National And State Park Closures: These Parks Are Closed During The Coronavirus Outbreak

As many Americans are confined to their homes during shelter-in-place orders due to the coronavirus spread, they are spending time outdoors for some fresh air and exercise. But some are finding that many of the national and state parks are closed to the public or have modified hours.

Some of these parks have closed restrooms and visitor centers but are leaving their trail system open to those that want to hike, bike, jog, or walk while observing social distancing requirements.

“The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is the priority of the National Park Service,” Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt said in a statement. “Park superintendents are empowered to modify their operations, including closing facilities and cancelling programs, to address the spread of the coronavirus.”

Here are some of the national and state parks that have currently closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Parks:

• Cabrillo National Monument: Closed until April 10.
• Fort Pulaski National Monument: Closed until further notice.
• The Great Smokey Mountains National Park: Closed from March 24 to April 6.
• Hawai’I Volcanoes National Park: Closed until further notice.
• Independence National Historical Park: Closed until further notice.
• Joshua Tree National Park: Visitor center, campgrounds, and roads for vehicle traffic closed.
• Pearl Harbor National Memorial: Temporarily closed.
• Rocky Mountain National Park: Closed until further notice.
• Salina Pueblo Missions National Monument: Closed until further notice.
• The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island: Temporarily closed.
• Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Building and visitor center closed until further notice.
• Yosemite National Park campgrounds: Closed until March 31.

State Parks:

• California: Campgrounds temporarily closed.
• Florida: All state parks closed for 30 days starting Monday.
• Illinois: All state parks and wildlife areas temporarily closed.
• Michigan: Campgrounds, restrooms, and facilities closed until April 13.
• Minnesota: Campgrounds and visitor centers closed until April 1.
• New Mexico: All state parks closed until April 9.
• North Carolina: Some state parks closed until further notice.
• Oregon: All state parks closed indefinitely.
• Pennsylvania: Visitor centers, restrooms, and campgrounds closed until March 31.
• Washington: Campgrounds closed until April 30.
• Wisconsin: Campgrounds closed until April 30.