Editor's note: Due to the dwindling number of park units still closed, this will be the last regular roundup of closures/reopenings unless the situation changes dramatically.

An easing of coronavirus restrictions is leading to the reopening Saturday of the visitor center at Fossil Butte National Monument in Wyoming, and next week the grounds of the John Muir National Historic Site in California will reopen to the public.

At Fossil Butte, the visitor center will be open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arrows will direct one-way movement through the exhibit areas, and only credit and debit cards will be accepted at the bookstore. No park video will be shown and there will be a 50-person limit inside the building. Visitors are asked to maintain social distancing, wear a mask, and wash their hands regularly. Ranger Programs will be offered throughout the day, weather permitting.

All monument roads and trails, including the unpaved portion of the scenic drive that connects to Bureau of Land Management land, are open. Vehicles should take caution after heavy rains, and four-wheel drive is recommended.  

At the John Muir Historic Site, the outdoor grounds will be open to the public beginning Monday. This includes the John Muir orchard and the surrounding picnic areas. Park operation hours have been temporarily changed to Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Mount Wanda trails also are open.

Scroll down to see if your favorite park is open and what is available. If a park is not listed, it's likely because they are closed or haven't issued a release stating that they are open. Check individual park websites for additional updates.

Acadia National Park, Maine: On June 1 visitors gained access to the Park Loop Road and most associated restrooms. Park rangers will be providing limited information services to the public in open air tents outside of the Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Additionally, the Jordan Pond House Restaurant was to open June 1 for takeout (10 a.m.-4 p.m), and the Jordan Pond House Gift Shop and the Cadillac Mountain Eco Store will be open (9 a.m.-4 p.m). The Thunder Hole Gift Shop will open at a later date still to be determined, and the Carriages of Acadia at Wildwood Stables is expected to resume some services mid-June. On June 5 the park will open its Carriage Roads to pedestrians. Downed trees and washouts currently create unsafe conditions for equestrian and bicycle use, a park release said.

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Pennsylvania: Trails, Picnic Area, Staple Bend Tunnel.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin: On Wednesday, June 10, the park reopened for self-contained boats to dock overnight at most park docks, when fees are paid and space is available. Campfires are not permitted. Manitou and Michigan docks will remain closed until winter storm damage repairs are completed. On June June 20, the Little Sand Bay restrooms are scheduled to reopen.

Arches National Park, Utah: All park roads, trails, and restrooms reopened May 29. Climbing/canyoneering permits for Arches became available for use on May 30. Campgrounds remain closed at least until July 1. Fee collections return June 15.

Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland/Virginia: Has reopened recreational beaches, parking areas, and restrooms at North Beach, South Beach, Ferry Landing and Bayside Peninsula, as well as the Maryland District Over Sand Vehicle Zone. Valid OSV permits are required. OSV permit sales will be available at the Maryland District visitor contact/ranger station. Visit our OSV page for more information. Nature trails in the Maryland Districtm also were open. The Assateague Island National Seashore Visitor Center in the Maryland District and the Toms Cove Visitor Center in the Virginia District remained closed, as did all front country and backcountry campgrounds. On June 15, the seashore reopened access to:  

• Oceanside Campground

• Bayside Campground

• As a reminder: Advanced reservations are required through November 15. Campsite reservations are available six months in advance. Be aware that nearly all reservations for weekends are filled the first day that they become available. To make a campsite reservation, call the toll-free reservation line: 1-877-444-6777 (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM EST) or visit www.recreation.gov.

Badlands National Park, South Dakota: Visitor center and entrance stations closed. Trails, campgrounds, and roads in the north unit are open.

Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico: On June 8 limited access became available to the following areas with delays and closures expected:

• Entrance Road
• The Main Loop, Frey and Falls Trails
• Trailheads in Frijoles Canyon

Frijoles Canyon will be limited to 50 percent of capacity, based on the number of parking spots available. Also open at Bandelier are Burnt Mesa, Apache Springs, Cerro Grande, Alamo Boundary, Ski Trails, Ponderosa Trail and the Bandelier Wilderness.

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, Colorado: Reopened the park entrance road to permit parking on the grounds, the park landscape to visitors wishing to hike the park trails, and public restrooms. However, the fort building itself would remain closed.

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Alaska: The Serpentine Hot Springs Bathhouse has reopened, though park staff ask that users maintain a distance of 6 feet between guests who are not traveling in the same party and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. "Visitors must not rely upon the NPS to ensure their protection from contagious disease," a park release said.

Big Bend National Park, Texas: On June 15, the park reopened the following:  

• Chisos Basin Campground
  • (reduced capacity. Maximum stay 5 nights. Reservations required via www.recreation.gov).
• Chisos Mountains Lodge to reopen 6/19.
  • (reduced capacity. Maximum stay 5 nights. www.chisosmountainslodge.com or 432-477-2291 for reservations).
• Chisos Mountains Restaurant (take-out meals only)
• All paved park roads.
• Old Maverick Road, Grapevine Hills Road, Dugout Wells, Dagger Flat Road, and Terlingua Ranch Road.
• Many front-country trails for day hiking (see the full list).
• Chisos Basin Camper Store.
• Panther Junction Gas Station and store.
• Castolon Store (open 6/19).
• Rio Grande for day-use river trips from paved road access points. Group size limits apply.
• Restroom facilities.

The Chisos Basin Campground is open at 70 percent capacity. Visitors must make reservations online through www.recreation.gov to arrange a campsite. There will be no first-come first-served camping or any overflow camping at this time. When the campground is full, visitors will need to make other arrangements for camping/lodging outside the park.

The Chisos Mountains Lodge, operated by Forever Resorts, Inc., is operating at 50 percent capacity. Overnight accommodations may be arranged via www.chisosmountainslodge.com or by calling 877-386-4383.  The restaurant is open for takeout meals only. 

Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana: Trails at the battlefield are open.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Montana and Wyoming: Along with river access, the park has reopened the Grapevine Campground (campground fees apply), restrooms at Afterbay river launch, 3 Mile river launch, Grapevine Creek Campground, and 3 Mile Trail. On the South District of Bighorn Canyon near Lovell, Wyoming, Barry’s Landing and Kane boat ramps remain open. The Horseshoe Bend ramp is closed due to low launch levels. Trail Creek and Horseshoe Bend Campgrounds are open (campground fees apply) and all south district trails remain open to provide healthy outdoor options for the public. These areas continue to be monitored daily. On June 3 will reopen access to Afterbay Lake access near Government Camp, Ok-A-Beh launch ramp, and Ok-A-Beh public restrooms. MK Hill Picnic area reopens Friday.

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Tennessee and Kentucky: Trails and backcountry camping open. Access to Bandy Creek Campground, Bandy Creek Group Campground, and Station Camp Campground was to return June 2. On June 11, access to Blue Heron Campground and Bear Creek Horse Camp returned, and reservations can only be made at www.recreation.gov at this time. Big South Fork will reopen access to Alum Ford Campground on a first come, first serve basis.

Biscayne National Park, Florida: Reopened access to the Convoy Point canoe/kayak ramp from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, as well as the restrooms at the launch site. However, the Dante Fascell Visitor Center remains closed. Commerical services (e.g., guided tours) resumed June 1, though on a reduced capacity basis. Access to Boca Chita Key, Elliott Key, and Adams Key has resumed, from 9 a.m. to sunset daily. The park's waters, the Convoy Point canoe/kayak ramp and greenspace, and Biscayne National Park Institute tours all remain open.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado: On June 1 the South Rim Campground A and B Loops reopened (reservations recommended through recreation.gov), as well as the North Rim Campground, East Portal Road and Campground, and overnight use in the Inner Canyon (permit required). Additionally, the South Rim Drive, North Rim Drive and all viewpoints, and day hiking on Oak Flat and Rim Rock trails are open.

On Friday, access returned to:

• South Rim Drive
• North Rim – day use only
• Inner Canyon Routes – day use only – permits required
• Red Rock Canyon to permit holders only
• Entry fees are waived.

With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time:

• South Rim and North Rim Campgrounds
• South Rim Visitor Center

Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia/North Carolina: Traffic is allowed to travel the parkway, though construction projects may cause single lane closures in a few sections. Trails are open. Campgrounds and backcountry sites remain closed. Peaks of Otter Lodge is expected to open June 24.

