WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, and trails at Wind Cave National Park will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.
There will be no NPS-provided visitor services at Wind Cave National Park, including public information, restrooms, trash collection, facilities, and road maintenance on roads NPS 5 and 6. The visitor center and cave are closed. The Elk Mountain Campground remains open, but the NPS will not be providing services including road maintenance or janitorial support. Highways 385 and 87 will remain open and maintained.
Because of the federal government shutdown, NPS social media and websites are not being monitored or updated and may not reflect current conditions.
For updates on the shutdown, please visit www.doi.gov/shutdown.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
