20 current advisories — including 11 full closures across Maryland's state parks and national parks. Confirm with the park before you go.
National Park Service
Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed from approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026. All trails, parking lots and public use areas will remain open. Park Central Road will b…
Updated Sep 17, 2026Official notice ↗
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 ↗
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 Aug 20, 2026
National Park Service
The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Farmington Landing. 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, replacing parking…
Updated Aug 20, 2026
National Park Service
The Good Luck Road Parking Lot is closed. Please use the main entrance located at 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770.
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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 Feb 24, 2026Official notice ↗
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 ↗
National Park Service
The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Farmington Landing. 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, replacing parking…
Updated Aug 20, 2026
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 Aug 20, 2026
National Park Service
The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Farmington Landing. 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, replacing parking…
Updated Aug 20, 2026
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 Aug 20, 2026
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 ↗
National Park Service
9/1/26 MD open to State Line. VA South OSV fully open to 48 vehicles. The VA North OSV fishing mile is closed.
Updated Sep 1, 2026
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 ↗
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
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
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
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
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
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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