On Saturday, June 13, the following picnic areas opened:

• Humpback Rocks Picnic Area, Milepost 8.5
• James River Picnic Area, Milepost 63.6
• Peaks of Otter Picnic Area, Milepost 85.9
• North Carolina:
• Cumberland Knob Picnic Area, Milepost 217.5
• Doughton Park Picnic Area, Milepost 241.1
• Jeffress Park Picnic Area, Milepost 271.9
• Price Park Picnic Area, Milepost 296.4
• Linville Falls Picnic Area, 316.4
• Craggy Gardens Picnic Area, 367.6 (port-o-johns)
• Mt. Pisgah Picnic Area, 407.8

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah: The main park road and all viewpoints to Rainbow Point, restrooms at Sunset Point, Farview and Rainbow Points are open, and trails within the Bryce Amphitheater area. The park visitor center is open, though the museum and and theater remain closed. Mossy Cave area is open, though construction may close some areas temporarily. Entrance fees are being charged. On  June 7 the Sunset Campground reopened to the public for camping by reservation only. The North Campground currently is closed for paving. All lodging and food services also are closed. Effective no later than July 1, hiking of backcountry trails and permits for backcountry camping at sites along these trails will again be permitted—park backcountry trails include the Riggs Spring Loop, the Under-the-Rim Trail, and Under-the-Rim connecting trails. Shuttle service has resumed, with buses running at 15-minute intervals with a limit of 20 riders per shuttle. Staff have free masks and hand sanitizer available for passengers, those who ride the shuttles must enter and exit the buses from the rear doors so as to protect shuttle drivers, and bus interior surfaces are disinfected after each hour-long circuit.

Buffalo National River, Arkansas: The park has reopened access to:

• Overnight stays, including campgrounds and backcountry camping
• RV dump stations
• Group campsites
• Pavilions, with a maximum group size of 50 people
• Buffalo Point Cabin Rentals

Canaveral National Seashore, Florida: The Apollo Beach District, fishing docks at parking areas 7 and 8, and the Playalinda Beach District are open from noon until 8 p.m., though there may be limits on parking and restroom access at the two beach districts. The Apollo Beach boat ramp and kayak launch remain closed. Also closed are:

• Backcountry Use, Backcountry camping, Special Use Permits
• Apollo Beach Visitor Center
• Public Programing
• Seminole Rest Historic Site
• Eldora Historic House

Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Louisiana: On June 1 the park reopened access to the grounds of Oakland Plantation, the grounds of Magnolia Plantation, and self-guided tours (via cell phone tour and brochure).

Canyonlands National Park, Utah: All park roads, trails, and restrooms reopened May 29. Backcountry permits for Canyonlands would be available for use May 30. Campgrounds remain closed. Fee collections return June 15.

Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts: Seashore beaches, trails, and parking areas are open.

Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina: The Harkers Island Visitor Center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for visitor orientation and park resource information. Beginning June 6, the park plans to reopen access to the Keepers’ Quarters Museum (Open daily, 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.), located on South Core Banks near the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: All recreational opportunities have resumed, and the Fruita Campground is opened.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, North Carolina: Began increasing recreational access on June 1 to park trails, most grounds, and parking lots. The house, barn and barnyard, restrooms, and other structures, water fountains, Sandburg Home tours, all volunteer shifts, and all summer public programs, festivals, plays, and other special events are either closed or suspended.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Arizona: Planned to reopen access June 2 to Compound A, and the picnic area Tuesday through Saturday during the hours of 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Compound A is the area normally opened to the public for visitation which includes the Great House and visible ruins immediately surrounding the Great House.

Chamizal National Memorial, Texas: On June 11 the park reopened access to the park grounds and outdoor restrooms. 

Channel Islands National Park, California: Concessioner Island Packers has resuming boat service to the islands, and the Santa Barbara Adventure Company will resume kayak tours on Santa Cruz Island. Both will operate at approximately 40 percent capacity.

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park), South Carolina: Parking lot, grounds, and restrooms, Wednesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center parking lot (half capacity), portable restrooms, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fort Moultrie dock, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Georgia: All park trails and river access as well as to Abbotts Bridge, Medlock Bridge, Jones Bridge, two parking lots at Island Ford, Johnson Ferry North, Powers Island, Interstate North, Akers Mill, and Paces Mill reopened May 11. On Saturday, June 20, the park resumed all commercial services on the river. The park also is resuming collection of entrance fees. Restrooms and the Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center remain closed.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma: Road to Veterans Lake, which includes parking at Veterans Lake; vault toilets at Veterans Lake, Veterans Lake Boat Launch; trails; Buckhorn, The Point, and Guy Sandy boat launches; fishing docks; picnic areas. On June 1, the Buckhorn Campground Loop C (reservation only), Buckhorn Campground Loop D (first come, first served), The Point Campground Upper Loop (reservation only), The Point Campground Lower Loop (first come, first served), and the Buckhorn and Veterans Lake Picnic Pavilions became reservable. On June 8 the park opened water access to Travertine Creek, the northeast perimeter road will open to Bear Falls for day use only, and the Rock Creek Campground sites 1 through 78 will open. On Friday, June 12, the Buckhorn Campground Loops A and B reopen. On June 18, the Northeast Perimeter Road, Little Niagara parking and restrooms, and Travertine Island parking and restrooms are to open.

Colorado National Monument, Colorado: The Saddlehorn Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, though rangers will be stationed outside to answer questions; the Devil’s Kitchen Picnic area parking will be open for trailhead access, though the picnic area will remain closed to use; and the Cold Shivers Overlook will be open.

Congaree National Park, South Carolina: On June 18, the park’s frontcountry, which includes the entrance road, parking lots, picnic shelter, Weston Lake Loop Trail, Sims Trail, Bluff Trail, and Longleaf Trail, reopened, and staff are issuing backcountry camping permits. Also open are the park’s backcountry, which includes South Cedar Creek Canoe Landing, Bannister Bridge Canoe Landing, the Cedar Creek Canoe Trail, Kingsnake Trail, Bates Ferry Trail, Fork Swamp Trail, Oakridge Trail, and River Trail.

Cowpens National Battlefield, South Carolina: On June 15 access returned to the Cowpens tour road for motorized vehicles and restrooms located near visitor center and picnic area.

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon: The park is open with access to Munson Valley Road, West Rim Drive, and North Entrance Road, weather permitting. East Rim Drive and Pinnacles Road continue to be closed as they usually are this time of year due to snow. Also open:

• Park Entrance Stations - Visitors are encouraged to visit https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/2647 to pay entrance fees in advance. When paying at the entrance station, credit cards are preferred.
• Park Trails - Most trails are currently covered with snow and, in some cases, downed trees. Watchman Peak, Garfield Peak and Cleetwood trails are closed as they normally are this time of year for resource protection and safety. The Godfrey Glenn Trail remains closed due to trail work.
• Crater Lake Backcountry Office - Open for backcountry permits. Only one individual per group will be allowed in the office to complete the permit.
• Rim Village Gift Shop - Other concession facilities and services will open in phases. Please check the Crater Lake Hospitality website at www.travelcraterlake.com for the latest information and updates.
• Rim Village Comfort Stations

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky: Five backcountry campsites along the Ridge Trail are open. The park’s 19-mile long Ridge Trail “zigzags” along the spine of Cumberland Mountain following closely the Kentucky/Virginia border. The backcountry campsites include Gibson Gap, located 5 miles east of the Pinnacle Overlook; Hensley Camp, Martins Fork and Chadwell Gap, all near the historic Hensley Settlement; and White Rocks, situated near the far eastern end of the park. Backcountry campsite reservations are required and must be made by calling 606-248-2817 daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or via Facebook messenger. Group size maximum is 10. The four-mile-long Pinnacle Road, restrooms, and most picnic shelters reopened on May 29.

