the adjacent USS Cairo parking lot and walk into the cemetery.
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Closure
Louisiana Circle Closed
Vicksburg National Military Park · Mississippi, Louisiana
Louisiana Circle is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to slope instability. Navy Circle is open and also provides views of the Mississippi River.
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Caution
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
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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Information
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.
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Information
William Johnson House Reopens!
Natchez National Historical Park · Mississippi
The first floor exhibit hall of the William Johnson House is now open to the public daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Due to construction, the second floor family living quarters remain closed at this time.
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Information
Melrose Mansion Guided Tours
Natchez National Historical Park · Mississippi
Reservations for guided tours of the mansion must be made on Recreation.gov. The tour is $11.00 and are at 10, 11, 2, 3, and 4; masks are optional. The estate is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The grounds and outbuildings are free.
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Information
Natchez Visitor Center Closed
Natchez National Historical Park · Mississippi
The Natchez Visitor Center is closed for the renovation of the public lobby area. For those seeking visitor information, we direct you to VisitNatchez at the Depot on Boundary Street. Or their website, VisitNatchez.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Information
Face masks are now optional
Natchez National Historical Park · Mississippi
As Covid-related numbers have dipped below the CDC determined High Rate of Transmission in Adams County, Mississippi, face masks are no longer required in all NPS buildings at Natchez National Historical Park. Wearing of face masks is optional.