Maryland park closures & advisories

14 current advisories — including 4 full closures across Maryland's state parks and national parks. Confirm with the park before you go.

Clara Barton National Historic Site

Closure

National Park Service

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 t…

Updated May 6, 2026Official notice ↗

Fort Foote Park

Closure

National Park Service

The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park resources and improve the visitor experience. Work will include resurfacing the parking lot and gravel roadway, re…

Updated Sep 30, 2026

Hampton National Historic Site

Closure

National Park Service

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…

Updated Sep 30, 2026Official notice ↗

Hampton National Historic Site

Closure

National Park Service

Buildings located on the farm side of Hampton National Historic Site are closed due to construction related to the ongoing Legacy Restoration Fund Project. Visit the project webpage for more information or click the link to learn more.

Updated Feb 12, 2026Official notice ↗

Antietam National Battlefield

Information

National Park Service

There is a detour on the trail due to downed trees. Our staff is working diligently to remove these from the trail.

Updated Jun 12, 2025Official notice ↗

Assateague Island National Seashore

Information

National Park Service

10/30/26 MD OSV is OPEN to State Line. VA South OSV is OPEN. Beware of overwash conditions at high tides. The VA North OSV fishing mile is closed.

Updated Oct 30, 2026

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Information

National Park Service

We do not mail Junior Ranger books; please download from site. Completed books may be submitted digitally. Junior Ranger badges may be mailed once per person per calendar year after completion. We do not mail completed books back.

Updated Dec 17, 2025Official notice ↗

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Information

National Park Service

Starting March 18, preservationists restoring the bronze state plaques along the entrance road, and the War of 1812 commemorative markers in the Orpheus Grove. Some of these areas may be temporarily closed while work is in progress.

Updated Mar 18, 2025

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Information

National Park Service

Traffic in the Baltimore area has increased considerably in recent months due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which connected the Baltimore beltway. Please check the latest traffic conditions to plan your travel accordingly.

Updated Oct 29, 2024

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Information

National Park Service

For the safety and protection of visitors and park resources, motorized scooters are not permitted within the park. Any vehicles (scooters, bicycles, etc.) that are part of a ride-share program may not be left behind for pick up inside the park

Updated Jun 8, 2020

Hampton National Historic Site

Information

National Park Service

Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional. Accessibility to the mansion will be limited to those with the ability to climb 3-4 steps into the first floor.

Updated Oct 15, 2026

Hampton National Historic Site

Information

National Park Service

We do not mail Junior Ranger books; please download from site. Completed books may be submitted digitally. Junior Ranger badges may be mailed once per person per calendar year after completion. We do not mail completed books back.

Updated Jan 17, 2026

Hampton National Historic Site

Information

National Park Service

Traffic in the Baltimore area has increased considerably in recent months due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which connected the Baltimore beltway. Please check the latest traffic conditions to plan your travel accordingly.

Updated Nov 4, 2024

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Information

National Park Service

We do not mail Junior Ranger books; please download from site. Completed books may be submitted digitally. Junior Ranger badges may be mailed once per person per calendar year after completion. We do not mail completed books back.

Updated Dec 17, 2025Official notice ↗

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