All trails have reopened. In Kentucky, trails can be accessed from:

• Visitor Center parking area
• Thomas Walker parking area
• Dark Ridge Overlook
• Shillalah Creek Trailhead

In Tennessee, trails can be accessed from:

• Iron Furnace area

In Virginia, trails can be accessed from:

• Colson Lane on Hwy 58
• Chadwell Gap

Still closed at Cumberland Gap were:

• Pinnacle Road
• Bartlett Park picnic area
• Daniel Boone parking area
• Wilderness Road picnic area
• Civic Park picnic area
• Wilderness Road Campground
• Backcountry campsites
• Visitor Center

Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia: Beaches, public docking spaces, and trails are open.

Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado: Public access has returned to:

• Blue Mesa Reservoir for boating and on-shore recreation
• Elk Creek Boat Ramp and Inspection Station 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
• Lake Fork Boat Ramp and Inspection Station 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
• Iola Boat Ramp and Inspection Station 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
• Boat-In dispersed camping at least 1/2-mile from developed areas including paved roads
• Gunnison River from Riverway to Blue Mesa Reservoir with extreme caution advised for changing water conditions, strainers, and other hazards.

On June 1 reopened the Elk Creek Campground – all loops except C. Reservations recommended and can be made at recreation.gov. Stevens Creek Campground – A loop only. Reservation only: recreation.gov. On June 7, the Stevens Creek boat ramp and inspection station will reopen. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Keep in mind that Gunnison County may be under public health orders that restrict travel to "essential" and visitors to Gunnison County are prohibited.

Death Valley National Park, California/Nevada: All restrooms, viewpoints, and trails along Highway 190 and Daylight Pass Road are open. All other roads, including backcountry roads, are closed. The visitor centers and campgrounds remain closed. It is anticipated that the Oasis at Death Valley, a privately-owned resort, on State Highway CA-190, opened on Monday, June 15.  Only The Ranch will be open.

• Stovepipe Wells Resort: Take out food service available every day from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Face covering is required when placing order.
• Gas station is open. General store is open seven days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• The Oasis (Xanterra): All lodging and restaurant closed. Gas station is open. General store open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Coffee & Cream open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Panamint Springs Resort: Gas station store open 8 a.m.-8 p.m., fuel 24 hours. Campground and motel open. Restaurant take-out Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming: On Friday, May 22, the park reopened roads, hiking trails, climbing routes, and picnic area. The visitor center and campground will remain closed.

Dinosaur National Monument, Utah/Colorado: All roads and trails reopened May 13, though campgrounds, visitor centers, river trips, and backcountry camping would remain closed. On June 7, Dinosaur  will reopen access to campgrounds, backcountry, and river use.

Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida: Ferry and seaplane service has returned to the national park. Along with the added transportation, the Garden Key Campground has reopened, as have restrooms and visitor center at the park.

Effigy Mounds National Monument, Iowa: Hiking trails opened Friday, May 22.

El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico: On June 1 reopened access to all trailheads, including restrooms located along Highways 53: El Calderon, Zuni-Acoma Trail, and the Big Tubes Area (though caves remain closed) and along Highway 117: Acoma-Zuni Trail, Lava Falls, and the Sandstone Bluffs Overlook.

Everglades National Park, Florida: Open areas include:

• Royal Palm, including the Anhinga Trail
• Research Road
• Long Pine Key picnic area and trails
• West Lake
• Guy Bradley Trail and Flamingo Day Use area
• Coastal Prairie Trail
• Canoe, kayak and skiff rentals at Flamingo

In addition, entry fees are waived, and the following spaces continue to be available:

• Main Park Road from the Homestead entrance to Flamingo
• External restrooms at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
• Flamingo Marina and boat launch ramps
• Flamingo Marina Store, restrooms, and gas pumps
• Flamingo Fish Cleaning Station and restroom
• East Everglades, accessible by 168th St. (9 a.m - 5 p.m.)
• Marine waters of Everglades National Park
• Beach campsites in wilderness

With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time:

• All visitor centers
• Shark Valley
• Gulf Coast
• Nike Missile Historic Site
• Long Pine Key and Flamingo campgrounds
• Concession tours and houseboat rentals
• Wilderness campsites (ground sites and chickees)

“We recognize that recreating outdoors on our public lands is important to our community,” said Superintendent Pedro Ramos. “Acknowledging that our visitors are following public health guidance, we are expanding recreational access just a little more, while keeping health and safety a priority.”

Commerical services (e.g., guided tours) resumed June 1, though on a reduced capacity basis. On June 1 the park will reopen the Shark Valley and Gulf Coast visitor areas. Backcountry wilderness camping will also resume, with the exception of North Nest Key.

Fire Island National Seashore, New York: All beaches and trails open.

Flight 93 National Memorial, Pennsylvania: Trails, Tower of Voices, Flight Path, Memorial Plaza, Wall of Names are open.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Colorado: On June 8 the park reopened access to the main entrance road and parking lot, picnic area, pet exercise area, limited bathroom facilities, and easy access to the main outdoor exhibit area and self-guided trails. In addition, the following spaces continue to be available: All 14 miles of the monument’s trails are open and can still be accessed at the Hornbek Homestead parking lot and Barksdale picnic area.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Kentucky/Tennessee: All park lands of Fort Donelson, during normal operating hours, park roads and trails for pedestrian use, river overlook and artillery batteries open. Visitor center, historic Dover Hotel and Carriage House closed.

Fort Frederica National Monument, Georgia: Trails, grounds, and dock opened May 23.

Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Wyoming. Grounds and trails open, visitor facilities closed. Grounds within the Historic District open during daylight hours, as are the Confluence Trail, “Old Bedlam,” visitor contact stations throughout park grounds, and some restrooms. The annual “Old-Fashioned” Fourth of July celebration will be curtailed; most traditional games, programs and performances will be on hold this year to meet health and safety guidance. The following activities will be held: 

• A 9:30 a.m. military flag-raising ceremony.
• A noon, 38-gun salute will be presented at the flagpole, including the firing of the park's 12-pound Mountain Howitzer.
• A 2 p.m. artillery demonstration at the artillery range north of the visitor center.
• The day will end with a "final bang" as park staff recreates an 1876 period retreat parade and cannon firing for the lowering of our national colors at 5:15 p.m.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Site, Maryland: On June 8 the park increased access to its grounds and parking lot for recreational visitors. The Star Fort, visitor center, and restrooms will remain closed. Fort McHenry will not conduct on-site public programs or provide visitor information and services. Park gates will open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. 

Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Pennsylvania: Trails, fort grounds and battlefield are open.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, South Carolina: On June 5 increased access to Fort Sumter with the resumption of ferry service to the fort with limited capacity and adjusted boat departure times, and the opening of Liberty Square Visitor Education Center with limited capacity. Ferry trips with limited capacity will depart to the fort from Liberty Square at 9:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 3 p.m., Patriots Point at 10:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico: Has reopened access to park trails.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Oregon/Washington: On June 9 the park reopened parking lots and the park road. The visitor center and adjacent playground, Pearson Air Museum, reconstructed Fort located in Vancouver, Washington, remain closed, as does the Barclay House at the McLoughlin House Unit located in Oregon City, Oregon (the McLoughlin House remains closed for rehabilitation).

Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Pennsylvania: Trails and grounds are open.

Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri: The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are offering the one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise. When it’s deemed appropriate, the Riverboats will resume other cruise experiences slowly and carefully. The Paddlewheel Café, located on the dock of the Riverboats, is open and offering tableside service with a limited menu of food and beverage items. Riverboats have enacted the following health and safety protocols:

• Requirement for visitors ages 9 and up to wear face coverings. Guests with pre-existing health conditions unable to wear a mask/face covering for medical reasons are exempt.
• Significantly reduced cruise capacity.
• Dining tables and other physical layouts arranged to ensure appropriate physical distancing of 6 feet between groups.
• Hand sanitizing stations located at key guest and employee entrances and contact areas.
• Signage throughout the dock and vessels with reminders of physical distancing guidelines. 
• Plexiglas barriers placed at point of sale areas.
• Hourly cleaning and sanitizing of public and employee spaces and communal areas, with an emphasis on ticket counters, door handles, public restrooms, handrails, seating areas and dining surfaces.
• On the Riverboats, increased frequency of air filter replacement and HVAC system cleaning; fresh air exchange will be maximized.

