Fermetures
Winter Weather Closure on December 2
Due to winter weather conditions, the Visitor Center, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House are closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Weather Delay on December 14, 2025
The park is operating on a 2-hour weather delay on Sunday, December 14. The Visitor Center, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House will open at 11:00 a.m.
Weather Delay on December 15, 2025
The park is operating on a 2-hour weather delay on Monday, December 15. The Visitor Center, Engine House No 6. Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House will open at 11:00 a.m.
Weather Closure on December 26, 2025
Park grounds and buildings; the Visitor Center, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House will be closed on Friday, December 26, due to an impending ice storm and hazardous winter weather conditions forecasted across the region.
Weather Closure on Saturday, December 27, 2025
Park buildings- the Visitor Center, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House are closed on Saturday, December 27 due to an ice storm.
Staple Bend Tunnel Closure
Due to a rockfall, the interior of the Staple Bend Tunnel is closed. The trail is still open. From the Mineral Point Trailhead, visitors can bypass the tunnel, via a path around the right side of the tunnel structure.


