MAMMOTH CAVE — The Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park remains closed, according to information from the NPS.
The closure began Oct. 8 and was due to low water. The ferry will remain closed until further notice.
For the most up to date information about the status of park roads visit us on our website, www.nps.gov/maca, or follow us on Twitter @MCNPRoadsFerry.
In other news, the park service announced a burn restriction on all open fires due to elevated forest fire danger. The restriction applies to the use of campfires in the park’s three front country campgrounds and all back-country campsites and picnic areas.
The fire restriction will be in place until the fire danger becomes less severe and fire weather conditions improve. The restriction is dependent on extended weather conditions, and will be evaluated daily. The restriction placed by the park corresponds with a recent Executive Order issued by Edmonson County, KY that has declared a ban on all open burning within Edmonson County.
Visitors violating the fire ban within the park may be subject to citation under the authority of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 1.5(f). Visitors also are reminded to extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, and pipes and dispose of them in appropriate containers.
For general park information, please phone (270) 758-2180.