On June 17, the park opened access to 

• Gateway Arch Visitor Center
• Museum at the Gateway Arch
• The Arch Store
• Arch Café

Gateway National Recreation Area in the New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area, the following openings were planned for Memorial Day Weekend:

Great Kills Park 

• Bathroom facilities and limited port-a-johns will be available.
• The Multiple Use Path is accessible for recreational use, such as biking, walking, and running.
• The Boat Launch is available for use. Parking in the boat launch parking area is by permit only.
• Playground is temporarily closed.
• 2019 fishing permits will be honored in 2020 season.

Great Kills Park Beach

Great Kills Park Beach is currently closed to swimming and bathing. Lifeguards will not be on duty for Memorial Day weekend. The beach is accessible for passive recreational activities, such as walking and running.

• Beach Rules prohibit the following:
• • Alcohol;
  • Smoking;
  • Tents or shelters;
  • Barbecuing and open fires;
  • Group gatherings; Group picnics;
  • Sports;
  • Glass containers; and
  • Coolers that are more than 24 quarts in size per group.

Miller Field

• Miller Field Ranger Station is temporarily closed.
• Miller Field Group Picnic Area is temporarily closed.
• Special Use Permits for the Miller Field Picnic Area are not being issued until further notice.
• Bathroom facilities are currently unavailable.
• Sports fields and courts are temporarily closed and are not available for group play.
• Playground is temporarily closed.
• The Miller Field Community Garden is temporarily closed. Permits for the Miller Field Community Garden are not being issued until further notice.

Fort Wadsworth

The Overlook is available for relaxation and views of New York Harbor and Battery Weed. Fort Wadsworth is accessible for passive recreation, including biking and walking throughout the site.

• Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center is temporarily closed, and historic tours and programs are temporarily suspended.
• Campground is temporarily closed until further notice.
• Bathroom facilities are currently unavailable.
• Sports fields and courts are temporarily closed and are not available for group play.
• Playground is temporarily closed.

On June 13 the NRA reopened access to Floyd Bennett Field for recreational activities such as fishing, biking, hiking.  The Ryan Visitor Center, campground, archery and sports fields remain closed until further notice. Fishing permits are not being sold at this time, but 2019 fishing permits will be honored until further notice.

Lifeguards returned to the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway on June 13, with most beaches open to swimming.

George Washington Carver National Monument, Missouri: Carver Trail, open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., picnic area, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., public restrooms, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

George Washington Memorial Parkway, Virginia: On May 29 began providing access to parking areas and restrooms along the parkway. Parking areas and restrooms reopened by June 3. This includes parking areas at Theodore Roosevelt Island, Gravelly Point (no parking allowed on overflow grass area), Fort Hunt Park, Jones Point Park, Collingwood Picnic Area, Riverside Park, Belle Haven Park, adn Fort Marcy. Parking areas at Great Falls Park have already reopened.

Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania: Licensed battlefield guide operations, commercial operators, and special park uses have resumed. The Museum and Visitor Center will remain closed while operational plans are developed to ensure compliance with public health guidance and operational and engineered controls. 

Interpretive programs with park rangers will not be offered and the Eisenhower Home and Reception Center remain closed. There is no public parking available at Eisenhower NHS.

The David Wills House, observation towers, and the Pennsylvania Memorial observation level remain closed.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska: The Bartlett Cove Campground has opened.

Glacier National Park, Montana: Opened June 8 for day use with vehicles allowed no farther than Lake McDonald Lodge, while hikers and cyclists can head up the Going-to-the-Sun Road as far as conditions allow. Lake McDonald is open to boating, but visitors are urged to check the park's website before planning a day on the water. Camas Road opened June 15 and the North Fork will open as a day-use only area with the gate closing at 4:30 p.m. each day. The gate may close during the day when parking areas become full and will reopen periodically as conditions allow. 

On June 15, visitors to Glacier saw the Going-to-the-Sun Road open to Avalanche, and the campground became available for day-use parking. Only the restroom at the shuttle stop was to be available.

Village Inn Hotel and Lake McDonald Lodge were to open June 15 to overnight guests only. The Lodge lobby and restrooms was to be closed to day-use visitors. Food service will be take-out only, and orders could be placed on the lakeside exterior of the building. The bar and gift shop in the Lodge will be closed.

Lake McDonald Campstore opens and restrooms in the old post office were to open to the public on June 15. Lake McDonald is currently the only waters open to boating (non-motorized only.)

Backcountry permits, available on a first-come, first-served basis, will be available starting June 26. Starting June 26, permits can be purchased on the west side at Apgar Visitor Center from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tentatively starting by July 1, permits can be purchased on the east side at St. Mary Visitor Center from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. These are the only locations where backcountry permits can be purchased for the 2020 season

Remaining closed for now are:

• East entrances from the Blackfeet Reservation will remain closed. The park is consulting with the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council to establish reopening dates for entrances from the reservation. Sun Tours has suspended operations in Glacier National Park and Blackfeet Country for the month of June and the foreseeable future. 
• Visitor centers and ranger stations.
• Campgrounds, backcountry permits, additional stores, expanded tours, takeout food service, and visitor centers will remain closed. These services and/or facilities will open when safe and appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
• Hotels, full-service dining, commercial tour buses, and ranger programs will remain closed. These services and/or facilities will reopen when health conditions allow. 
• Visitor Transportation Service (shuttles) will not be offered this season due to social distancing requirements in according with Center for Disease guidance on transit.
  

Cedar Creek Lodge is now open. Glacier National Park Lodges will reopen on a rolling basis starting with Lake McDonald and Village Inn opening on June 15, Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins through Friday, June 19, and Many Glacier Hotel and Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins on Friday, June 26.  For updated information, check www.glaciernationalparklodges.comand on xanterra.com.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah/Arizona: All boats will be allowed to launch at the Lake Powell main launch ramps at Bullfrog, Wahweap. Halls Crossing and Stateline.  Public restrooms on those launch ramps are also open. On May 28 the Lone Rock Beach Primitive Campground reopened at 10 a.m. for day use and overnight camping. For more detailed listing of what's open, see this page.

Golden Spike National Historic Site, Utah: Resumed summertime locomotive demonstrations on Friday, June 5, with an adjusted schedule:

• June 5, 6, 7 (Union Pacific 119 only)
• June 12, 13, 14 (Union Pacific 119 only)
• June 19, 20, 21
• June 26, 27, 28

The locomotives will make demonstration runs starting at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. on those days. In addition, entry fees are waived, and the following spaces and facilities remain open and accessible:

• The Big Fill Trail
• East Auto Tour
• Last Spike Site
• Visitor center restrooms

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: The South Rim's south entrance is open 24/7, with some commercial services available. The following areas will be open:

• Tuweep will be open for day use access.
• Day hiking on inner canyon trails and existing backcountry permits for hikers camping overnight will be honored. No new overnight camping permits for the inner canyon will be issued.

• Mather Campground open for existing reservations only.
• Shuttle buses are not operating, and visitor centers and the museum are closed. The North Rim is closed due to the Mangum Fire. The East Entrance to the park at Desert View and the Desert View Watchtower area are closed because of COVID-19 concerns. You must use the South Entrance near the town of Tusayan to enter and exit the park.
• The Canyon Rim Trail and the GreenwayTrail system are open to the public outside of the village residential area.
• Hermit Road is closed to cars. Access is by foot or bicycle only.

Beginning June 14, the park initiated a phased reopening of Colorado River commercial, noncommercial and administrative trips until further notice.

The park lodges operated by Xanterra are opening on a rolling basis; it started on June 5 with the opening of Maswik Lodge, followed by June 10 opening of El Tovar and Kachina, and the June 15 opening of Bright Angel Lodge and Thunderbird Lodge. Yavapai Lodge, operated by Delaware North, opened Friday, June 12.

The Grand Canyon Railway and the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel will open and the train will run on June 15.  Visit www.xanterra.com for updated and current information on both the hotel and the train (www.thetrain.com).

Grand Portage National Monument, Minnesota: On June 15 access returned to:

• Mount Rose Trail
• Grand Portage Trail

Beginning June 22, limited access will return to:

• Historic buildings

With public health in mind, the following facility remains closed:

• Heritage Center

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: Many park facilities have reopened. The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and the Colter Bay Visitor Center are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, as is the Jenny Lake Ranger Station. Backcountry permits are available at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, Colter Bay Visitor Center, and Jenny Lake Ranger Station.

However, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center, Flagg Ranch Information Station, and Jenny Lake Visitor Center are not expected to open this summer.

Access also is available to:

• Primary road access (Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road and North Park Road)
• Public restrooms in some areas
• Day-use hiking on seasonally-accessible trails
• Riverbank and lakeshore fishing
• Multi-use pathway system (where free from snow)
• Several viewpoints continue to be accessible along US Highway 89/26/191

All concessioner-operated campgrounds within Grand Teton and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway are currently open. Signal Mountain Lodge, Colter Bay and Headwaters Lodge at Flagg Ranch have limited lodging and take-out food service. In addition, general merchandise will be available through park concessioners at Signal Mountain, Jenny Lake, Colter Bay and Headwaters Lodge at Flagg Ranch. Canoe and kayak rentals are available to the public at Colter Bay and Signal Mountain marinas, with rentals at Jenny Lake anticipated towards the end of June.   

Grand Teton facilities that would remain closed included:

• Park visitor centers
• Overnight lodging
• Food service
• Boating/floating on river and lakes
• Marinas
• Backcountry permits
• Special-use permits
• Campgrounds

The park is implementing a number of preventive measures to reduce the spread of infectious disease, including prioritizing the hiring of seasonal custodial workers and increased contracted services for cleaning and disinfecting high use areas, and the use of plexiglass panels in locations of high visitor/public interaction such as entrance stations, visitor centers, and permit desks, and providing visitor guidance.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado: Staff reopened the park on June 3. Public access has returned to the main park road, the dunes parking area and dunefield, the Medano Pass Primitive Road (if road conditions allow), and established campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, the Mosca Pass, Montville Nature, Sand Sheet Loop, Wellington Ditch, Dunes Overlook, Sand Ramp, Medano Lake, and Music Pass trails have reopened, along with all picnic areas at Mosca Creek, Sand Pit, and Castle Creek.

Starting June 17, the park will implement Phase 2 and re-open access to:

• Pinon Flats Campground Loop 1 and Loop 2, including restroom facilities
• Overnight backcountry access, including the dune field and sites along the Sand Ramp Trail

Great Basin National Park, Nevada: Entrance road to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, Scenic Drive, Baker Creek road and trailhead, Snake Creek road and trailhead, Strawberry Creek road and trailhead, are all open, and restrooms at Lehman Caves Visitor Center and Great Basin Visitor Center are on a rotating schedule (only restrooms open within the park). Hiking trails at Great Basin are technically open, though many trails are still covered in deep snow at higher elevations. Park concessions facilities are open from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) The park grounds are open for day use only. Day use is defined as the time from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina: The 159-site Cades Cove and 142-site Smokemont campgrounds, along with the Anthony Creek Horse Camp, are open. So, too, are the Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, Cades Cove, and Clingmans Dome visitor centers, Great Smoky Mountains Association bookstores, Backcountry Information Office at Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cable Mill and Mingus Mill, Abrams Creek Road, Cataloochee Road (to Palmer Chapel only due to road washout), Forge Creek Road and Rich Mountain Road. The Elkmont Campground was to reopen June 15.

Clingmans Dome Road is open. Access has returned to:

• Anthony Creek Horse Camp is open
• Cades Cove Loop Road, opening daily at 8 a.m.
• Cades Cove Campground
• Cherokee Orchard Road
• Clingmans Dome Road
• Deep Creek Road
• Elkmont Campground opens June 15
• Foothills Parkway
• Gatlinburg Bypass
• Greenbrier Road to Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
• Lakeview Drive
• Laurel Creek Road
• Newfound Gap Road
• Smokemont Campground is open
• Tom Branch Road
• Tow String Road
• Wear Cove Road

The following roads remain closed for motorists but are open for pedestrians and cyclists: Abrams Creek Road, Balsam Mountain Road, Cataloochee Road, Elkmont Road, Forge Creek Road, Heintooga Round Bottom Road, Highway 284, Little Greenbrier Road, Rich Mountain Road, Straight Fork Road, and Twentymile Road.

Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi: Most of the seashore has reopened.

Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii: The following areas in the park are accessible to the public daily from  9 a.m.-5 p.m.: 

• The Summit District  of Haleakalā National Park,  from the park entrance to the summit at 10,023 ft. elevation. Park entrance fees continue to be temporarily waived.
• Headquarters Visitor Center public restrooms at 7,000 feet (the visitor center building remains closed)
• Haleakalā Visitor Center public restrooms at 9,740 feet (the visitor center building remains closed)
• Hosmer Grove Trail
• Supply Trail from Hosmer Grove to Halemauˈu Trail junction (Halemauˈu trail remains closed)
• Leleiwi Overlook Trail
• Pā Kaˈoao (White Hill) Trail

The park also has reopened the Summit District for sunrise viewing through the sunrise reservation system on Recreation.gov. On Saturday, June 20, the park will resume collecting entrance fees.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has reopened access to:  

• Mauna Loa Road to Kipukapuaulu for vehicles, bicyclists and hikers, including Tree Molds. The picnic area remains closed. 
• Mauna Loa Road past Kipukapuaulu is open for hikers and bicyclists to Mauna Loa Overlook at 6,662 feet, but is closed to vehicles. 
• Footprints Trail from Hwy. 11 to the Ka‘u Desert Trail and Mauna Iki Trail junction, including the Footprints shelter (1.9 miles one way). 
• Escape Road, for bicycling, horseback riding and hiking to the Mauna Ulu junction.
• Crater Rim Drive to Kilauea Military Camp, and to Devastation Trail parking lot
• Kīlauea summit area trails, including Byron Ledge Trail (newly repaired following the 2018 eruption and summit collapse), Devastation, and Halema‘uma‘u trails
• Kīlauea Iki Overlook and trail (one-way counterclockwise loop only)
• Chain of Craters Road to Mauna Ulu parking lot
• Pu‘uhuluhulu and trails near Mauna Ulu, including Nāpau and Nāulu trails (day use only)
• Ka‘ū Desert and Mauna Iki trails (day use only)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa: On June 14 the site reopened access to:

• Birthplace Cottage
• Schoolhouse
• Friends Meetinghouse
• Blacksmith Shop

The park's picnic grounds and tallgrass prairie continue to be open to the public.

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Alabama: On May 29 reopened the tour road, trails, and boat launch. These areas will be open during regular business hours. The park gate closes at 5 p.m. and therefore road and trails should be clear in time for closing. The boat launch closes at sunset.

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas: Trails, roads, and thermal and cold-water fountains, concession services operating in bathhouses and the Mountain Tower, are open for limited services according to state and CDC guidelines. On May 29 reopened the Gulpha Gorge Campground, but the restrooms will be closed on a rotating basis to allow for proper cleaning. Also open are the park's trails, roads, and thermal and cold-water fountains, visitor services on the front porch of the Fordyce Bathhouse, restrooms at the top of Hot Springs Mountain, and the Gulpha Gorge day use. Concession services operating in bathhouses and the Mountain Tower are open for limited services according to state and CDC guidelines.

Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana: Most beaches open, Lakeview Beach and Picnic Area closed. Dunewood Campground is open.

Isle Royale National Park, Michigan: Park waters are open to boaters, but land access remains closed. Boaters, however, need to get an anchoring permit in advance from the Houghton, Mich., visitor center by calling 906-482-0984 or emailing [email protected]. Entrance fees must be paid in advance at www.pay.gov. Details on further opening of the park, tentatively scheduled for late June, will be announced later this month.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana: Access returned June 12 to Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery (8606 West St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette), where vehicle access will be permitted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The site’s visitor center and restrooms will remain closed and no ranger programs will be offered.

Jewell Cave National Monument, South Dakota: The cave isn't expected to be open before late June. For now, visitors can hike the quarter-mile Roof Trail and the 3.5-mile Canyons Trail, and the picnic areas are open and available for public use. There are no entrance fees to access these recreational resources; the monument is a day-use area only, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. With public health in mind, the visitor center and facility restrooms will remain closed through late June. At present, the monument plans to open the Jewel Cave Historic Area for picnicking and hiking access during the week of June 15, followed by the visitor center the week of June 22.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon: Access has returned to Clarno Unit: Trail of Fossils, Clarno Arch trail, Geologic Time trail, and all picnic areas; Painted Hills Unit: Painted Hills Overlook trail, Carrol Rim trail, Painted Clove trail, Leaf Hill trail, Red Scar Knoll trail, and all picnic area; Sheep Rock Unit: Island in Time trail, Blue Basin Overlook trail, Flood of Fire trail, Story in Stone trail, Cant Ranch trails, Mascall Overlook and all picnic areas.

