Alerts

On Tuesday March 3, the Museum and Visitor Center will open to the public at 10 am. Please drive safely.

The Visitor Center, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, due to ice accumulation. Please check back for updates.

The Visitor Center will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, due to ice accumulation. Please check back for updates.

The memorial has upgraded to a 2-hour weather delay due to hazardous winter conditions. The Approach Road and Visitor Center will tentatively open at 11:00 AM. Please check back for updates.

Due to conditions related to the winter storm the park will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, March 3. Park facilities, including the visitor center will now open at 11 a.m. Portions of Park Central Road may remain closed.

Due to the inclement weather, the park will open today, Tuesday, March 3, at 10AM.

Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary area closure in order to ensure firefighter and public safety during wildfire activity. For more information and to view specific area restriction map, please click the link.

The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS will close at 12:00 pm on Tuesday March 3, 2026 due to winter weather.

Vanderbilt Mansion NHS will close at 12:00 pm on Tuesday March 3, 2026 due to winter weather.

Eleanor Roosevelt NHS will close at 12:00 pm on Tuesday March 3, 2026 due to winter weather.

A timber harvest is taking place on the Greenbush Segment. The work affects about 0.1 mile of Trail between Shelter #5 and the Greenbush Picnic Area. Heavy machinery may be in the area. The Ice Age Trail is open. Stay alert. Remain on the trail. Use caution. Keep dogs leashed.

03/03/2026 The Paradise Road is open. Traction tires are advised. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. The gate at Longmire to Paradise will close to uphill travel at 3 p.m. and downhill travel at 4 p.m. to support public safety.

The Memorial Plaza is currently closed due to winter weather conditions.

Watch for crews treating invasive plants along Snake Bight Trail, Rowdy Bend Road, and other Flamingo areas. Approved herbicides are being used. Stay alert for workers, equipment, and posted signs.

The unpaved Elephant Hill Access Road and Cave Spring Road, and associated parking lots, will close temporarily for necessary road maintenance on March 26, 2026. The roads and parking lots will be closed to all uses until the work is complete, which should be later that same day.

The park will be experiencing high levels of visitation from March through May. Expect limited parking, long lines, and crowded areas. Please have a credit or debit card ready or valid park pass with ID when checking in at the visitor center.

The park will be experiencing high levels of visitation from March through May. Expect limited parking, long lines, and crowded areas. Please have a credit or debit card ready or valid park pass with ID when checking in at the visitor center. Parking or stopping is not permitted on the roads outside the park gate at any time.

Beginning February 25th, 2026, Bandelier National Monument's Tsankawi Unit will temporarily be closed for a Trails and Visitor Improvement Project. A helicopter will be onsite to move materials from the parking lot to the top of the mesa. During these operations, Tsankawi will be unsafe for visitors. The main Frijoles Canyon section of Bandelier including the Visitor Center, Main Pueblo Loop Trail, Park Store, and Cafe will remain open.

All of Skyline Drive (miles 0 to 105) is closed due to hazardous winter road conditions.

DC Water is managing a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor near Lock 10. Anyone with questions or in need of support can reach out to DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 or visit https://www.dcwater.com/about-dc-water/media/potomac-interceptor-collapse.

The Narrows is closed due to increased water flow from a snow melt event.

Hurricane Ridge Road remains closed Monday through Thursday during the winter season. The road is scheduled to reopen Friday, March 6th, at 9am, weather and road conditions permitting.

Beginning Monday, March 2, K-177 will close for a bridge replacement from Council Grove to the U.S. 50/K-177 Strong City intersection. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve will remain open but must be accessed from the south or follow the detour west out of Council Grove. K-177 thru traffic will be directed to follow the state detour on U.S. 56, U.S. 56/U.S. 77 and K-150. KDOT uses state highways for official detour routes for safety, weight and maintenance concerns. Go to KDOT website for detour map.

The park is improving accessibility at the playground in Pine Grove Picnic Area. During construction, until approximately the end of March 2026, the playground is closed and construction vehicles may be in the area. Use caution when hiking in the area and follow all posted closure notices.

At current lake levels, Rainbow Bridge docks do not reach the land. Dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Restrooms at the dock will remain open. This alert will stay up until the situation changes. Check the link for current lake information.

Visit this link for the inner canyon weather forecast, current trail closures, today's heat risk, and drinking water availability.

