KKL-JNF Tourism Notifications

The road leading from Nof HaGalil-TAAS to the Churchill recreation area will be closed for cars every night from 7 PM until 7 AM, due to works

• Reconstruction works are held at the Nabratein synagogue in the forest.
• The restrooms at the Biriya Fortress are closed until further notice.
  

Both recreation areas are closed until further notice.

Due to the security situation, the company maintaining the game facilities at the public reception sites of KKL-JNF is not conducting inspections according to standards. As such, it is prohibited to use the game facilities in the public reception sites, as well as the active recreation facilities, specified below:

1. The Baal Shem Tov Camping Park, Biria Forest, Central Galilee.
2. Naftali Mountains, in the Qiryat Shemona Forest, Central Galilee – Geological Camping Park.
3. Katzrin Camping Park, Katzrin, Central Galilee.
4. Ein Zeitim Camping Park, Central Galilee.
5. Hananel Camping Park, near Safsufa, Central Galilee.
6. Orvim Camping Park, near the Upper Orvim Reservoir on Road 959, Central Galilee.
7. Shamir Camping Park, Qiryat Shemona, Central Galilee.
8. Ein Zivan Camping Park, entrance to Ein Zivan, Central Galilee.
9. Nafah Camping Park, Nafah Junction, Golan Heights, Central Galilee.
10. Majdal Shams, the new additional camping park.

Beit Keshet Forest scenic route from the direction of Nof HaGalil / TAAS (Churchill Promenade) towards Dvora Mountain will be closed to vehicles as of 19:00 and until 07:00. Pedestrians may go through. The trail is also closed from the direction of Nahal Barak during those hours.

On May 7, Ein Alwa will be closed to visitors until further notice due to works.

Due to the "Swords of Iron" War, Emek HaTkhelet Park and Birya Fortress are closed to hikers until further notice.

The park is closed due to works there, which will continue for a period of approximately one month. Regarding the opening of the park, further notice will be given.

1. The public restrooms at the Ofer tower are closed until further notice.
2. Due to Relapsing Fever, the public is requested not to enter the Bell Cavern in Hof HaCarmel Forest (on the Israel National Trail, West of Moshav Ofer). The fever is caused by ticks that transmit bacteria to the body. The causes of the disease can break out in the host body up to several weeks after entering the cavern.

Located near the graveyard of Moshav Hosen in western Galilee - the car park closed down.

Due to the "Swords of Iron" War, the person  responsible for examining the compliance of the playground facilities with safety standards, cannot arrive at the location in order to examine the aforementioned facilities. As such, with the recommendation of safety experts in the northern region, use of the playground facilities at the location is prohibited (the playground facilities there have been fenced off, marked and with signage placed).

The public restrooms at the recreation area are closed until further notice.

Due to polluting sewage that washed into the Tzipori stream, the public is advised to avoid contact and keep a distance from the stream's water

Due to the security situation, the company maintaining the game facilities at the public reception sites of KKL-JNF is not conducting inspections according to standards. As such, it is prohibited to use the game facilities in the Sranim camping park as well as the Homa and Migdal camping park, until further notice.

The Shen Hapil recreation area, underneath Har Nof,  is closed due to interchange development work.

1. The Bell Cavern in Burgin is closed to hikers due to safety issues.
2. Due to the many break-ins to vehicles parked in Burgin, please make sure to lock your vehicles and not leave any valuables in the vehicle.

• Arrival and travel through Ein Al-Marj near the stalactite tunnel are extremely dangerous. The site is closed for travelers.
• The Caesar Trail – A new route was opened on the southern side of Road 375, which does not require crossing the road. The new route connects Har Ya'aran to the Bet HaBad Camping Park. The trail is about 2 km long. The trail has signage and is marked by the Trail Marking Committee.
  

The Ein Hindak spring on the springs path is closed to the public due to a collapse hazard.

The park's gates open on 5:30 and close on 19:00. Vehicles are not allowed in the park while the gates are closed. The park is open 24/7 for foot travelers.

Vehicle Access:

From March 6, no vehicle entrance to the park will be allowed from Mevo Horon and Sha'ar HaGay. Vehicle entrance will be allowed from the main gates and from Road 3 during opening hours.

Emergency Numbers:

Modi'in Ilit Police: 08-6314680

Beit Shemesh Fire Department: 02-5655440

Judea and Sameria Fire Department: 02-5690600

No Overnight Campting:

Overnight camping for groups and individuals in the park is forbidden.

Tel Akad

Tel Akad and its surrounding trails are closed to visitors due to safety hazards.

Restrooms:

Restrooms on the western side of the park are open from 08:00 to 15:00.

Restrooms on the eastern side of the park are closed.

1. The restrooms in the forest are closed until further notice.
2. Due to heavy contamination by the pine processionary in the Ben Shemen Forest, no activities and hiking are approved for teenagers, including overnight camping in the forest, until further notice.

