State Park Alerts & Closures

Water On: The water at Ambrose A Call State Park is on for the 2026 recreational season. (Posted April 27, 2026)

Park Road Open: The road at Ambrose A Call is open for the season. (Posted April 3rd, 2026)

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

Water On: All park water facilities are now open. Both East and West shower houses are open for use. (Posted 05/01/2026)

Water On: Campground and restroom facilities are open and water is on for the 2026 camping season. (Posted 4/16/2026)

Water On: Campgrounds modern facilities are open for the season. (Posted April 24, 2026)

Campground Status: The North, Middle (Beach), and South campgrounds are currently not accepting reservations for 2026 due to ongoing renovations. All campgrounds will remain closed and no camping will be allowed until the renovation is complete. The North campground is expected to reopen on July 15, 2026, while the Middle (Beach) and South campgrounds are not expected to open until Labor Day weekend. Once the project is complete and the DNR establishes firm reopening dates for all three campgrounds, we will send a notification email prior and then reservations will open up for the remainder of the season. If you wish to be notified of the reopening, please fill out the following form: Brushy Creek Campgrounds Notification Google Form. (Updated April 17, 2026)

Shower Building Closure: Both Modern Shower Buildings will be closed due to renovations. Construction is planned to be finished by May 22, 2026. Port-a-potties will be available, as well as the vault toilet located near sites 11 and 10. This alert will be removed when the shower buildings are operational. (Updated May 12, 2026)

Lodge Renovation: The Clear Lake Lodge will be closed May 1 - September 30, 2026, for repairs/renovation.  DNR can notify you if the project is completed sooner and the closure is removed, allowing for rentals. If you wish to be notified when the lodge reopens, fill out the following form, Clear Lake Lodge Google Form (Posted February 26, 2025)

Campground Status: The south half of the campground is currently closed through June 30, 2026, due to renovations. When the project is completed and a date to reopen is set, the IA DNR will send an email. If you wish to be notified when the south half of the campground reopens, fill out the following form: Clear Lake Campground Google Form. (Updated November 20, 2025)

Water On: Modern Shower Building and Dump Station on for the Season. (Posted 4/10/2026)

Water On:  All water hydrants are turned on and the Shower Building is open for use.  (Posted 4/30/2026)

Docks:  Docks have been put back into the river and are ready for use.  (POSTED 5/5/2026)

Water On: All modern camping and restroom/shower facilities in the campground are open for the season. The modern restrooms at the beach shelter are also open. (Posted May 2, 2026)

Facilities Closure for Potential Flooding: The lodge and shelters are closed to advanced reservations due to potential flooding. To reserve the lodge or shelters April 1 - May 16, 2026, reach out to the park to make a reservation. (Posted February 6, 2026)

Road Closure: 140th St. at the spillway is closed for a bridge replacement.  Estimated completion date is September 2026.  (Updated 5/7/2026)

Water On: The modern restrooms at the beach and shower buildings in the campground have been turned on. (Posted April 24, 2026)

Water On: As of April 15th, 2026 , the modern restroom facilities are open for the season.  (POSTED 4-15-25)

Lake Renovation: Lake draw down for renovations will begin Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2026. (Updated 1/2/2026)

Beach Area: Alcohol is prohibited inside the fenced in designated beach area. Alcohol may not be possessed or consumed within the fenced designated beach area. (Updated April 22, 2026)

Primitive Campground Facilities Open:  Modern restroom facilties are now availabe at the Primitive Campground boat ramp, as are water hydrants and the vault restroom.  (Updated 4/16/2025)

Modern campground facilities open:  Modern facilities are now available at the North Campground, including electrical pedestals, shower/restroom building, hyrdrants and sewer hook-ups.  (Updated 4/16/2025)

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.

Beach Access: Please be advised that the flagstone stairs leading to the beach are currently undergoing maintenance and repair work. Be cautious and go around the work area. (Posted: 5/5/2026)

Water On: The campground showerhouse and modern facilities are now open/on for the season. (Posted 4/16/2026).

OAK WOODS SHELTER - The Oak Woods Shelter is currently closed to reservations for 2026. There is a renovation project scheduled to begin in the spring on the shelter and it should be completed by late summer 2026. When the project is completed, the shelter will reopen for reservations.

