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.
14 alerts in South Carolina
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Closure
Darrah Hall Temporarily Closed Starting 10/14/2026
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park · South Carolina
Darrah Hall will be closed for a construction rehabilitation project on the building starting Wednesday October 14, 2026.
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Caution
Paddling Conditions
Congaree National Park · South Carolina
Trees down across Cedar Creek between Bannister's Bridge and South Cedar Creek may require significant portages depending on water levels & paddlers should plan accordingly. All paddlers should have necessary equipment, including the 10 Essentials.
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Backcountry Trail Conditions
Congaree National Park · South Carolina
GPS is necessary on backcountry trails: Oakridge, Boggy Gut (formerly River), and Kingsnake. These trails may be difficult to follow.
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Caution
Hazardous Conditions on Trails
Cowpens National Battlefield · South Carolina
Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park that have opened since Hurricane Helene. Hazards on trails and in forested areas such as hanging tree limbs, debris on the ground, and washed-out sections of trails and bridges are possible.
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Caution
Park Wide Caution
Kings Mountain National Military Park · South Carolina
Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park. Hazards on trails and in forested areas such as hanging tree limbs, debris on the ground, and washed-out sections of trails and bridges are possible.
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Caution
Park Wide Caution
Ninety Six National Historic Site · South Carolina
Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park that have opened since Hurricane Helene. Hazards on trails and in forested areas such as hanging tree limbs, debris on the ground, and washed-out sections of trails and bridges are possible.
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Information
Planning Ahead for Transportation
Congaree National Park · South Carolina
If being dropped off at the park, please ensure you will have a return ride. Taxis and rideshares do not often come out to Congaree, and the bus may be unavailable. Please plan ahead.
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Information
Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock Closure
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
The Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock is currently under construction and closed to the public.
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Information
Accessibility Lifts Out of Service at Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
The mobility lifts at Fort Sumter are currently out of order. The parade ground (ground level) of the fort remains wheelchair accessible.
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Information
Scam Warning: Book Ferry Tickets Through Authorized Concessioner Only
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
The National Park Service is aware of fraudulent websites selling invalid ferry tickets to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. Valid ferry tickets can only be purchased through the park's authorized concessioner at www.fortsumtertours.com. Visitors should carefully verify the website address before purchasing tickets. Tickets purchased through unauthorized websites are not valid and will not be honored.
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Information
Patriots Point Ferries Accessibility Information
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park · South Carolina
Ferries to Fort Sumter from Patriots Point are not always accessible for individuals who use mobility assistance devices or have trouble navigating stairs. The Fort Sumter Visitor Center departure location is fully accessible or visitors can call Fort Sumter Tours (843-722-2628) for current Patriots Point accessibility conditions.
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Information
America the Beautiful Passes Temporary Unavailable
Kings Mountain National Military Park · South Carolina
At this time all sales of America the Beautiful Passes are temporary unavailable. Please check https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes for locations. We will advise when passes are available for sale. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Information
Trail update 7/25/26
Ninety Six National Historic Site · South Carolina
Most trails are open and ready for the public. Those that remain closed are the Charleston Road/ Goudey Trail past the Cherokee Path and the portion of Cherokee Path between the stockade fort and the Charleston Road.
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Phone Lines Down
Ninety Six National Historic Site · South Carolina
Our phone lines are being upgraded and are currently down. If you need to contact us please email: NISI_Information@nps.gov Or you may call Cowpens National Battlefield at: 864 461-2828