Alaska park closures & advisories

National Park Service

A small team of park rangers will be traveling to Serpentine Hot Springs from July 20 - 24 for the annual spring cleaning and training trip, weather permitting. We will update if dates are adjusted due to weather. We look forward to sharing updates from the trip after we return. The Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center w…

Updated Jul 12, 2026

National Park Service

Summer access to facilities and services in Denali remains altered due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the associated closure of the Park Road at Mile 43. Check here for more information on what to expect.

Updated Sep 19, 2022Official notice ↗

National Park Service

The Superintendent issued a closure of the Smith/40-Mile Public Use Cabin due to being unsafe for public occupancy as a result of structural damage caused by the 2023 Yukon River break-up and flooding.

Updated Nov 1, 2023Official notice ↗

National Park Service

The canyon from the toe of Exit Glacier to where Exit Creek opens into the Outwash Plain is susceptible to sudden outburst flood events. These events produce sudden surges of water, ice and rock. For your safety please stick to designated park trails.

Updated Apr 25, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

There is unstable ground at the moraine (rock adjacent to a glacier) that is above the northern end of the Root Glacier Trail. Hikers should not enter this area. If anyone enters the area because they are returning from a backcountry trip on the other side of the glacier, they should not linger.

Updated Jul 21, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

There is currently no cold-water flow into the tub at Serpentine Hot Springs. Please proceed with caution. The National Park Service plans to complete repairs on the cold‑water pipe in August. Visitors are respectfully advised not to dig ditches or otherwise attempt to establish alternative cold‑water access. Thank you…

Updated Jul 14, 2026

National Park Service

Our phone lines are working intermittently. If you are not able to reach us by phone, please email us at bela_information@nps.gov.

Updated Jul 13, 2026

National Park Service

The windsock at the Serpentine Hot Springs airstrip is broken, and the National Park Service is in the process of ordering a replacement. At this time, we do not have an estimated date for when it will be reinstalled. Please use caution when utilizing the airstrip.

Updated Jun 14, 2026

National Park Service

In summer, the Denali Park Road is open to Mile 15 (Savage River) for personal vehicles. Vehicle travel further into the park is limited to transit and tour buses.

Updated May 20, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Attention visitors, residents, and workers in Bartlett Cove and the Glacier Bay Park Headquarters area: Be aware of upcoming power outages related to local maintenance work. All lasting from approx. 9 am - 1 pm: Saturday, 5/23 - An outage will occur park-wide (all of Bartlett Cove local area). Sunday 5/24 - Outage at t…

Updated May 21, 2026

National Park Service

On August 7, 2024, a landslide triggered tsunami washed over portions of Pedersen Lagoon near Aialik Bay (59.8842N, -149.7309W). We recommend caution for those visiting the area in and around Pedersen Lagoon. Click more for additional information.

Updated Aug 22, 2024Official notice ↗

National Park Service

We are currently experiencing a disruption in our phone service at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Until further notice, please contact us via email for all inquiries and assistance. Email Contact: LACL_Information@nps.gov

Updated Sep 19, 2025

National Park Service

The Federal Subsistence Board closed sheep hunting to all users on Federal public lands within Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Glacier Mountain Controlled Use Areas Units in 20E and 25C due to significant declines to the sheep population. The authority was granted via WP26-76 on April 24, 2026 and the closur…

Updated May 18, 2026Official notice ↗