CARL FRITZ HENNING SHELTER - Starting in the spring of 2026, a park-wide road preservation project will begin. This project will restrict vehicle access to portions of the park for much of the summer, including the Henning Shelter. Currently the Henning Shelter is open for reservations on Saturdays and Sundays only from May through July. At the completion of the road project, the Henning Shelter will reopen for reservations. (Updated 4/24/2026)

Campground Status: Due to safety concerns created from dead or dying cottonwood trees, the campground will remain closed until further notice. The DNR will be working to remove hazardous trees while the campground is closed. When the project is completed and a final reopening date is set for the campground, the DNR will send a notification email. If you wish to be notified of the reopening, please fill out the following form:  Lewis and Clark Campground Notification Google Form. (Posted January 30, 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)

Water Off: All modern facilities in the park, including the shower building have closed for the season they will reopen May 2026. Frost free hydrants remain on in the campground. Pit toilet is available at the youth group parking lot. (Posted October 27, 2025)

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)

Trail Closure: A section of the trail between Window and Match cave is closed due to boardwalk damage. Please do not enter this area. (Posted 8/30/2024)

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)

Water On: All modern restrooms, shower building, water and dumpstations are open for the season. (Posted 4-28-2026) 

Water On: The water is on at Pilot Knob State Park for the 2026 recreational season. The modern restrooms and shower facilities are open. (Posted April 28th, 2026)

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

Water On: Modern restroom and shower facilities are open in the campground. River restrooms and beach restrooms will open the first week of May. (04/15/2026)

Parking Lot Closure: Iowa River Access/Pine Lake Cabin parking lot is closed to vehicle traffic for parking improvements. The bike trail will remain mainly open through the area, however users should be cautious of trucks and construction equipment in the area. Visitors wishing to access the Iowa River can do so using the City of Eldora's access point south of Pine Lake. This alert will be removed once construction is completed and the parking lot is reopened. (Posted: 04/08/2026)

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

Campsites Closed: The Pleasant Creek Campground 3 standard electric sites 61-69 are closed through November 15, 2026, due to renovations. (Updated May 4, 2026)

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

Water On: The restroom and shower facilities in campground are open for the 2026 recreational season. (Posted April 15, 2026)    

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) 

Water On: Facilities and water hydrants are open for the 2026 rec season. The West shower Building is closed for maintenance and will be open back up by May 4th, 2026. The East Shower Building & Pit Latrins are still available for use. The Beach Shelter is also closed for maintenace and expected to be open by May 4th, 2026. (Posted 04/24/2026)

Modern Restroom/Shower Building: The Modern restroom/shower building in the campground is closed for maintenance. The modern restrooms at the playground and Calumet Shelter as well as the pit toilets are open and available. (Posted 5/1/26)

Water On: Modern restroom and shower facilities are open at Union Grove State Park. The north side showers and restrooms are operational, one of the south side showers is open, and the other one is currently closed for repairs. If you have any questions regarding this closure please contact park staff: 641-473-2556 or union.grove@dnr.iowa.gov (Posted 04/17/2026)

Water On: North and South Shower Buildings and modern facilities in campground are open and on for the summer. Water is on to the frost free hydrants. (Updated 4/24/2026)

Equestrian Trails Open: The equestrian trails are currently Open. If you have any questions, please call the park office at (563) 425-4161. (Posted 4/8/2026) 

Water On: Restrooms are open for the season. Water in the campground is on. Dump station is open. (Posted April 21, 2026)

Water on: Water is on at the campground shower house and hydrants. The water heater is currently out of order, so no hot water will be avaliable. (Posted 4/17/2026)

Shelter Closure: The Playground and Dutch Creek Shelters will be unavailable for reservations until installation of a new septic system. The anticipated completion date is the end of June 2026. During this time, both shelters will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Portable restrooms will be provided at the playground shelter for temporary use. (Posted 4/7/2026)

Rental Faciltiy Closure:  All of the modern cabins (1, 2 and 3) and the Overlook shelter will not be accepting reservations from April 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026, the camping cabins (4 and 9) will not be accepting reservation October 16, 2025 - August 31, 2026,  camping cabin 5 will not be accepting reservations December 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026, and the lodge will, not be accepting reservations from January 1 - August 31, 2026, due to a waterline project.  If you want to be notified if the closure is modified, fill out the following form, Waubonsie Facility Closure Google Form (Updated July 18, 2025)

Water On:  Water has been turned on to the Campground for the 2026 season.   The water for the Lower Picnic Area will remain off until necessary repairs can be made to the systems.  (Posted 5/8/2026)

Trail Closure: The Cave Trail, from the Lower Picnic Area to the crossing at State Park Rd., will be closed until further notice, and repairs can be made. If you have any questions, please call the Park Office at 563-263-4337. All other Trails are open for use at this time. (Updated 9/16/2025)