1. As of June 30, 2024, the Srigim Camping Park in Britannia Park will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles for three months. Construction and forestry works will be conducted in order to upgrade the camping park. It is hereby emphasized that the entrance to the Terebinth Trail will also be closed for safety reasons and entry to the trail for groups or individuals will not be permitted.
2. The Luzit caves are closed for visitors. Entrance to the Tel Goded caves has been blocked.

Starting July 4, 2023, the Canada Park on Route 386 (Bar Giora – Ein Karem Junction) will be closed to the public due to infrastructure work. Estimated completion of works: End of 2026.

The Eucalyptus Recreation Area in Beit Shemesh is closed due to upgrade works.

KKL-JNF is conducting forestry work in the Horshan Mountain Forest to thin out coniferous trees and encourage natural woodland. The forest trails will be periodically closed for the works Sun.-Thu. Estimated end time of works: July 2024.

Group visits and training to Herzl Farm in Hulda Forest cannot be coordinated until further notice. We are working to reopen the place as soon as possible.

The garden is open for visiors from 8:00 to 19:00. Accessible restrooms are available, as well as accessible trails.

Groups can reserve guided tours through email at mmilanot@kkl.org.il the visitor center hosts individuals and groups, call 09-8974800 for details.

Events cannot be held at the Mitzpe Modi'in Amphitheatre until further notice.

KKL-JNF wishes to announce the placement of permanent barricades in order to prevent vehicle access from the direction of Road 6953 to Nahal Gahar (Ramat Menashe Park). The upper section from the Nahal Gahar Camping Park and up to Road 66 shall be an area dedicated to hiking and biking only. Access to and from Road 6953 is very hazardous. Access to Nahal Gahar Camping Park by vehicle is from the park entrance (from the direction of Road 66).

Nahal Zohara (part of the Megiddo Trail) is closed to hikers due to works by heavy machinery and trucks in the field. We will update you regarding the end of works.

The restrooms in Nes Harim are out of order due to lack of proper authorization. The closest restrooms are at Bar Bahar

1. As of June 2, 2024, a return to forestry work is planned in the Rosh HaAyin Forest (work that began before the winter and was paused for the Blooming Season). As part of the preparation of the forest for the summer months, KKL-JNF is conducting operations for the forest's health and maintenance including maintaining fire breaks, thinning out trees, pruning, clearing out dry trees and dealing with invasive species.
2. Rosh HaAyin Communal Forest is closed to vehicles, entry is only permitted to pedestrians and bikers.
3. As of August 6, 2024, and as part of the grazing in the forest, the sheep herds go into the forest and remain there for a month and a half. The grazing is important and is intended to reduce the number of forest fires.

As of July 29, 2024, and for one month safety pruning works will be conducted in the following camping parks: Iron Camping Park, Meisar Camping Park, Harish Communal Forest Camping Park, HaHar HaAgol Overnight Camping Park and the Bat Shlomo Entrance. The camping parks will not be closed to the public but follow the guidelines of workers in the field.

The green-marked dirt road (Road 9353) which passes through the Judea Mountains National Park, is closed to motor vehicles, and is open for foot travelers and cyclists only.

1. The scenic lookout in the forest is closed due to safety hazard.
2. The Shimshon Trails in Tzora Forest are open for hikers. Works are still being carried out in the lot at the foothills at the start of the Shimshon Trails – No entrance to the work area.

Over the next month, development works will be carried out in Ben Gurion Park. Some of the camping parks will be closed to ensure the visitors' safety.

No water available in the area until further notice.

The restrooms at the park are closed til further notice.

Due to a safety hazard, arrival at the area is allowed only during daytime hours. Overnight activity and stay are forbidden.

Due to safety hazards, the Hodaya Winter Pool site (accessible trail + balcony that overlooks the pool) is closed until further notice.

Horbat Tzelit (Hirbet a-Tzelenta), located at the Meitar forest next to the 4X4 path marked in blue. The Horbat Tzelit site is extremely dangerous, and visiting it is forbidden!

As of June 25, 2024, and until further notice, the "Mirsham Farmhouse" site in Moran Forest shall be closed to hikers due to conservation and development works.

The Nahal Asaf Forest Road is closed to the public due to paving and subbase works.

Restrooms in the park are closed until further notice.

The Sayeret Shaked Park is closed to visitors, due to development works performed in the area.

All sites at the western Negev are now open to the public, including cycling tracks, other than the Shimriya Sovev-Ofakim track which remains closed.

Travelers to Yatir Forest on Route 316 from South to north should note – the entrance to the Yigal Campsite and the Devorah Campsite has a continuous separation line.

Pruning works and renewal of the irrigation system in Yeruham Park. Some of the camping parks will be closed to visitors.