Tourism Notifications - Central Israel

Eucalyptus Recreation Area Closure

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

Kula Forest – Closure of Warriors Path

The Warriors path will be closed from June 21st, 2021 until further notice due to forest works.

The Martyrs Forest

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.

Haruvit Forest - Closure of the Public Restrooms at Halo'hem Recreation Area

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

Modi'in Forest – Temporary Detour for the Israel National Trail

Due to development works in the bridges of the Anava interchange, a two-kilometer detour has been marked for the Israel National Trail.

Aminadav Forest - Ein Hindak

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

Sataf - Nahal Sorek Trail

The Nahal Sorek trail from the Sataf's lower car park to the water cleansing facility is closed to the public due to hazards.

American Independence Park

1. Arrival and travel through Ein Al-Marj near the stalactite tunnel are extremely dangerous. The site is closed for travelers.
2. 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.


Closure of the Shen Hapil Recreation Area

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

Mitzpe Modi'in Amphitheatre - Events

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

Nes Harim

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

Asam-Porat Car Parks Closure

Due to safety concerns, the camping parks are closed. The public is invited to the Sa'ar HaCarmel Camping Parks, on Route 672, north of Elyakim Junction. 

Ben Shemen Forest

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.

Tzora Forest

The Tzora scenic lookout is closed due to safety hazard.

Neve Ilan Forest

The entrance gate to the forest within the town after the banquet hall, is closed for security reasons.

Ayalon-Canada Park

1. As of May 25, 2025, Ayalon Canada Park, which was damaged in the fire, is closed until further notice.
2. Emergency Numbers:
Modi'in Ilit Police: 08-6314680
Beit Shemesh Fire Department: 02-5655440
Judea and Sameria Fire Department: 02-5690600

Yad Kennedy

The Yad Kennedy will open partially as of April 4, 2025. Opening hours - 08:00-16:00. The restrooms are out of order and the entrance to the monumentum is closed.

Tsur Natan Forest

The KKL-JNF team began the forestry works in the Tsur Natan Forest. The work will begin in the area of the quarry, and wIll continue to the area of Tzur Yitzhak, Kokhav Ya'ir and near Kibbutz Eyal. Some of the works will be conducted near the Nahal Alexander Bicycle Trail. The work will continue for about 6 months. The area is not being closed, however the public is being asked to obey the instructions of the employees at the work sites.

The Forests of the Judean Foothills and the Coast

All the restrooms in the forests of the Judean Foothills and the Coast (excluding Hulda Forest) are closed until further notice according to the following list:
 Modi'in Observatory in Ben Shemen Forest
 The active campsite in Ben Shemen Forest
 Ayalon Canada Campsite – East
 HaZeitim Campsite in the Tzora Forest
 Srigim Campsite in Britannia Park
The restrooms in the Hulda Forest shall remain open according to the operating times that appear on the website – Fridays and Saturdays.
 

Nahal HaShofet Site

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).

Horshan Mountain Forest - Alona Park

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: December 2025.

Rosh HaAyin Communal Forest

As of July 2024, Rosh HaAyin Communal Forest is closed to vehicles, entry is only permitted to pedestrians and bikers.

Adullam – France Park

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.

Britannia Park

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.

3. The entrance to the Srigim recreation area from Road 38 (the white strip) is closed - to enter the area, drivers should take a U-turn in Ajur.

Hulda Forest – Herzl Farm

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.

Canada Park (Route 386)

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.