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument is currently closed due to ongoing repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The restrooms at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center will be closed from the end of February until April for renovation. Temporary restrooms will be available in the visitor center parking lot. Visitors in need of more permanent facilities are advised to use those at the Twin Peaks Campground.

The park museum in the visitor center is temporarily closed for the installation of new exhibits. All other areas within the visitor center such as the welcome desk, theater, and bookstore will remain open during the project. The museum will reopen in the Spring of 2026.

The Denali Park Road is open to Mile 13, Mountain Vista. Wintry conditions beyond that point prevent vehicle travel, though pedestrian travel is permitted. Be prepared for winter driving conditions to reach Mile 13.

The Visitor Center is open Friday - Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm

2/28/26 MD OSV to KM 21.8, VA OSV Open to the Hook

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.

Due to scheduled events, the Great Hall will be closed on March 14, 19, 20, 21, and 27. The Visitor Center Desk on the market floor will remain open. 

Due to a construction project in the park, water will be turned off to all facilities from Monday, March 2nd to approximately Tuesday, March 10th. Portable restroom facilities will be available for use in the park during this timeframe.

Effective March 1, areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The parking lot for the Precipice Trail is also closed. Rangers strictly enforce closures.

The majority of the Loop Road is closed to vehicles. However, a 1.5 mile segment to vehicles is open from the Visitor's Center to Devils Orchard. The remainder of the road will open in spring 2026, weather permitting. Past Devils Orchard, the Loop Road is open to walking, hiking, wheelchairs, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing as weather permits. Please plan accordingly.

Fires allowed ONLY in park provided concrete fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20. Park will install fire rings on March 9. Do NOT make fire rings using rocks, logs or other items. For more information, visit the beach fire regulations link below.

Expect long wait times to enter the Shark Valley area particularly between 10am-3pm. The Shark Valley parking lot can fill up quickly and becomes 'one car out, one car in'. We recommend arriving 1.5-2 hours early for any scheduled tram tours. Please call the visitor center at 305-221-8776 with any questions about access

Closure due to hazardous road conditions due to weather conditions. Recreation is authorized in sections closed for winter weather only.

Lehman Caves and the Lehman Caves Visitor Center are closed to the public as work begins on a six-month project to replace the cave’s 48-year-old, failing electric lights. Project completion is planned for summer 2026. The rest of Great Basin National Park remains open.

Water is currently unavailable at Wildcat and Glen Campgrounds. Visitors should plan to bring an adequate supply of water for their trip. Refunds are available through Recreation.gov for those who wish to cancel their reservations.

Due to some damage from recent storms, the auditorium will be closed until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Headquarters Visitor Center will be temporarily closed for a building improvement project from February 17th through the week of March 8. The parking lot and restrooms at this location will remain open.

Mudslides in multiple areas of the Two Bridges Trail have prompted a safety closure. The Wall Street Trail remains in its normal winter closure. As a result, the entire Navajo Loop Trail is closed until further notice.

The Painted Desert Oasis gift shop, gas station and restaurant located at the north entrance of the park are open, and restrooms are available during construction. Visitor center operations are currently located at the Painted Desert Inn, two miles past the entrance station.

Starting November 20, 2025 the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed while updates are made to building systems. Front Desk operations including visitor orientation will move to the adjacent Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore. The Chancellorsville Visitor Center remains open to visitors 9am - 5pm all week.

Restrooms and water fountains are closed at the Powers Island unit until repairs are complete. Powers Island visitors may use facilities across the river at Cochran Shoals - Interstate North. Restrooms and water fountain at Sandy Point (Akers Mill, West Palisades) are closed for the winter.

Maintenance crews will apply road surface treatments to the unpaved Salt Valley Road and Willow Spring Road March 23-24, 2026. The roads will close to all uses while work is occurring but should reopen later the same day.

Due to tree and limb hazards from the recent ice storm, all trails on the battlefield are considered closed. Cleanup operations have begun on the park. Please be aware of workers and equipment on the roadways.

The parking lot is open but snow and icy conditions persist. If you decide to visit, please use extreme caution.

To ensure public safety, a large portion of the Lower Buffalo Wilderness will be closed to horse and foot traffic between Feb. 22 and March 23, while the National Park Service conducts a prescribed burn within Buffalo National River. The river corridor will remain open, with canoes and john boats allowed, and camping permitted on gravel bars.

