State Park Alerts & Closures

Backbone State Park is holding a controlled deer hunt December 5th and 6th, 2026.  For safety,  park will only be open to deer hunters with the special deer licenses permitting them to participate in the special hunt.  Cabin renters are asked not to walk the trails but are able to be in the cabin and beach areas.  The park will open again to the public December 7, 2026.   

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)

Posted: 10/15/2026 All water facilities in the park have been shut-off for the winter. We plan to have them back on by May 1st 2027.

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)

Water Off: Shower building, fill station, and dump station are closed for the season. The pit latrine located by site 13 will remain open all season. (Posted 10-19-26)

Playground Closure: The wooden playground at the beach will be closed on Sunday 10/25/2026 for staining. The playground will be re-opened on Monday 10-26-2026.  

Restroom Closures: All modern restrooms have been closed for the season. Pit latrines at Williams drive, Beach Boat Ramp, Disc Golf, and the Universal Fishing Pier will remain open for off-season use.  Restrooms are expected to re-open on April 15th 2027.  (Posted 10-15-26)

Restroom and shower buildings will be closed for the season October 26th in the South Equine Campground. Water hydrants and electricity remain on for off season camping through November 30th and a pit vault toilet is available. The swimming beach and Lakeview shelter restrooms have been closed for the season.  Typically modern restrooms reopen around April 15th in the spring.

Cedar Rock tours have concluded for the season. We will reopen for regular tours on May 26, 2027.

Dolliver Modern Shower Building , Restrooms and Dump Station rinse water are CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.  Water to fill, dump station and pit latrine will remain available

The Elk Rock State Park campground will be closing November 1st 2026 for the season and will re open April 1st 2026. No camping will be allowed at this time. For further information please call the park office at 641-842-6008.

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.

DOCKS:  Both Docks will be pulled from the river sometime between mid to late November.  (Posted 10/13/2026)

WATER SHUT OFF:  As of October 15th, 2026, water has been turned off and the modern restroom facilities are closed for the season.  Water will be turned back on late April to the beginning of May 2027.  Electricity in the Campground will remain on until November 1st, when the Campground closes for the season.  The Vault Toilet remains open year round.  (Posted 10/15/2026)

The Modern Restrooms at the Beach have been closed for the season 10/2/2026. There is a pit toilet available in the upper parking area of the beach for the winter months

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)

Restroom Closure: The shower house in south campground and the modern restroom facility at the main boat ramp will close 10/16/2026 for the season. All vault toilets in the park will remain open. Closure of the north campground shower house will occur in late October (weather permitting).  Modern restrooms will reopen in mid-April 2027. This bulletin will be removed when the facilities are open. (Posted 10/6/2026)

All modern restrooms and shower facilities at Lake Ahquabi State Park will close for the winter season on Friday, October 16, 2026. Pit Toilets will remain open throughout the year. Water hydrants will be left ON after October 16th 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 16th.  The campground will completely close from December 1, 2026, and reopen on March 1, 2027

Campground Closed: The Lake Anita Campground will be closed for utility work. Work begins on November 1, 2026 and is expected to be completed by April 15, 2027. (Updated October 8, 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)

Water Off: The modern restrooms at the primitive campground are closed for winter, as well as the fish grinding station. The shower building/restrooms in the modern campground are closed. (Posted 10-19-26)

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.

The restrooms in the North Campground and the Beach Lodge are closed for the season as of 10/20/2026. The restrooms in the Main Campground and Equestrian Campground remain open for the weekend of 10/24-10/25/2026. The Main Campground and Equestrian Campground restrooms will be closed for the season starting the first week of November. 

