State Park Alerts & Closures

Closure: The 16 cabins and the Beach Lodge are not accepting reservations from January 4 - May 31, 2027 due to a wastewater project. (Posted January 8, 2026)

Lodge Closure: The Lodge at Beeds Lake State Park will be unavailable for reservations from May15th-June 30th 2027. We will be using this time to renovate the windows and doors. We apologize for the inconvenience. (Posted: 8/18/2026)

Shooting range will be closed Wednesday October 7th from 1-5 p.m. Deputies will be using the range for training and it will not be open for public use. 

Trail Closure: As of September 14, 2026 the soft trails at Brushy Creek are temporarily closed for equestrian and bike use due to wet conditions. The 14 mile gravel all-weather Lake and Pond trails remain open for use. This bulletin will be removed when trails have dried sufficiently.

All Elk Rock State Park Boat Ramp courtesy docks have been removed due to flash flooding in the area. This bulletin will be removed when water level conditions stabilize. 

Posted 9/30/26

All Elk Rock State Park Boat Ramp courtesy docks have been removed due to flash flooding in the area. This bulletin will be removed when water level conditions stabilize. 

Posted 9/30/26

All modern restrooms and shower buildings will be closed starting Monday October 19th 2026 and re-opening mid-April 2027. For further information please call the park office at 641-842-6008.

Trail Closure: The multi-use trails are closed for equestrian and biking use due to wet trail conditions. The trails remain open for pedestrian foot traffic. For further information please call the park office at 641-842-6008. This alert will be removed when the trails are opened back up. (Posted 10/1/26). 

WATER SHUT OFF:  Starting October 15th, 2026, Park Staff will start the winterization process of closing modern restroom facilities and turning off all water to the Park, which includes hydrants.  Electricity in the Campground will remain on until November 1st, when the Campground closed for the season.  The Vault Toilet remains open year round,  (Posted 9/14/2026)

The Modern Restrooms at the Beach Shelter will be closed for the season on October 5th, 2026

Campsite Closure: Camspites 11-13 and 27-29 are closed September 20, 2026-May 31, 2027 due to repaving on site 12 and 28. (Posted August 14, 2026)

Campground Closed: The Lake Anita Campground will be closed for utility work. Work begins on October 15, 2026 and is expected to be completed by April 15, 2027. (Updated September 16, 2026)

Campsite Closure: Camspites 41-55 are closed September 20, 2026-May 31, 2027 due to repaving on site 41, 43, 44, and 47-55. (Posted August 14, 2026)

Non-Resident User Fee Discontinued: Effective January 1, 2026, the non-resident user fee pilot project at Lake Manawa State Park has concluded. Visitors are no longer required to pay a non-resident entry fee.

EQUESTRIAN TRAIL CLOSURE

The Canyon Drive is currently closed to vehicle traffic due to heavy rainfall received in the local area. Visitors are still welcome to hike into the canyon while it is closed and the best access is by either parking at the Oak Woods picnic area or the Flood Pole parking lot. Park staff will monitor water levels and when the stream subsides, will clean out debris from the water crossings and reopen the road.

OAK WOODS SHELTER - The Oak Woods Shelter is currently closed to reservations while renovation work is completed. 

CARL FRITZ HENNING SHELTER - The Carl Fritz Henning Shelter is currently open and accepting reservations. The shelter is available for reservations from now through October 15, 2026 and then closes until May 1, 2027.

Water Off: All modern restrooms and shower facilities at Ledges State Park will close for the winter season on October 15, 2026. One portable restroom will be available in front of each campground restroom building from October 15th through November 30th. Water hydrants will be left ON after October 15th until hard freezing temperatures are experienced. Electricity will remain on to those sites with hook-ups through November 30th. The RV Dump Station will remain open beyond October 15th, but there will be no rinsing water, and RV dump inlets at the full hook-up campsites will be open too. The campground will completely close from December 1, 2026, and reopen on March 1, 2027. (Posted 9/10/2026)

Drinking Water Boil Advisory: As of October 1, 2026 do not drink the water without boiling it first or use and alternative source. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preperation until further notice. The water system at Lewis and Clark State Park is experiencing a mechanical issue and the water distribution supply is not being properly chlorinated. Bacterial tests are being done on the water, and this notice will be removed once our tests come back negative. (Posted 10/2/2026) 