With public health in mind, the following facilities remain temporarily closed:

• Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center
• Painted Hills Contact station

Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Pennsylvania: Trails, North and South Abutment, picnic area

Joshua Tree National Park, California: Park entrances, roads, parking lots, trails, family campsites and backcountry camping, and some bathroom facilities reopened May 18 for visitors. Park visitor centers and group campsites remained closed.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Georgia: Access returned May 11 to all park trails, the overflow parking lot, visitor center parking lot, Burnt Hickory road parking lot, Gilbert road parking area, Cheatham Hill drive, and Cheatham Hill road parking.

Kings Mountain National Military Park, South Carolina: On June 15 reopened the restrooms near the visitor center.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada: Boulder Entrance Station, Lake Mead Parkway Entrance Station, Lake Mead Boulevard Entrance Station, Northshore Entrance Station, Cottonwood Cove Entrance Station. Annual passes required for the following locations in Arizona: Willow Beach, Temple Bar, Katherine Landing. Parking lots, launch ramps, overlooks, beaches and picnic areas will reopen. Boats that are slipped at the marinas may leave their slips to recreate. Those within the trailer village or on live-aboard vessels may stay the night.

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Texas: Staff on May 18 allowed overnight camping at all primitive and developed campgrounds, and were reminded to practice social distancing. Hunting, fishing, boating, and equestrian travel all were being permitted at the NRA. Fishing from docks reopened June 1.

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Washington: Boat launches are open as water levels allow; docks at Kettle Falls, Seven Bays, and Spring Canyon boat launches reopened May 5. The NRA begn accepting boat launch fee payments by credit cards on Monday, June 1. Also being allowed are commercial guide services with two or fewer people from the same household, marina slip rentals are open when the water rises high enough to support the operations, and marina houseboat and watercraft rentals to individuals of the same household.

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California: Increased access May 29 with the opening of the 30-mile park highway, Butte Lake road, Warner Valley road, and all hiking trails (except Bumpass Hell). Backcountry camping and stock use also resumed on May 29 and requires a free permit.

Manzanita Lake and Southwest Walk-in Campgrounds reopened June 1. All other campgrounds will open on their original scheduled dates, which can be viewed at go.nps.gov/lavo/camp.

On June 19, the park reopened visitor centers, the Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins, and Drakesbad Guest Ranch.

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Arkansas: Beginning June 15, the park opened access to: 

• National Historic Site Visitor Center. Free admission, open daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CDT with limited services. No more than 10 visitors will be allowed inside visitor center at any time.
• Visitors may have to wait to access and may be restricted to 30 minutes in the visitor center on higher visitation days.
• Exhibits open, but the park film will be shown only upon request.

On June 22, the park will resume daily streetscape tours of no more than 10 visitors. A streetscape tour is a walking interpretive program from the visitor center to Little Rock Central High School that will share the story of the Little Rock Nine, desegregation, education and civil rights without access into Little Rock Central High School. Streetscape tours are given at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. CDT, are by confirmed reservation only, and must be reserved at a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky: Self-guided cave tours resumed on, June 1, and the park campgrounds reopened on June 11. 

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado: Reopened with restrictions on May 24. Access was available to the Mesa Top Loop Drive, Far View sites, Cliff Palace driving loop, park hiking trails, restrooms and the Chapin picnic area. The park’s concessions facilities opened, including Morefield Campground, Far View Lodge, Far View Terrace, and Spruce Tree Terrace.

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, South Dakota: In early June was to restore access to ranger-led tours of the Delta-01 Launch Control Facility, with modifications, the Delta-09 missile silo will be open daily, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mountain Time.

Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona: On June 5 reopened outside trails and picnic areas.

Morristown National Historical Park, New Jersey: On May 20 reopened from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily the Jockey Hollow Area parking lots at the park visitor center, Wick House, and Soldier Huts, and New Jersey Brigade/Cross Estate Area parking lot. Also, the Jockey Hollow Tour Road, soldier huts, all 27 miles of hiking trails, and equestrian trail use would resume, too.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington: Access to Paradise and Longmire have returned, weather allowing. On the park’s West Side:

• The road from the park’s southwestern (Nisqually) Entrance near Ashford to Longmire and Paradise is open.
• All trailheads along the entrance road that are normally accessible this time of year are open.
• The Cougar Rock Picnic Area is open.
• The National Park Inn’s General Store in Longmire is open, for gifts and grab-and-go food service only (no lodging or dining access).
• The road at the park’s northwestern (Carbon River) entrance was damaged by winter storms. Visitors can park along the road outside the entrance and walk in. Use caution when passing road damage.
• Westside Road is available for hiking and bicycling.
• Stevens Canyon Road was damaged over the winter. Traffic safety mitigations are being installed for eventual public access. As a result:
• The road is open on its west end from Paradise to the Snow Lake trailhead parking area.
• The road is open on its east end from Highway 123 to the Grove of the Patriarchs Trailhead and restrooms.

On the park’s East Side:

• Highways 123/410 across Cayuse Pass are open, as well as all trailheads along that route.
• The White River Road is open as far as the White River Campground, with the campground open for trailhead access and day use only.
• The Ohanapecosh Campground area is open for trailhead access and day use only.
• All park trails are open. (See the park’s website for trail conditions, as high elevation trails are still snow-covered.) Park with care in designated roadside parking areas.
• Overnight, backcountry (non-campground) camping is available and requires a permit. Permits must be obtained online, at least 48 hours in advance. To plan a backcountry trip or to get a backcountry permit online, please visit the wilderness camping and hiking page.
• Sunrise does not typically open until July, and is anticipated to open on schedule.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota: Visitor center and educational and interpretive programs suspended, grounds open 5 a.m.-11 a.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi: Access has reopened to parking on the road shoulder, from mile marker 104 through 115 and the Ross Barnett Reservoir Overlook and parking lot. All other outdoor spaces, including all roadways, trails, pullouts, and roadside exhibits along the parkway remain accessible to the public.

New River Gorge National River, West Virginia. All hiking trails and river access open.

Ninety Six National Historic Site, South Carolina: On June 15 the historic site opened the Star Fort Pond area including parking, boat launch, fishing pier, and shore fishing. Fishing is allowed 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, now through November 1. Also open are the restrooms near visitor center.

North Cascades National Park Complex, Washington: On May 29 access returned to Diablo Overlook, Ross Lake Overlook, and Gorge Creek Falls Overlook; trails open for day use only. (Note: Many trails have not yet been assessed or cleared; Downed trees, washouts, and other hazards may be encountered); the Hozomeen (U.S. side) for non-vehicle, day use only. The international border gate will remain closed; all boat ramps and associated water on Diablo Lake, Gorge Lake, and the Skagit River, Stehekin marina and public docks for day use only. The Cascade River Road remains seasonally closed. It will reopen after snow is removed and winter road damage has been repaired. June 12, access returned to:

• Campgrounds
• Wilderness Information Center (backcountry permits/info)
• Backcountry campsites/overnight stays (NOTE: Many trails have not yet been assessed or cleared; downed trees, washouts, and other hazards may be encountered; access to Sourdough Mtn. Trail and Diablo/Ross dams may be restricted through Seattle City Light managed areas)
• Hozomeen--accessible only from the United States side by hiking or boating via State Route 20/Ross Lake; the international border gate will remain closed until further notice
• Stehekin marina and public docks (all boat ramps reopened during previous phase)

Obed National Wild and Scenic River, Tennessee: The Rock Creek Campground has reopened. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov. With public health in mind, the visitor center remains closed.

