Minnesota park closures & advisories

4 current advisories — including 1 full closure across Minnesota's state parks and national parks. Confirm with the park before you go.

Voyageurs National Park

Closure

National Park Service

Due to unsafe bear‑human interactions, all of the Dryweed Island area's campsites, houseboat sites, and day use sites are closed. See below for a full list of sites covered by the closure. This time of year typically brings increased bear activity throughout the park. Visitors should remain bear aware and follow all fo…

Updated Sep 3, 2026Official notice ↗

Pipestone National Monument

Caution

National Park Service

The Circle Trail bridge under Winnewissa Falls may be closed temporarily due to flooding caused by spring rain. Please pay attention to signage posted in the Visitor Center and at the bridge. The rest of the park and Circle Trail remain open.

Updated May 21, 2025

Pipestone National Monument

Information

National Park Service

On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day the visitor center will be closed (trails will remain open with access to restrooms on the north side of the building).

Updated Nov 14, 2024

Pipestone National Monument

Information

National Park Service

The prescribed burn for May 11 has concluded and the Circle Trail is now open to visitors.

Updated May 12, 2026

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