18 current advisories — including 8 full closures across Virginia's state parks and national parks. Confirm with the park before you go.
National Park Service
Due to HVAC system issues, Arlington House may close to visitors when interior temperatures reach 85°F. Temporary closures may occur with little notice to protect the safety and comfort of visitors and staff.
Updated Jul 1, 2026
National Park Service
Construction on the Colonial Parkway is affecting travel in many sections. Please follow all detour and caution signs. Additional information can be found at the link below.
Updated Mar 6, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
The Engineer Wharf, one of two fishing piers at Fort Monroe is temporarily closed. The Finger Pier remains open. Also closed is the section of Fenwick Road between Ingalls and the East Gate of the fort. Detour signs will aid travelers around the closure.
Updated May 1, 2025
National Park Service
Starting November 20, 2025 the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed while updates are made to building systems. Front Desk operations including visitor orientation will move to the adjacent Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore. The Chancellorsville Visitor Center remains open to visitors 9am - 5pm a…
Updated Jun 3, 2026
National Park Service
The Aid Box rock climbing area is temporarily closed due to a recent rock topple.
Updated Mar 31, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, construction will close the Colonial Parkway to all travel in either direction between Yorktown and VA Route 199. Follow all detour signs. See additional closure information in the link below.
Updated Jul 11, 2024Official notice ↗
National Park Service
Parking Lot E is closed for construction. The park is currently working to expand this parking area, and the lot will be closed while the expansion is being built. Visitors can still access the Mary Byrd Branch Trail and Quantico Cascades Trail by following trail reroute signs and parking vehicles in Turkey Run parking…
Updated Jun 4, 2026
National Park Service
Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, construction will close the Colonial Parkway to all travel in either direction between Yorktown and VA Route 199. Follow all detour signs. See additional closure information in the link below.
Updated Jul 11, 2024Official notice ↗
National Park Service
The park's phone number has temporarily changed. Please call 434-694-8904.
Updated Oct 18, 2024
National Park Service
Visitors are reminded to park in marked parking spaces. Parking in the grass or other alternative areas is unauthorized. Please help us #KeepFortMonroeBeautiful.
Updated May 1, 2025
National Park Service
The Picnic Area, Washington Family Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Updated Nov 13, 2025
National Park Service
The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Updated Nov 13, 2025
National Park Service
If parking lots become full, there will be a temporary closure of the park entrance at Georgetown Pike & Old Dominion Drive. The park entrance will re-open as soon as space becomes available. For updated information about parking, call Visitor Center at 703-757-3101
Updated Mar 13, 2026
National Park Service
Effective May 4, Shenandoah National Park will begin infrastructure enhancements at the Old Rag Trailhead main parking lot. We expect to complete work by November 2026. Until then, the main parking lot is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Visitors can access Old Rag Trailhead via existing overflow parking l…
Updated Apr 22, 2026
National Park Service
On July 1, 2025, the park transitioned to a fully cashless system at our fee entrance stations. Only credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payments will be accepted.
Updated Apr 22, 2026
National Park Service
Visitors are reminded to park in designated parking areas when accessing the park via boundary trailheads. Parking in unauthorized locations may result in your vehicle being towed at the owner's expense. Park on the right side of the road approaching Thompson Hollow. Parking is authorized up to the "No Parking" sign be…
Updated Nov 20, 2025
National Park Service
Sign up for Shenandoah Alerts by texting SHENALERTS to 888777. Any time there are closures, re-openings, or other important safety-related alerts, subscribers will receive a notification via text. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Updated Sep 29, 2025Official notice ↗
National Park Service
March 1 - November 30 those wishing to hike Old Rag are required to obtain a day-use ticket before arriving.
Updated Jan 17, 2024Official notice ↗
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