Where does OpenParks get its information?

Everything on OpenParks comes from the National Park Service Data API (developer.nps.gov), the official open-data service of the National Park Service. OpenParks is an independent site and is not run or endorsed by the National Park Service.

How current are the park alerts and closures?

The alerts shown here come from an NPS data snapshot taken Oct 27, 2026. Park conditions can change within hours, so check the park's page on nps.gov or call the park before you go.

How many National Park Service sites are listed?

OpenParks lists 475 sites from the NPS data, including 63 with a National Park designation. They range from national monuments and historic sites to seashores, trails and recreation areas.

Which parks are free to enter?

In the NPS fee data, 365 of 475 sites are marked as having no entrance fee, and 124 sites accept the interagency America the Beautiful pass. Each park page on OpenParks shows that park's fees and passes.

Can I reserve a campsite on OpenParks?

No. OpenParks only shows campground details from the NPS data. Where the NPS lists a reservation link, such as Recreation.gov, the campground list links to it so you can book there.

National Park Service open data

National park alerts, fees and campgrounds

Look up any of 475 National Park Service sites to see its current alerts and closures, entrance fees and passes, hours, contacts, visitor centers and campgrounds. Data comes from the official NPS Data API; this snapshot was taken Oct 27, 2026 and lists 621 active alerts, including 163 closures.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 9:50 PM EDT · NPS Data API

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Active alerts

621

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Park closures

163

Plus 13 danger and 132 caution notices

Campgrounds

665

Browse campgrounds

Parks with the most closures and alerts right now

Ranked by the number of closure and danger notices, then by total alerts, in the Oct 27, 2026 NPS snapshot.

Park	Designation	State	Active alerts	Closures	Campgrounds	Entrance fee
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	IN	9	6	3	Fee
Rock Creek Park	Park	DC	6	6	0	Free
Mount Rainier National Park	National Park	WA	8	2	3	Fee
North Cascades National Park	National Park	WA	7	3	10	Free
Cuyahoga Valley National Park	National Park	OH	6	3	0	Free
Hampton National Historic Site	National Historic Site	MD	6	3	0	Free
Dry Tortugas National Park	National Park	FL	5	3	1	Fee
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	NY, NJ	5	3	2	Free
George Washington Memorial Parkway	Memorial Parkway	DC, MD, VA	5	3	0	Free
Grand Canyon National Park	National Park	AZ	5	1	3	Fee
Devils Tower National Monument	National Monument	WY	4	2	1	Fee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	National Park	NC, TN	4	3	13	Free

All 621 alerts by type

Find parks by state

States and territories with National Park Service sites. A park that crosses state lines appears in each state.

Alabama 11 Alaska 19 American Samoa 1 Arizona 25 Arkansas 9 California 34 Colorado 17 Connecticut 5 Delaware 4 District of Columbia 37 Florida 10 Georgia 12 Guam 1 Hawaii 9 Idaho 10 Illinois 8 Indiana 4 Iowa 4 Kansas 10 Kentucky 9 Louisiana 6 Maine 7 Maryland 27 Massachusetts 18 Michigan 6 Minnesota 6 Mississippi 10 Missouri 14 Montana 10 Nebraska 10 Nevada 7 New Hampshire 2 New Jersey 11 New Mexico 19 New York 32 North Carolina 12 North Dakota 5 Northern Mariana Islands 1 Ohio 10 Oklahoma 7 Oregon 10 Pennsylvania 26 Puerto Rico 1 Rhode Island 4 South Carolina 8 South Dakota 7 Tennessee 15 Texas 18 U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Utah 17 Vermont 3 Virginia 33 Washington 17 West Virginia 8 Wisconsin 4 Wyoming 10

Find parks by designation

The NPS manages many kinds of sites. Only 63 carry a National Park designation; see the national parks list.

National Monument 82 National Historic Site 78 National Historical Park 64 National Park 52 National Historic Trail 18 National Memorial 17 National Recreation Area 16 National Battlefield 11 Park 11 National Seashore 10 National Military Park 9 National Preserve 9 National Park & Preserve 8 National Scenic Trail 6 National Battlefield Park 4 Memorial 3 National Lakeshore 3 National Monument & Preserve 3

Frequently asked questions

Where does OpenParks get its information?: Everything on OpenParks comes from the National Park Service Data API (developer.nps.gov), the official open-data service of the National Park Service. OpenParks is an independent site and is not run or endorsed by the National Park Service.
How current are the park alerts and closures?: The alerts shown here come from an NPS data snapshot taken Oct 27, 2026. Park conditions can change within hours, so check the park's page on nps.gov or call the park before you go.
How many National Park Service sites are listed?: OpenParks lists 475 sites from the NPS data, including 63 with a National Park designation. They range from national monuments and historic sites to seashores, trails and recreation areas.
Which parks are free to enter?: In the NPS fee data, 365 of 475 sites are marked as having no entrance fee, and 124 sites accept the interagency America the Beautiful pass. Each park page on OpenParks shows that park's fees and passes.
Can I reserve a campsite on OpenParks?: No. OpenParks only shows campground details from the NPS data. Where the NPS lists a reservation link, such as Recreation.gov, the campground list links to it so you can book there.

How OpenParks works

Each park page combines several NPS datasets — park details, alerts, entrance fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds — into one page. Descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS, and photos are NPS images shown from nps.gov with their credits. For trip planning, always confirm details on the park's official nps.gov page.

Sources

National Park Service Data API — parks, alerts, campgrounds, visitor centers, fees and passes (nps.gov developer resources)
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.