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 Missouri
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Closure
Round Spring Pavilion Parking Area Closed
Ozark National Scenic Riverways · Missouri
The parking lot for the Round Spring Pavilion and for Round Spring itself is CLOSED for the remainder of 2026 while the low water bridge over Spring Valley Creek is rebuilt. Alternative parking near Round Spring Group Campsites 4-8 will provide trail access to the north side of Round Spring.
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Caution
River Ferry at Akers (on State Highway K) CLOSED until further notice
Ozark National Scenic Riverways · Missouri
The Akers Ferry on State Highway K will not be in service until further notice.
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Information
All Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations
Harry S Truman National Historic Site · Missouri
All tickets to the Truman Home are first-come, first-served. At this time, we are unable to take any reservations for groups. No tickets are issued at the Truman Home itself...all tickets issued at the visitor center.
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Paving Work Ongoing Throughout the Park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways · Missouri
Paving work is being done throughout Ozark National Scenic Riverways during the 2026 summer season, including at Alley Spring, Round Spring, Pulltite, and Big Spring. Watch here and on our park Facebook page for updates, as roads and campground loops may close and reopen depending on work progress.
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Information
Reservations Required for All Campgrounds
Ozark National Scenic Riverways · Missouri
As of January 1, 2025, ALL developed campsites will be available through reservation ONLY. These include Pulltite, Round Spring, Alley Spring, Big Spring, Two Rivers, and Akers. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov (online or by calling).
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GPS Navigation Systems
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site · Missouri
GPS navigation systems often misdirect visitors driving to Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. GPS systems often route visitors to our back gate, or to the entrance for Grant's Farm (not affiliated with the NPS). Please visit our directions page.
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Information
America the Beautiful Pass not Issued at Wilson's Creek
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield · Missouri
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is a fee free site. No pass or charge is required to visit. Due to being a fee free site, America the Beautiful Passes are no longer issued. To learn about different pass types and where you can obtain them, including new digital passes, please visit the provided link.
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Navigation Warning
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield · Missouri
Some navigation systems on devices misdirect visitors driving to Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. Please note that the entrance to the park is at the visitor center located near the Southeast intersection of Hwy ZZ and FR 182.