Active Advisories
For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, visit our Park and Site Status Map. To check beach status, visit the department's beaches page.
From Nov. 1 to March 31, restrooms will be closed and water turned off at several of the ...
The beach at Thousand Hills State Park is closed for the entire 2025 season due to ...
Locust Creek Covered Bridge has been moved to the day-use area within Pershing State Park. The bridge is in place but remains closed while ...
The campground at Long Branch State Park will be closed throughout the 2026 calendar year due to ...
Taking some simple precautions can help keep ticks off your body during your next outdoor adventure!
The Union Hotel, including the Elizabeth Rozier Gallery, is temporarily closed due to ...
Lodge tours are temporarily unavailable due to ...
Due to safety concerns, swimming and wading are prohibited in the ...
In an effort to deter the black vulture population at Roaring River State Park, park staff are using a pyrotechnic device between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. Park visitors may hear ...
Due to prolonged drought conditions, the lake at Lewis and Clark State Park is currently dry. There are no ...
Due to the unique and rare diversity of life preserved at Prairie State Park, pets are not...
Do not eat largemouth or smallmouth bass 12 inches or larger in size, due to...
While pets are allowed in most outdoor areas of the park, they are not allowed on the trail to the shut-ins. Owners and their pets may access the river at the North Day-Use and South Day-Use locations. When in allowed areas, pets and their owners must comply with standard rules.
Do not leave pets unattended or in vehicles.
Food and disposable containers are not allowed on the trail to the shut-ins. This includes disposable drink containers. Please plan ahead to have a non-disposable drinking water container with you for your trip.
The old Route 66 bridge that goes through the park has been permanently closed. Click here for more information. Note: With the closing of the Old Route 66 Bridge, there are ...