Outer Banks of North Carolina: Beginning May 22 the following services became available:

• Restrooms at the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center, Wright Brothers pavilion, Cape Hatteras beach and sound-side parking areas and visitor centers (visitor centers will not be open).
• Camping, with limited capacity will be available at Cape Hatteras campgrounds; however, campsite reservations and payments will only be available online. Staff will not be available to take payment at the campground and site availability will be limited - campers must use www.recreation.gov for making campground reservations and payments. Cape Point Campground is closed until June 8 due to flooding.
• Trash services in some locations - everyone is encouraged to "pack it in, pack it out" as trash service will remain limited.

Beginning May 23, the following services became available:

• Lifeguard services at Coquina Beach, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Beach, Frisco Beach, and Ocracoke Beach.

With public health in mind, the following facilities and activities remain closed:

• Fort Raleigh, Wright Brothers and Cape Hatteras Visitor Centers and bookstores.
• The Lost Colony at Fort Raleigh
• The Avon Pier
• Bodie Island lighthouse climbing
• Cape Hatteras lighthouse climbing
• In-person off-road vehicle permit sales offices; permits are available 24/7 at www.recreation.gov. Permits should be printed and placed in vehicle. Ramp status updates can be found at http://go.nps.gov/beachaccess.
• In-person interpretive programs
• Ocracoke Island boat slips

"We are pleased to be part of the community's thoughtful efforts to welcome visitors back to the Outer Banks and incrementally provide services and experiences," said National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac.

Olympic National Park, Washington: The Lake Crescent area is open for day use recreation. This includes the Barnes Point area with access to the Marymere Falls and Moments in Time trailheads and the Storm King and Fairholme boat launches. Bovee’s Meadow, La Poel and East Beach picnic areas are also accessible. Note: The Spruce Railroad Trail is currently under construction and closed to all use for public safety until the project is complete in fall 2020. Lake Crescent Lodge is now open and updates are available on their website. All dining at the lodge will be open to lodging guests, but offering takeout services only. Sol Duc Road is open to vehicles for day use recreation. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is now open for lodging and updates are available on their website. The Sol Duc RV Park & Campground remain closed at this time. All dining will be open to lodging guests, but offering takeout services only. At this time, access to the Mineral Hot Springs & Pool will be limited to Sol Duc Resort guests only. Day passes will not be available for guests outside of Sol Duc Resort. 

The Heart O’ the Forest trail in the Heart O’ the Hills area is accessible for day use with parking available at the amphitheater. The Staircase area is open for day use recreation. The North Shore Road and July Creek Picnic Area in Quinault are open for day use recreation. (Graves Creek and North Fork roads remain closed to motor vehicles). Toilets are available at July Creek and at the Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road. The Ranger Station remains closed.

Kalaloch Lodge, which features a Pacific Ocean-front lodge and cabins, reopened June 12.  

Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri: Beginning May 9, park concession operations and outfitters were authorized to open for business at their discretion, as they are able to meet CDC guidelines. Some float concessions may opt to remain closed as they adapt their business practices to implement CDC guidelines to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Camping on gravel bars while engaging in multi-day floats and dispersed camping along the Ozark Trail while engaging in multi-day hikes will be allowed. The spring branch hiking trails at Big Spring and Alley Spring will reopen, as well as the staircase into Devils Well. All campgrounds and designated campsites will remain closed but are expected to reopen on May 22, with the exception of group campsites. All picnic pavilions and group campsites will remain closed but are expected to reopen on June 5.

Padre Island National Seashore, Texas: Overnight beach camping on North Beach and South Beach, Yarborough Pass 4WD road, overnight boat trailer parking at Bird Island Boat Ramp.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Texas: Access has returned to:

• Battlefield trails
• Park roads
• Parking areas
• Picnic areas

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan: Several campgrounds opened for camping June 12. Reservations are required for all camping and are made through www.recreation.gov. All campgrounds in the park were to be open by June 20.   

Pinnacles National Park, California: On May 30 the west entrance of the park located near Soledad, California, reopened to vehicular traffic. Once all the available parking spaces in the park are full, vehicles will not allowed into the park. Traffic will not be allowed to form a line to wait for available parking spaces. Due to increased wildland fire danger, parking along the roadside outside the park boundary is highly discouraged. The West Entrance will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and outside of these times the gates will remain shut. The east entrance located in Paicines, California, remains accessible via by bicycle or foot traffic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Vehicle parking is not permitted inside the park. Limited, private parking may be available outside the park. The campground (accessible through the east entrance) remains open to campers with existing reservations, which can be made online at Recreation.gov before arrival.

The parking lot on the east side of the park is open to vehicles. Once the parking area fills, vehicles will be not be allowed to form a line to wait for available spaces. Visitors are encouraged to arrive before 11 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m. if they wish to park inside the park. Due to increased wildland fire danger, parking along the roadside outside the park boundary is highly discouraged. The park road past the campground remains closed to vehicular traffic. Visitors may bike and/or hike from the campground further into the park. Bicycles are not permitted on park trails. Bike racks are located near all trailheads for the convenience of park visitors. The park is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Day-use visitors are expected to enter and depart the park between these times.

Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona: Visitors have access to the parking lot and restroom, as well as to the 40-acre monument grounds and hiking trail. The interior of the visitor center and museum, the Zion Forever bookstore, and the interior of Winsor Castle remain closed.

Pipestone National Monument, Minnesota: Public access to outdoor spaces, including the Circle Trail, quarries (permitted quarriers only), Three Maidens, and picnic area.

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, Arkansas: Beginning June 8, the visitor center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; capacity will be limited to ten visitors every 30 minutes. Visitors are encouraging to wear face masks and adhere to social distancing at least 6' apart. Restrooms will be open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, Hawaii: Access returned June 1 to the covered, open air portions of the park visitor center from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; parking lot is open with 10 regular stalls and 2 handicap parking spaces; capacity limit has been established allowing 10 visitors entering the covered /open air portion of the visitor center at a time.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado: The park reopened May 27, with staff monitoring visitors' behavior to determine which areas remain open and how many people will be allowed in the park. On June 4 the park will implement a reservation system. Reservations went on sale through www.recreation.gov at 8 a.m. Mountain Time on May 28. The first reservation window will run from June 4 through July 31. The next release will be on July 1, for the month of August and any remaining days that have not been booked for July. On August 1, reservations will be available for the month of September and any remaining days that have not been booked for August. On September 1, reservations will be available for the month of October and any remaining days in September that have not been booked. You can find an FAQ page here.

The park’s three reservation campgrounds -- Moraine Park, Glacier Basin and Aspenglen campgrounds -- were originally scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend. Park staff have contacted those campers to cancel those reservations. Only Moraine Park and Glacier Basin campgrounds will partially open on June 4, with approximately half of the campsites available for reservations. Aspenglen, Timber Creek and Longs Peak campgrounds will remain closed.

Trail Ridge Road opened across the roof of the park June 4. Weather conditions could temporarily close it.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, New York: Park grounds, walking paths, and trails reopened June 13.

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, Colorado: Ranger talks have resumed at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monument Hill.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, California: The parks have increased recreational access to include roads, trails, restrooms, and picnic areas. Also open for visitors will be entrance stations for distribution of the park newspaper and map, roads and parking lots throughout both parks, trails in developed areas and designated wilderness (if a trail is congested, please consider visiting another location with less people), overnight wilderness access with reservations only (no walk-up permits will be available this summer), restrooms and picnic areas. Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park was scheduled to open June 19.

Campgrounds were not expected to reopen before July 4. Once they reopen, you'll need a reservation; no walk-ups allowed.

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia: The park is open 24 hours/day. The backcountry, including shelters and huts, are open for overnight camping. Backcountry campers should be self-reliant and review camping regulations online or at kiosks to self-register their backcountry permits. Kiosks are located at: Entrance Stations, Loft Mountain Wayside, North and South entry points of the Appalachian Trail, and the Old Rag Trailhead parking area. Backcountry cabins will be available for weekend rental by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club at patc.net.

• Campgrounds opened at 12 p.m. June 11 at a limited capacity to meet the Forward Virginia guidelines of a 20-foot separation between campsites to encourage distancing. There is a limited first come-first served sites at this time. No new reservations can be made but we will honor reservations previously made.
• Old Rag and Whiteoak Canyon/Cedar Run circuit trails are open from both Skyline Drive and the boundary. Entrance fees will be collected at the boundary trailheads, unless you have a current pass, and parking will be limited to available parking spots in designated parking areas only. Vehicles parked along the roadside will be ticketed and towed.
• Boundary trailheads are open. Vehicles parked illegally will be ticketed and towed.
• Picnic Grounds are open. Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds (mile 4.7) is currently closed and will reopen when construction activities are completed.

