New Jersey park closures & advisories

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

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Closure

National Park Service

Old Mine Road between Jager Road and Route 206 will close to all traffic beginning on April 6, 2026. Contractors will work to rehabilitate a 3.5-mile stretch of road. The construction area will be closed to all traffic for the safety of park visitors and contractors.

Updated Apr 22, 2026Official notice ↗

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Closure

National Park Service

Dingmans Falls site is closed for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.

Updated Sep 17, 2025Official notice ↗

Morristown National Historical Park

Closure

National Park Service

Due to conditions from the 7/3 storms, the park's trails and Fort Nonsense remain closed.

Updated Jul 12, 2026

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Closure

National Park Service

The elevator at Thomas Edison's Laboratory Complex is out of service. The 2nd and 3rd floors of the Main Laboratory - Building 5 can still be accessed by staircases on either end of the building.

Updated May 7, 2026

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Information

National Park Service

Main Street in Walpack Center is closed at the Flatbrook Bridge due to structural damage to the bridge.

Updated May 13, 2025

Morristown National Historical Park

Caution

National Park Service

The Passaic River Bridge Trail is closed between Tempe Wick Road and the Cross Estate in the New Jersey Brigade area do to construction of a new bridge.

Updated Jun 17, 2026

Morristown National Historical Park

Information

National Park Service

Beginning May 23, 2026, Washington Headquarters Museum and the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center have new hours, as follows: Open Thursday - Monday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Updated May 23, 2026

Morristown National Historical Park

Caution

National Park Service

Tropical Storm Ida washed out the Passaic River bridge on the Patriot's Path Trail south of Tempe Wick Road. This area is a known habitat of the endangered wood turtle, so do not wade, walk, or let your dog run in the river at this location.

Updated Apr 12, 2023

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Information

National Park Service

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is located at 72 McBride Avenue Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501. Use this full address when searching using a GPS device or map app or use GPS coordinates N40.91533° W74.17992°

Updated May 18, 2026Official notice ↗

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Information

National Park Service

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.

Updated Feb 18, 2026

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Caution

National Park Service

Parking is extremely limited on weekends & event days. Overflow parking is available at the Paterson Museum, located at 2 Market Street. On weekends only, additional parking is available at the lot across from the Museum.

Updated Jun 14, 2024Official notice ↗

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Caution

National Park Service

The house at Glenmont is currently experiencing high heat conditions. As a result, house tours may be abbreviated or canceled due to safety concerns.

Updated Jun 13, 2026

← All states · Sources: California State Parks & the National Park Service. Conditions change; always confirm before traveling.

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