Restroom Closures: The campground showerhouse and beach restroom will be closed for the season beginning Monday, October 19th and will reopen in April of 2027. All vault toilets remain open. Water hydrants and sewer services will remain available in the campground. (Posted 10/12/26)

Water Off: All modern restrooms and shower facilities at Ledges State Park are now closed for the winter season. One portable restroom will be available in front of each campground restroom building through November 30th. Water hydrants will be left ON 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, 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. (Updated 10/19/2026)

Winter Closures: All water will be shut off and modern restrooms will be closed for the winter off season as of October 20, 2026. This includes the shower building, beach bath house, all hydrants and the dump station. Pit latrines will remain open throughout the park. Water and modern restrooms will re-open late April 2027. (Posted 10/20/2026)

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 Sundays. 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)

Water Off: All modern facilities in the park, including the shower building have closed for the season on October 19 2026. They will reopen on April 15 2027. (Posted 10/19/26)

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)

Seasonal Closures: The Campground and River Road will be Closed from November 15th to April 1st. The Campground will reopen April 1st. (Posted 10/16/2026)

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)

Lodge Viewings: Open to the Public, No Reservation Needed, Lodge Viewings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month from 2 pm. to 4 pm. Park staff will attend the viewings to answer questions.

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)

Modern Restroom Facilities have been closed for the season effective October 21th, 2026. Pit latrines, frost free hydrants, and electricity will remain open during the off season. Modern Restrooms will re-open April 15th, 2027.

FACILITY CLOSURES: ALL modern restroom and shower facilities throughout Pine Lake State Park are closed for the season. RV dump station and water hydrants will remain on. Pit latrines are available at Upper Pine Lake Boat Ramp and Circle Point Shelter. (POSTED 10/15/2026)

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 and 63 are closed through November 15, 2026, due to renovations. (Updated July 15, 2026)

Modern shower and restroom facilities will be closed on 10/16/26; hydrants and the dump station will be closed on November 1st. Pit vault toilets remain available for year-round use. Facilities will reopen in late April of 2027. (Posted 10/14/26)

Restroom Closure: The campground shower house will be closing for the season beginning Monday, October 19th and will reopen in April 2027. The electricy will remain on until November 30th, and the pit latrines will remain open year round. 

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

Modern Restroom Facilities have been closed for the season effective October 21th, 2026. Pit latrines, frost free hydrants, and electricity will remain open during the off season. Modern Restrooms will re-open April 15th, 2027.

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!!!! Forest roads are minimum maintenance and may be snow covered, icy, or slick during winter months. Use caution if traveling in the Forest.

Effective February 2027 to September 2027: The park's road just past the spillway will be closed for construction. This will affect the following areas: Beach Shelter, CCC Shelter, and Picnic Area. No vehicle traffic will not be allowed past the spillway. Both CCC Shelter and Beach Shelter will be closed due to the road construction. Please contact the park office if you have any questions. (Posted 10/15/2026)

Effective October 7th, 2026, The Beach shelter restrooms have been closed for the season. The restrooms will opened back up mid to late April 2027. 

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)

Restroom Closures and Water Shut Off: Water has been shut off and modern restrooms have been closed for the season. Pit latrines at Pammel Valley, Wahkaw Shelter, and the campground will remain open for off-season use. Water and restrooms are expected to open for the 2027 rec season on April 15th, 2027.

FACILITY CLOSURES: ALL modern restroom and shower facilities are closed for the season. RV dump station and water hydrants will remain on. Pit latrines are available in the campground. (POSTED 10/15/2026)

Beginning 10-19-2026 through 4-30-2027, the North and South Shower buildings in the campground will be closed for the winter.

Trail Update: Equestrian Trails are Open. If you have any questions, please call the park office at 563-425-4161. (Posted 10/19/2026)

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

The campground shower building with be closed starting October 23rd. This includes hydrants and the drinking fountain. They will reopen May 1st, 2027. The campground will also be closed beginning November 1st. It will reopen on April 1st, 2027. 

WATER SHUT OFF:  As of October 15th, 2026, water has been turned off and the modern restroom facilities are closed for the season.  Water will be turned back on late April to the beginning of May 2027.  The Vault Toilets, in the campground and near the Upper Picnic Area Shelter, remain open year round. (Posted 10/15/2026)

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)