Park staff at Shenandoah has reopened:

• The Park Store at Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51). It will operate Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. A limited number of patrons will be allowed at one time and masks will be required.

Concession-operated services by Delaware North will open as follows, masks will be required:

• June 11, 2020: Elkwallow Wayside (mile 24), Skyland Lodge (mile 41.7 or 42.5), Big Meadows Showers and Woodyard (mile 51), Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore (mile 57.2), Loft Mountain Campstore (mile 79.5)
• June 25, 2020: Big Meadows Lodge
• June 26, 2020: Loft Mountain Wayside

The Skyland lodge and the Lewis Mountain Cabins at Shenandoah National Park reopened Thursday (June 11), and Big Meadows Lodge reopens June 25. Accommodations are conveniently located along Virginia's scenic attraction, Skyline Drive. www.goshenandoah.com 

Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee/Mississippi: Opened May 12 on a limited basis, with the public free to roam all roads, trails, Shiloh National Cemetery, Shiloh Indian Mounds, Corinth Contraband Camp, and Battery Robinett. The Shiloh Visitor Center, Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, bookstores, restrooms, visitor center parking area, Shiloh picnic area remained closed. On May 29 the park expanded access the visitor center parking area, restroom in the parking area, and picnic area and restroom. 

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan: All park hiking trails and trailheads, picnic areas, parking areas, boat launches, the Dune Climb, and vault toilets are open.

Stones River National Battlefield, Tennessee: Trails connecting to the Stones River Greenway, and the visitor center parking lot. Access to the visitor center parking lot was to be through the Old Nashville Highway entrance from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking will be limited to 31 paved spaces and strictly enforced. Beginning Friday, motor vehicle access will be restored to all park sites. All gated areas, except the visitor center parking, lot will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The visitor center parking lot will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking in all areas is limited to paved lots and will be strictly enforced.

Tallgrass Prairie  National Preserve, Kansas. 40 miles of trails are open, visitor facilities closed.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota: All trails and trailheads within park boundaries, all roads in the North and South Unit (except South Unit road failure road), limited restroom facilities, picnic areas, backcountry camping and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit were all open. 

Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Utah: Beginning May 29 the Timpanogos Cave trail, popular for scenic views and fitness walking, reopened. All park restrooms will be open and rangers will be available for safety and visitor assistance. 

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in Florida: Visitors were allowed to access trails and boat ramps, including trails at Theodore Roosevelt Area, Spanish Pond and Cedar Point. Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation remain closed at this time.

Tonto National Monument, Arizona: On June 5-8 and June 12-15 the monument reopened access along the entrance road and provide viewing areas from the visitor center parking lot. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can view the Lower Cliff Dwelling, Roosevelt Lake, and learn about the monument from numerous waysides from the parking area. The Upper Cliff Dwelling Scenic Overlook off Highway 188 remains open to the public. Park staff will be available to answer questions outside of the Visitor Center and to provide park brochures, junior ranger books, and other area information upon request.

On June 19 the park closed until further notice due to the nearby Bush Fire.

Tuzigoot National Monument, Arizona: On June 5 reopened outside trails and picnic areas.

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Missouri: On June 1 reopened park grounds and walking path around historic buildings. On June 18, staff reopened access to: 

• Visitor center and bookstore
• Park museum
• Theater (limited access)
• Historic house (by timed tours and limited group size)
• Outbuildings (limited access)

Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands: The park has reopened: 

• Restrooms, and showers at Trunk Bay Beach.
• Restrooms and changing stalls at Hawksnest Beach.
• Restrooms or Porta-Johns at these locations: Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, Francis Bay,, Salt Pond Bay, Lameshur and Annaberg.
• In addition, the amenity fee at Trunk Bay will continue to be waived for now. However, the amenity fee collection may resume as the park increases access in the coming weeks. The following spaces continue to be available:
• All park trails and beaches are open.
• Park and monument waters remain open, and mooring fees are being collected.
• Garbage collection will resume; still, Pack it in, Pack it out is encouraged!

Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota: On May 18 reopened overnight tent camping and houseboat mooring sites. Reopening May 30 are Kettle Falls Rental Villas to overnight guests, recreational equipment rental in the Kettle Falls area, Trading Post sales outlet, and Ferry service to the Kettle Falls area by the concessionaire. Since June 1, Kettle Falls Hotel has offered take-out food service with limited menu options, and barroom service will follow Minneosta state guidelines. Hours of operation will be limited, call Kettle Falls Hotel for details (218) 240-1724 or (218) 240-1726. Portage service and marina fuel service continues to be available in the Kettle Falls area.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Missouri: Tour road, battlefield, trails open.

Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota: Visitor center closed, Loops A and B of Elk Mountain Campground opened June 15, roads and trails open. Elevators remain out of commission, so no cave tours.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska: Has opened the following trails within the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark: Use of the Erie Mine Trail, the Root Glacier Trail, the Bonanza Mine Trail, and the Jumbo Mine Trail within the national historic landmark. On June 15 the park opened the Kendesnii campground on the Nabesna Road and camping within the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming: All entrances reopened June 1. The entire Grand Loop Road is accessible for day use, excluding the segment between Canyon and Tower, which is closed for road construction. Visitors can access Phase 1 services/facilities (including restrooms, self-service gas stations, trails/boardwalks, limited stores, entrance stations, medical clinics, approved tours) and a few services/facilities as outlined in Phase 2 (including takeout food service, boating, and fishing). The park will remain day-use only.The park has developed a range of mitigation actions that include: providing protective barriers where needed, encouraging the use of masks or facial coverings in high-density areas, metering visitor access in certain locations, increasing cleaning frequency of facilities, adding signage on boardwalks and other public spaces, and messaging to visitors through a variety of methods.

Xanterra operations in Yellowstone, including lodges, campgrounds, dining, and tours, began a phased re-opening on a limited basis starting June 8. For updates on the opening of Xanterra operations in Yellowstone, visit https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/health-and-safety/. For reservations, visit https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/.

Yosemite National Park, California: The park reopened June 11, but only a limited number of visitors will be let in as the staff works to slowly ramp operations back up while trying to avoid spreading Covid-19 among visitors and staff. Initially, 1,700 vehicles will be allowed into the park on a daily basis.

"It's going to be a different kind of summer, and we will continue to work hand in hand with our gateway communities to protect community health and restore access to Yosemite National Park," said Cicely Muldoon, the park's acting superintendent.

Under the temporary day use reservation system, 1,700 vehicle passes will be issued daily. Passes are to be validated at the park entrance gate on the reservation date and can be used for seven days of entry. These day use vehicle reservations went on sale through recreation.gov beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9.

Visitors with a camping or concession-operated lodging reservation, wilderness or Half Dome permit, vacation rental inside the park, and visitors entering via the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System or with a tour from one of the local businesses that have commercial use authorizations will not require a day use reservation for park entry and will also have access to the park beginning on June 11, a park release said.

In this initial phase, the park’s target is to allow approximately 50 percent of the average June vehicle entry rate (which equates to 3,600 vehicle entries each day). The park will monitor conditions daily and make adjustments as needed to maintain safe conditions for visitors.

Beginning June 11, overnight camping became available in Yosemite Valley, as well as lodging provided by Yosemite Hospitality. Retail and food and beverage services will be available, and the park’s visitor center services will be moved outdoors to provide information and education programs. Some facilities and services that have been offered in the past will not be possible this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Shuttle buses, High Sierra Camps, and Housekeeping Camp will not open this year. 

Zion National Park, Utah: Zion Canyon reopened Wednesday, May 13, but without shuttles. Once private vehicles take up all parking spots, the canyon will be closed to traffic until vehicles leave. Zion Lodge opened May 21 with limited services, Watchman Campground open via reservations at recreation.gov, visitor center closed, climbing, canyoneering, and overnight backpacking are prohibited at this time, and the Angels Landing chain section is closed. The Kolob Canyons area of the park also remains closed.

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