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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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9 alerts in Louisiana

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Caution

    Barataria Visitor Center and Trails are Closed

    Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Louisiana

    Because of upcoming demolition and construction of the trails and Visitor Center, all trails at the Barataria Preserve and the Visitor Center are closed, with the exception of Twin Canals Trail. This is a day-use area only with no restrooms. Visitor services are relocated to the Wetlands Education Center and trails at 4917 City Park Drive, Jean Lafitte, 70067. Rangers will be on site Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 2 pm for programming and ranger talks at the Town of Lafitte's Civic Center.

  • Caution

    Acadian Cultural Center Temporarily Closed

    Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Louisiana

    The Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. Join us at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice for programs and events 5 days a week, Tuesday through Saturday.

  • Information

    Oakland Main House Self-Guided Tours

    Cane River Creole National Historical Park · Louisiana

    The interior of the Oakland Main House is ONLY open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All tours of the house are self-guided and occupancy within the building is limited. Please plan accordingly.

  • Information

    Park Operating Hours

    Cane River Creole National Historical Park · Louisiana

    Operating hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday until further notice.

  • Information

    Visitor Center Open at 419 Decatur Street

    New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park · Louisiana

    The New Orleans Jazz NHP & Jean Lafitte NHP&P have a combined French Quarter Visitor Center at 419 Decatur Street. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Calendar for events: https://www.nps.gov/jazz/planyourvisit/calendar.

  • Information

    What To Know Before You Visit

    Poverty Point National Monument · Louisiana

    Park grounds and visitor center are open, but you're encouraged to call the visitor center at 318-926-5492 for the latest information and COVID-19 precautions before you visit.