Full List of National Park Closures for Solar Eclipse

National parks in the path of the solar eclipse are bracing for a surge in visitors on Monday and have closed off a number of areas to control crowds.

Monday’s total solar eclipse will plunge 13 states across the U.S. into darkness as the moon’s path crosses over the sun.

Thousands of visitors across the nation are expected to flock to viewing spots to watch the event as it moves across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

The next opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse over the United States will be in 2044 in North Dakota and Montana, and 2045 as it crosses from California to Florida.

The two national parks in the path of totality are Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas and Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. Many other national rivers, recreation areas and sites are also in its path.

In an advisory to visitors, the Hot Springs National Park warned: “In the days leading up to and during the eclipse, we expect the park (and the City of Hot Springs) to be extremely busy. If you do decide to view the eclipse from the park, be sure to plan ahead.”

It added: “We expect heavy traffic on roadways. Please check for local roadway closures and be patient and courteous while driving. Plan for local travel to take 2-3x as long as normal. Please check iDriveArkansas for the most up-to-date roadway information.

“Consider carpooling, and try to have plenty of gas or charge for your vehicle if you plan to drive. Parking in the park and around downtown Hot Springs is limited. Bring plenty of food and water.”

Meanwhile, Cuyahoga Valley National Park closed several parking lots the night before the eclipse, and some will remain closed throughout Monday.

Lisa Petit, the CVNP superintendent, also advised locals to stay at home. “If you live in the area, your home or neighborhood is where you’ll have the ‘best seat in the house’ for eclipse viewing,” she said. “We are doing our best to be prepared and we are looking forward to welcoming unusually high numbers of visitors.”

National Parks/Sites Where Total Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible

Amistad National Recreation Area, Texas: visible around 1:30 p.m. CDT

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, Texas: around 1:35 p.m. CDT

Waco Mammoth National Monument, Texas: around 1:40 p.m. CDT

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home, Arkansas: around 1:48 p.m.

The visitor center is closed on Monday. Staff are at the University of Arkansas at Hope campus for special eclipse programming.

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas: around 1:50 p.m. CDT

Official viewing locations within the park have been set up at Arlington Lawn, Hot Springs Mountain, Mountain Tower Parking Lot, and West Mountain Overlook.

From 9 a.m., rangers and special guests from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (MOAA), and Earth to Sky (ETS) will be stationed at each of these locations to provide demonstrations and eclipse information.

West Mountain Drive, West Mountain Summit Road and Blacksnake Road are closed on Monday to ensure emergency vehicles have access throughout the eclipse. Whittington Avenue remains open.

Hot Springs Mountain Drive will be closed on Monday.

The park will be running shuttles to the top of each mountain. Shuttles will begin at 8 a.m. and will run every 20-30 minutes. Shuttles will take people to designated drop-off points until each mountain has reached capacity. The last shuttle down will be at 4:30 p.m.

The pick-up for Hot Springs Mountain and North Mountain will be at the Happy Hollow Jug Fountain on Fountain Street. The drop-off points on the mountain will be at the Hot Springs Mountain Picnic Area and the North Mountain Stone Shelter.

Pick-up for West Mountain will be at the intersection of Prospect Ave. and West Mountain Dr. and at the intersection of Whittington Ave. and West Mountain Dr. Drop-off points on the mountain will be at the West Mountain Stone Shelter and the West Mountain Summit Overlook.

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Arkansas: around 1:51 p.m. CDT

Buffalo National River, Arkansas: around 1:55 p.m. CDT

South Woolum Road is closed.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri: around 1:59 p.m. CDT

The Pulltite Cabin area is closed after a large tree fell on it, damaging it. The river ferry at Akers is also closed until further notice.

An eclipse event is scheduled in Big Spring, Missouri. The public is advised to expect traffic delays and roadway congestion.

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, Missouri: around 2:02 p.m. CDT

The Delassus-Kern house and property are closed indefinitely and the Bauvais-Amoureux House is currently closed. Additionally, the Green Tree Tavern building and grounds are currently closed.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Indiana: around 2:03 p.m. CDT

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Indiana: around 2:30 p.m. CDT

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Ohio: around 3:09 p.m. EDT

In-person visitor services are temporarily closed at the Payne Theological Seminary Library.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Ohio: around 3:09 p.m. EDT

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio: around 3:14 p.m. EDT

The following parking lots are closed until 8 p.m. on Monday: Boston Trailhead, Boston Store limited mobility lot, Brandywine Falls.

The following parking lots were closed overnight on Sunday and opened at 7 a.m. on Monday: Boston Mill Visitor Center, Canal Exploration Center, Crow Foot Gully, Happy Days Lodge, Hines Hill Center, Ledges Shelter, Little Meadow, Octagon Shelter, Pine Hollow, Station Road Bridge Trailhead, Kendall Lake.

The public is advised not to climb the rocks over the fenced areas at Brandywine Falls.

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, Ohio: around 3:16 p.m. EDT

The park has closed for the winter, but the grounds remain open. The visitor center and memorial will reopen in May.

James A Garfield National Historic Site, Ohio: around 3:16 p.m. EDT

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, New York: around 3:20 p.m. EDT

Women’s Rights National Historical Park, New York: around 3:21 p.m. EDT

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine: around 3:30 p.m. EDT

The north entrance and the Katahdin View Loop Road are closed to vehicles for the winter season. Access by foot and bicycle is permitted.