Four wheel drive is recommended on Black Canyon road due to mud. Backcountry roads may also be muddy and more difficult to navigate than usual.

SR 29 and I-75 may be closed periodically due to smoke impacts from the National Wildfire. Please be patient and use caution when in the area.

With the rollback of the Artemis II rocket, Canaveral National Seashore will return to normal operations (6am to 6pm) in the Playalinda District starting Thursday February 26th 2026. We will continue to support the Artemis II mission as they plan to roll back out in April.

On March 2, 2026, at 10am, the following passes will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY through Recreation.gov: Fishing Access (Parkwide), Off-Road Vehicle (Breezy Point), Boat Ramp Parking (Great Kills Park) and Archery Parking (Floyd Bennett Field). Sale Period March 2-March 31. All vehicle decals MUST be picked up by April 12.

The restrooms at Fort Washington Park are temporarily out of order. Portable toilets are currently available for visitor use.

The Lower Farm parking lot near the Mule Barn is closed due to the Legacy Restoration Fund Project. The Upper parking lot located near the Orangery has reduced capacity due to a partial closure because of the Legacy Restoration Fund Project. To learn more about parking at Hampton NHS, click the link or visit the alerts page and then scroll down to the area that talks about parking.

Glenmont, the Edison family home and surrounding estate grounds, are currently closed until further notice due to operational and safety considerations. The Laboratory Complex remains open Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Please check this page for updates.

Phones at park headquarters are currently down. Please call the visitor center at Painted Desert Inn 928-235-2467 or the Visitor Services office 928-235-2391 between 8 am and 5 pm. You can also send us an email at pefo_information@nps.gov.

Hazardous conditions exist in caves due to high water rain events. When encountering flowing water anywhere in the park use extreme caution. Conditions can change rapidly. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. Turn Around Don't Drown®. The park will update this alert when conditions change.

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.

Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park), Glacier Point Road beyond Badger Pass, and Mariposa Grove Road are closed for the season due to snow. Snow is possible on other roads; be prepared for tire chain requirements and other road closures. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions.

Construction at Badger Prairie Park may mean fencing and a small Trail detour west of the parking area. Restrooms and shelters may be closed. The Dispersed Camping Area is available but may have no restroom or water availability. The Trail is open. Stay alert and follow posted detour signs.

Recent logging near CTH-E (15th Street) may mean heavy machinery and log piles in the area. The parking lot on CTH-E remains closed to hikers. The Ice Age Trail is open. Stay alert. Remain on the trail. Use caution. Keep dogs leashed.

Logging operations along the Hemlock Creek Segment may mean heavy machinery and trucks in the area. The Ice Age Trail follows a logging road used for storage and transport of logs. The Trail is open. Stay alert. Remain on the trail. Use caution. Keep dogs leashed.

The Stewart Tunnel is closed indefinitely pending reconstruction. The Trail is closed at both intersections of Tunnel Road. Use Tunnel Road to detour around the closure. Check with the DNR for details: dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/badger/tunnel.

Construction activity near the St. Croix Falls school complex may mean machinery in the area. The Ice Age Trail remains open. Trail closures and detours are anticipated in the spring. To bypass when hiking eastbound, head north on Jackson Street, east on Louisiana Street, and south on Blanding Woods Road.

A timber stand improvement project is underway in the Brooklyn Wildlife Area north of Hughes Road and will continue through the end of March. The Ice Age Trail remains open but expect heavy machinery in the area. Stay alert. Remain on the trail. Use caution. Keep dogs leashed.

Due to sewer rehabilitation, the Ice Age Trail along Palmer Drive is closed from Sharon Road to East Racine Street. The closure is expected to remain in effect through the end of March. Please follow the posted detour.

The Ice Age Trail and parking area on the west side of CTH-O in Point Beach State Forest will be closed March 4 through June 15 during a timber harvest for public safety. All trails and parking areas west of CTH-O will be closed. To bypass when hiking eastbound, take CTH-O north and continue west around the bend where the road becomes CTH-V. The 2.1-mile reroute replaces 2.0 miles of Trail.

Grand Canyon National Park is implementing water conservation measures on the South Rim following a power outage that impacted the SCADA system at the Havasupai Gardens pumphouse. As a result, water is currently unable to be pumped to the South Rim.

