The government shutdown is causing trouble for some Arkansas National Parks but that does not mean people cannot still go and visit them.

The government shutdown is causing trouble for some Arkansas national parks but that does not mean people cannot still go and visit them.

The shutdown means some national park services are closed until the government is up and running again.

“It has not affected us here at state park level,” Kellie Nichols with Arkansas State Parks said.

Nichols said all 52 state parks are still open because they are state funded. She said people are surprised and happy to see it has not affected them.

"We have had gusts that come in and say "oh! We're so happy you aren't closed,” she said.

While the government shutdown is causing problems at national parks, Nichols said all state park amenities are still open and clean.

CEO of Visit Hot Springs Steve Arrison said some parts of Hot Springs National Park are closed.

"The Fordyce which is the Visitor's Center is closed," he said. "The Lamar which is the gift shop for the national park is closed.”

But Arrison said visitors can still visit park grounds. The Bathhouses are still open because they are privately run, despite being on national park grounds.

"You can stroll up and down bathhouse row. You can stop in and get on of those traditional baths," Arrison said. "You can go down to the Superior Bathhouse Brewery and have beer made with the water.”

Other Arkansas national parks that are remaining open include:

Buffalo National River

Fort Smith National Historic site grounds

Clinton Presidential Center is closed with only its restaurant and gift shop open

Pea Ridge National Military Park has its gates open and visitors are free to go in

However, no park services are available at these locations until the shutdown is over.