Park Update: Lewis and Clark State Park continues experiencing low water levels in Blue Lake due to the ongoing drought-like conditions. The boat ramp dock is not installed until further notice. The beach bath house will also remain closed as the low water levels render the swimming beach unusable. Due to hazard tree removal throughout the park, some areas have not had grass re-established and grounds may appear to be in slight disrepair. Tree stumps are still present and will be ground up and removed after October 2026. (Posted 10/2/2026) 

Visitor Center and Keel Boat Exhibit Hours: The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center and Keel Boat Exhibit will open Saturdays and Sunday. 8AM-4PM during the month of October 2026. If you would like to tour the center outside of these hours, please contact the park office at 712-423-2829. (Posted 10/2/2026) 

Banquet Room Closure: Reservations for the Banquet Room will be unavailable beginning in 2023 for repairs and updates. The Banquet Room will be closed for reservations until further notice. If you would like to be notified when the Banquet Room reopens, fill out the following form: Lewis and Clark Google Form. (Updated February 13, 2024)

Boardwalk Closure: A section of the boardwalk is closed between Hernando's Hideaway and Up-and-down. Please do not enter this area! (posted 6-12-26)

Cave Closure: The caves in the park are closed every year from November 15 until April 1, as they serve as a hibernaculum for overwintering bats. (Posted 8/29/25)

Yurt Closure: Due to storm damage both Yurts are closed. (Posted 5/18/2026)

Campground Closure: McIntosh Woods campground will be closed for the 2026 season due to a renovation. The campground will plan to reopen by the 2027 camping season. (Posted 1/7/2026)

Pit Toilet Closed: The pit toilet facility at Cedar Cliff Trailhead is closed indefinitely. This facility is scheduled to be replaced. In the mean time, please utilize the facilities at Lodge Trail and Overlook Trail. (Posted July 6, 2026)

Water Off: Modern Facilities and Will Close On October 16th, All Water off October 26th, 2026.

Pikes Peak State Park will close all modern facilities to include restrooms and shower buildings on October 16th for winterization. Water hydrant's will remain on in the campground and dump-station until October 26th 2025. All water and facilities will be off and closed for the season on October 26th 2026. (Posted 7-23-2026) 

Road Open: The through road at Pilot Knob State Park is open for the 2026 recreational season. (Posted April 10th, 2026)

Shelter Closure: Upper Boat Ramp Shelter is closed until further notice. A tree fell on the shelter, causing damage. (Posted 02/19/2026)

Multi-Use Trail Closed Due To Wet Conditions (Posted 9/18/26)

Campsites Closed: The Pleasant Creek Campground 3 standard electric sites 61 and 63 are closed through November 15, 2026, due to renovations. (Updated July 15, 2026)

Road Closures: Roads may be partially closed throughout the park as we are doing road repairs. (Posted 11/13/25)

Equestrian Trail Closure: Effective August 8, 2025, the trails will be closed until flood damage from the 2024 flood damage. This  bulletin will be removed once the trails have been re-opened. (Posted 8/14/2025) 

Attention: Minimal snow removal will occur on the forest roads this winter. Use caution when traveling in the forest. (Posted 10/1/2026)

Equestrian Trail Closure: The dirt trails are closed for equestrian use, the Wet Weather Trail is OPEN. This alert will be removed when trail status has changed. (Updated 9/25/2026)

Equestrian Trail Closure: The equestrian trails at Stephens State Forest are currently closed due to wet conditions. This alert will be removed when trails are re-opened. (Posted 09/14/2026)

Restroom Closure: Due to the storm that came through on June 11, the forest received severe tree damage and the restroom in the Whitebreast Equestrian West Loop campground has been damaged and is not usable.  The restrooms in the Whitebreast Equestrian Main and Overflow Loops are still open.  (Posted June 11, 2026)

Trail Update: Equestrian Trails are in All-Weather Status. If you have any questions, please call the park office at 563-425-4161. (Posted 9/25/2026)

Campground restrooms will close for the season October 16th. Dump station will close for the season on November 1st. All water in the campground will be shut off on November 1st. 

WATER SHUT OFF:  Starting October 15th, 2026, Park Staff will start the winterization process of closing modern restroom facilities and turning off all water to the Park, which includes hydrants. The Vault Toilet remains open year round,  (Posted 9/14/2026)

Lower Picnic Area Water: The water for the Lower Picnic Area will remain off until necessary repairs can be made to the systems.  Water in the Campground and Mill Area is still on and ready for use. (Posted 5/8/2026)