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.
24 alerts in Colorado
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Closure
Echo Park Road and Campground Closure
Dinosaur National Monument · Colorado, Utah
Echo Park Road is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles from the junction with the Harpers Corner Road to Echo Park Campground due to significant storm damage. The Echo Park Campground is also temporarily closed to camping due to road damage.
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Closure
Rainbow Park Closure
Dinosaur National Monument · Colorado, Utah
The Rainbow Park Road, Rainbow Park Campground, and Rainbow Park Boat Ramp are closed as of September 25, 2026 due to significant storm damage until repairs are completed, likely through spring of 2027. The 3/4-mile Rainbow Park Road is closed to vehicles from the junction with the Island Park Road to the Rainbow Park Campground and boat ramp. The Island Park Road remains open to Ruple Ranch.
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Caution
Capacity Restrictions at the Reconstructed Fort
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site · Colorado
The design of the reconstructed fort fails to meet accessibility, fire, and life-safety requirements of 1976. A lack of code compliant components such as emergency lighting, illuminated exit signage, panic hardware on doors, and outwardly swinging exit doors results in a limitation of 49 occupants for visitor operations within the reconstructed fort.
More from the park: Capacity Restrictions at the Reconstructed Fort
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Caution
Plaza Access to Reconstructed Fort
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site · Colorado
Entry into the reconstructed fort is limited to the central plaza on scheduled days. For your safety respect all closures and restrictions. Guided tours provide access into additional areas.
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Caution
No Water Available in Park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park · Colorado
Water systems throughout the park have been shut off for the winter season, October to April. Please plan ahead and bring your own drinking water.
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Caution
Year-round Fire Restrictions in Effect
Colorado National Monument · Colorado
Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle. Fireworks and wood fires are always prohibited. Charcoal fires only allowed in designated grills. Visit our Fire Safety page for more info.
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Caution
Toxic Algae May Be Present In Blue Mesa Reservoir
Curecanti National Recreation Area · Colorado
Cyanotoxin levels in the Blue Mesa Reservoir are now below state thresholds. Toxins are still present at low levels, therefore keep kids and pets out of the water. Avoid all contact with algae. If exposed, shower immediately.
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Caution
Creek Crossings 3, 4, and 5 Have Deep Water on the Medano Pass Primitive Rd
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
Update 10-16-2026: The third, fourth, and fifth creek crossings on the 4WD Only Medano Pass Primitive Road have deep water crossings. Motorists are advised to use caution and exercise sound judgement to the capabilities of their vehicle. NOTE: Access remains unaffected for all other paved road destinations such as the visitor center, dunes parking lot, and campground.
More from the park: Creek Crossings 3, 4, and 5 Have Deep Water on the Medano Pass Primitive Rd
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Caution
Speed Limits are Much Lower Inside Park than Surrounding Highways
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
Speed limits for the park include 30 MPH near the park boundary and Great Sand Dunes Sign, and as low as 10 MPH near the Headquarters and Entrance Station. Speed limits are in place to protect park visitors, pedestrians, and wildlife in the park. Please drive carefully and responsibly.
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Caution
8 Miles of Unpaved Road to Reach Park
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site · Colorado
In order to reach the Sand Creek Massacre Site, visitors must travel on at least 8 miles of unpaved roads. We are not able to guarantee road conditions of county roads 54 or W after spring storms.
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Information
No Visitor Center
Amache National Historic Site · Colorado
Currently, there is no visitor center for Amache National Historic Site. There is a museum in the town of Granada that is operated by Amache Preservation Society. Learn more at amache.org
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Information
Limited Cell Phone Coverage
Amache National Historic Site · Colorado
Cell phone voice and data coverage is very limited in the park and surrounding area.
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Information
Guided Tours at the Reconstructed Fort
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site · Colorado
Regularly scheduled guided tours provide access into furnished rooms and explore the fort’s role in Westward Expansion and the reconstruction of the fort in 1976.
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Information
A Short Walk is Required to Reach the Fort
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site · Colorado
A 1/4 mile (1,275 feet) walk on a paved trail from the parking area is required to reach the gate of the fort. At the end of your visit, you'll return to your vehicle along the same path.
More from the park: A Short Walk is Required to Reach the Fort
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Information
Cashless Operations
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park · Colorado
Black Canyon's operations are now cashless. South Rim Campground is by reservation only via Recreation.gov. East Portal & North Rim campground sites are first-come first-served and accept payment using Scan & Pay through Recreation.gov's mobile app.
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Information
Winter Hours Begin September 14
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument · Colorado
Winter Operating Hours in effect September 14, 2026: the visitor center is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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Information
Florissant Fossil Beds has moved to cashless fee collection
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument · Colorado
Entrance fees and pass purchases must be made with a credit/debit card or payment app on a mobile device. Electronic payment reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability.
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Information
Great Sand Dunes Currently at Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
As of August 18th, Great Sand Dunes is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. All wood and charcoal fires must be in established fire rings in designated campsites or picnic sites. No other open fires are allowed. Fires MUST BE put out COLD before leaving your site and must not be left unattended. camp stoves and other pressurized gas devices allowed.
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Information
Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
Sand boarding and sand sled rentals are located in local communities surrounding the park. Visitors are encouraged to arrange rentals BEFORE coming to the park.
More from the park: Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
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Information
Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance for 2026
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · Colorado
Due to the need for improvements in Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance beginning in 2026.
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Information
Voicemail not functioning
Hovenweep National Monument · Colorado, Utah
The voicemail for the main park phone line (970-562-4282) is not functioning reliably. People are advised to call during business hours in order to speak with a ranger.
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Information
Hovenweep has gone cashless
Hovenweep National Monument · Colorado, Utah
The park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.
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Information
Road Construction
Mesa Verde National Park · Colorado
Road work will begin on the first four miles of the Main Park Road during the week of September 20 - 26. Expect delays up to 15 minutes. Far View Sites and Cedar Tree Tower are closed for road improvements. Wetherill Mesa Road has compacted gravel for 30 feet; motorcycles should take extra caution on this road.
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Information
Visitor Services Available Only at the Site
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site · Colorado
All visitor Services are available at the Historic Site, 23 miles northeast of Eads, Colorado. The Center for Sand Creek Massacre Studies located in Eads, Colorado is available for appointment only research requests.
More from the park: Visitor Services Available Only at the Site