State Park Alerts & Closures

PARK ROAD OPEN: The road at Ambrose A Call is open for the season.. Posted April 3rd, 2026.

Water Off: The water is off for the season at Ambrose A Call State Park. (Posted October 16, 2025)

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 Off: Modern facilities throughout the park are shut down for the season.  This includes the shower buildings, dump station and modern restrooms throughout the park.  The cabins are open year-round. (Posted 10-22-25)

Water Off: Water facilities will be closed October 21, 2025, bathroom and shower facilities will be closed for the season as well. Pit latrines will remain open. (Posted 10/15/25)

As of April 2nd, the equestrian trails are closed due to wet conditions. The 14 mile gravel lake and pond trail remain open for use. When trails have dried sufficiently this message will be removed. 

Campground Status: The North, Middle (Beach), and South campgrounds are not accepting reservations for 2026 due to ongoing renovations. The current expected reopening date is July 15, 2026. We anticipate that one or more of the campgrounds may reopen earlier than July 15, 2026. When the project is completed and a final reopening date is set for all three campgrounds, the DNR will send a notification email. If you wish to be notified of the reopening, please fill out the following form: Brushy Creek Campgrounds Notification Google Form. (Posted December 19, 2025)

Shower Building Closure: Both Modern Shower Buildings will be closed due to renovations. Construction is planned to be done by May 16, 2026. There will be port-a-potties available as well as the Vault toilet located near sites 11 and 10 available for use. This alert will be removed when the shower buildings are operational. (Posted November 20, 2025)

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)

Modern Shower Building and Dump Station on for the Season

Water Off: Modern Shower Building, Restrooms and Dump Station are closed for the season. The pit latrine and hydrant by the family cabins are open. (Posted 10/20/2025)

Water Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

Water Off: Modern restrooms, hydrants and shower buildings are closed for the season. The buildings and water will be reopened in mid-April 2026. (Posted 10/1/2025).

Water Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

DOCKS:  Both docks have been installed for the 2026 Season.  (Posted 3/23/26)

Water Off: Water has been shut off, bathroom facilities have been closed, and the dump station is closed for the season. Water will be turned back on sometime around the beginning of May 2026. The pit toilet will remain open. (Posted 10/15/2025)

Water Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

The Campground is open for the season. Hydrants and Electricity are on at the sites, and the dump station is open. The Shower House in the upper portion of the campground is open for the season. The Shower House in the lower portion of the campground opens later in April.

Campground Closure for Potential Flooding: Due to potential flooding in the spring the campground is closed April 1 - May 16, 2026. Each week on Monday’s the DNR will determine if the closure can be lifted for reservations the following Tuesday - Monday. If you wish to be notified when the closure is modified, please fill out the following form: 2026 George Wyth Campground Notification Form. (Posted February 6, 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: Green Valley Rd is closed just south of 130th St. for a culvert replacement.  Estimated closure is 14 days.  To access the north side of the park or the campground you will have to go to 110th St north of the park and bring Green Valley Rd south to 130th St. 140th St. at the spillway is closed for a bridge replacement.  Estimated completion date is September 2026.  (Updated 4/1/2026)

Water Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

Water Off: Shower buildings are closed for the season. They will reopen mid-April 2026. (Posted 10/16/25)

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)

The east pontoon dock at Opie Ave boat ramp area has been damaged due to ice heaving this past winter. We will be replacing this dock in late May or early June. For slip renters, please use caution while accessing the current dock.

We will be replacing both courtesy docks at the sailboat ramp in late May or early June

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 trails at Lake of Three Fires State Park have been closed due to heavy rainfall. This message will be taken down when the trail have been reopened.

Water Off: The restrooms, shower facilities and dump station are closed for the season. (Posted 10/24/25)

FACILITIES: Most of the modern restrooms throughout Ledges State Park are now open for the spring season. The west campground shower building remains closed until April 15th. All water hydrants, the RV dump station, and electrical service are on and open for the spring season as well. (Posted 4/14/2026)

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. (Posted 3/17/2026)

Through the spring months, park staff will be conducting prescribed fire resource management activities in Ledges State Park on days where the weather is favorable. Be advised you may encounter delays in reaching certain parts of the park when a prescribed fire is being conducted. Signs will be posted along roadways adjacent to any fire activity. If you have any questions about prescribed fire activities at Ledges State Park, please call the park office at (515) 432-1852. This alert was updated on 3/19/2026.

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)

Water Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

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 Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

The modern shower house and restroom are open for the season. 

Water Off: All water systems are off for the season. (Posted 11/4/2025)

Water Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

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

Water Off: The water is off for the season. All modern restrooms and shower facilities are closed. (Posted October 16, 2025)

Facility Update: Facility Update: 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 after a tree fell on the shelter, causing damage. (Posted 02/19/2026)

 Water Off/Restroom Closures: Modern Restrooms, shower facilities, water hydrants and dump station are closed throughout Pine Lake State Park. Vault Toilets are available at the Circle Point Shelter and Upper Boat Ramp. (Posted 10/15/2025) 

Campground Closed: The Pleasant Creek Campground 3 is closed through November 15, 2026, due to renovations. (Updated April 14, 2026)

Water Off: All water facilities are shut down for the season.  They will be turned on mid to late April 2026 as weather permits. (Posted 10/21/25)

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) 

Equestrian Trail Clsoure: The dirt trails have been closed for equestrian use, the Wet Weather Trail (WWT) is open. This alert will be removed when trail status has changed. (Updated 3/17/2026)

Water Off: Modern shower restroom facilities and water hydrants are closed and shut off for the season. Pit vault toilets remain available for year round use. Facilities will re-open in late April of 2026. (Posted 10/06/2025)

Whitebreast Trail Closure. The equestrian/multi-use trails in Whitebreast Unit have been closed due to wet conditions. This alert will be removed when trails reopen. (Posted 04/01/2026)

Water Off: Water throughout the park has been turned off for the season. The shower building, modern restrooms, and hydrants will remain unavailable until the 2026 recreation season. Pit latrines throughout the park are still accessible. (Posted 10/24/25)

Water Off: Water is off for the season. (Posted 10/16/25)

Water Off: Modern restroom, shower facilities, dump station and water hydrants are closed in the Union Grove State Park campground. Vault toilets are available in the campground. (Posted 10/14/2025)

Water Off: Modern restrooms in Campground are closed for the season. (Posted 10/21/2025)

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) 

Campsite water is on and the dump station is open. Campground restrooms will remain closed until April 16th. 

Water Off: Campground restrooms are closed, the water and dump station is off for the season. All pit vault latrines will remain open for the winter. (Posted 10/27/2025)

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 for temporary use.

Water Off: The campground shower building and playground restroom facilities will be closed. This includes hydrants and the drinking fountain. They will reopen by May 1, 2026. (Posted 10/22/2025)

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 Off:  Water has been shut off, and facilities have been closed for the season.  The two vault toilets will remain open.  Water will be turned back on and facilities will be opened sometime around the beginning of May 2026.  (Posted 10/16/2025)

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)