Horse-riding and pack animal permits will not be issued until further notice. Horses and pack animals should not be brought into the park until permits resume.

The South Turkey Creek Trail, located near the Harbor Bay Campground Area, is currently open for hiking for the first mile; however, the remainder of the trail is underwater and cannot be safely accessed.

Pinnacles experiences extremely high visitation on weekends, holidays, and during favorable weather, especially in the spring. Expect long lines and delays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. If you're planning to hike the High Peaks, Condor Gulch, Balconies, or Moses Spring Trail, it’s recommended to arrive before 8:00 am (parking may fill earlier). Additionally, campground access maybe temporarily delayed during peak periods of visitation when ALL incoming traffic is held.

The Willow Beach Road has now been fully repaved and striped with no gravel sections. Drivers use caution as crews are finishing up grading the road shoulders during the week.

Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on "More" below for specifica details on the closure.

Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on "More" below for specifica details on the closure.

Upper Cliff Dwelling tours are fully booked for the current season, February 7th to May 3rd. Cancellations may occur, but they are rare. Reservations for next season will be taken starting October 1, 2026, for November 2026-April 2027 season.

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. Please join us Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Lafitte's Barataria Museum and Wetland Trace for weekly programming, and guided hikes along the Wetland Trace trail at 1:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday.

The park will be implementing winter hours for the Sheriff's House in New Castle, DE. Winter hours means that the Sheriff's House will be closed to the public from the first Sunday of January (01/04/26) to the first Thursday in March (03/05/26).

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument will have a 2-hour delayed opening on 20, February 2026 due to inclement weather and area icy road conditions. The monument will open at 11am.

Walnut Canyon National Monument will have a 2-hour delayed opening on 20, February 2026 due to inclement weather and area icy road conditions . The monument will open at 11am.

NPS 300 to Big Tubes contains deep, muddy ruts and has not been evaluated since the most recent snowfall. A high clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is required to attempt this road. Conditions will deteriorate as snow melts.

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.

The restrooms at Opal Beach Complex will have scheduled temporary closures until further notice. The new temporary operating schedule will be Monday through Thursday, only pavilion B1 and D restrooms will be open. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, only pavilions A, B2 and E will be open. Pavilion C is permanently closed for repairs.

Congress Hall will close to visitors on Monday, February 23 through Friday, April 24, 2026. Contractors will replace fire alarm and security systems to ensure that our visitors, structures and artifacts are protected by up-to-date equipment. These improvements are one more way that the National Park Service is preparing Independence National Historical Park for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Cave tours are closed for the winter season. Tours are expected to resume March 21, 2026. Subject to change.

Protective sidewalk scaffolding has been erected around the building to protect the public from falling materials. Later this year, additional scaffolding will be installed while we conduct an in-depth condition assessment of the building façade.

Portions of trails may close when snow or ice are present. Please check in at the visitor center for current trail conditions.

DC Water is managing a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor near Lock 10. Anyone with questions or in need of support can reach out to DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400.

DC Water is managing a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor near Lock 10. Anyone with questions or in need of support can reach out to DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400.

The ice shelf near Meyers Beach at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore was broken up during a strong winter storm that impacted the region beginning on 2/17. Access to the ice caves within the National Lakeshore is closed to visitation.

Planning to visit Arches this year? Stay tuned on this website for updates on road and trail conditions and how to minimize waits and crowds while maximizing trail time and fun.

State Route 20 is closed at milepost 134 (Ross Dam Trailhead) for the winter. For more information click the link to the WSDOT real time map.

The phone system at Sagamore Hill is temporarily out of service. Please contact the park in the interim via email at sahi_information@nps.gov.

Drakes Beach Road now only open 10 am to 5 pm to better protect elephant seal pups. Northern elephant seals have returned to Drakes Beach and given birth close to beach access points. To better protect the pups during this important time, the parking lot will only be open when park staff and volunteers are present, every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The beach itself will remain closed, but seals are viewable from the parking lot and Ken Patrick Visitor Center area during these ho

The park parking lot at 72 McBride Extension is open from dawn to dusk every day. Any vehicles left in the parking lot after dusk (i.e. sunset) are subject to towing at owner's expense.

The historic homes are closed for the winter season and are expected to open May 1. Park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed on wintertime federal holidays, except for Presidents Day.

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.