State Park Alerts & Closures

Road Open: The road at Ambrose A. Call is open for the season.  It will remain open weather permtting until November 2025.

Campground Open: The campground at Ambrose A. Call State Park is open for the season.  It will remain open until November 15, 2025, weather permitting. (Posted April 15, 2025)

Campground Facilities:  The water hydrants are now operational in the campground.  The east and west shower building are now open for the season.  (Updated 5/1/2025)

Water On/Shower House Open:  The shower house is open and the water is turned on for the 2025 recreation season. (Posted 4/18/2025)

Trails Temporarily CLOSED for equestrian and bike use:  Soft trails at Brushy Creek are closed due to wet conditions. The 14 miles of all-weather gravel Lake and Pond trails remain open.  This alert will be removed when they have dried sufficiently to reopen.  Posted May 20, 2025

Beach and South Campground OPEN:  The Beach and South Campgrounds will be accepting reservations from May 11, 2025 - May 31, 2025.  Walk-in, self registration camping will still be allowed. The closure may or may not be extended as construction schedules are determined. If you want to be notified if the closure is modified fill out the following form, Brushy Creek Campground Google Form.  (Updated May 9, 2025)

North Campground Closure Due to Renovation:  The north campground is closed for 2025 for major renovations.  (Updated April 15, 2025)

Road Closure:  DETOURS/ROADWORK, repaving and bridge replacement will affect access to Cedar Rock.  Access is only possible form the City of Quesqueton.  There will be 2 weeks in July where tours CANNOT be offered.  Please check the Friends of Cedar Rock for the most up to date DETOUR/ROADWORK access information.

Reservations are required, call 319.934.3572, email cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.gov

Tours May 21-Oct 12 Wendesday-Sunday, each hour from 10am - 3pm EXCEPT when July paving prohibits access.

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 Renovation/Closure:  Due to an upcoming renovation the campground is currently not accepting reservations for 2025.  The north half of the campground is expected to open around June 1.  The south half of the campground will remain closed the entire 2025 recreation season.  If you want to be notified if the closure is modified, fill out the following form, Clear Lake Campground (Posted 12/30/2024)

Water On: The Modern Shower Building and Restrooms are Open for the Season. (Posted 4/11/2025)

TRAILS: Currently all multi-use trails are closed to biking and equestrian traffic due to wet trail surface conditions from rain and freeze thaw conditions. The trails are still available to hike, jog and walk on. This bulletin will be removed when trails are opened back up for biking and equestrian use. For further information please call the park office at 641-842-6008. (updated 5/20/25). 

Mile Long Bridge (Highway 14) Closure: Starting on April 8, Highway 14 will be closed between Highway G40 and Highway G28.  Highway 14 will be closed to all traffic and a detour will be in place using Iowa 163, Highway T17 and Highway 92.  This closure will affect access to the park from the north.  The project is expected to be completed in October.  (Posted March 27, 2025)

Docks: Both docks have been installed for the 2025 recreation season. (Posted 4/29/2025)

FACILITIES OPEN FOR SEASON:  All water hydrants are turned on and the Shower Building is open for use.  (POSTED 5/5/2025)

Green Valley Road is Closed between 150th Street and 140th street for a bridge replacement.  Estimated completion is June 1st, 2025.

Facilities are Open:  All modern facilities and shower houses are open for the season.  (Posted 4/30/2025)

Campground Open For The Season:  All campsites are available by reservation only.  All electrical, water, and wastewater utilities are on for the camping season.  Both shower buildings are open.

Facilties Open: Campground facilities are open for the season.  Shelter #5 bathroom is closed due to a water leak, but a porta potty is available at Shelter #5.  (Posted 4/11/2025)

Please keep out of the lake bed.  Conditions of dried silt give the appearance of solid ground, when in fact the soils are very soft.  These conditions could lead to entrapment, if you fall into these spots. (Posted 7/23/24)

Lake draw down for renovations will begin Tuesday, July 9th.  Project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2026.  During this project, Lake Keomah will remain open along with camping and its amenities.

Facilities closing due to the renovations include the Beach and Lodge.

Shelters are at a first come first serve availability during this time and are not reservable (Updated 7/23/24)

Lake Keomah is scheduled for a major reconstruction project.  This will improve water quality, provide better amenities for park users and increase structure for fishing.  In order for this project to begin the lake will be drained.  As a result, a drawdown will start after July 4, 2024. Project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2026. (Posted March 11, 2024)

Request to be notified when Lake Keomah Lodge, Shelters, and Beach reopen: The Lodge and Beach at Lake Keomah State Park are closed from August 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025, due to renovations.  Shelters are at a first come first serve availability during this time and are not reservable.  If the project starts later or is completed earlier than expected, DNR can notify you that the closure will be removed for the lodges and shelters. If you would like to be notified, fill out the following form, Lake Keomah Facilities reopens. (Posted 09/18/2023)

The fish cleaning/grinder station at Lake Macbride State Park located near the primitive campground is now open for the summer season. (Posted 4-22-25)

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)

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)

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)

Effective 5/20/25, the equestrian trails have been closed due to rain. This bulletin will be removed when the trails have been re-opened.

Modern Shower and Restrooms are Open:  Modern shower buildings and restrooms are OPEN for the season.  (Posted 4/17/2025)

The shower house located in the campground is now open  for the season. Posted 04/30/2025.

The Canyon Drive is currently closed to vehicle traffic due to heavy rainfall creating flash flooding. Visitors are welcome to park in the Oak Woods picnic area near the canyon entrance gates, or the Flood Pole parking lot near the canyon exit. Most of the trails should be accessible by hiking from either of these locations. Visitors are advised not to enter the flood waters though as the swift moving water is very dangerous. Once water levels subside and debris is cleaned off the roadway, the road will be reopened and this alert will be removed. This alert was updated last on May 20, 2025.

Campground Open For The Season:  All campsites are available by reservation only.  All electrical, water, and wastewater utilities are on for the camping season.  The west campground restroom/shower buidlign is also open now for the season. (Updated 4/15/2025)

2025 CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS:  Starting March 1, 2025 demolition and reconstruction of the east campground restroom/shower building will occur.  The project is expected to be completed by early July 2025, but hopefully much sooner.  Campers and other vistors can expect increased construction traffic and nocie during this timeframe. Contractors will be prohibited from working every Friday from 5:00pm through all day Saturday, weekly.  

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)

The caves in the park are Closed every year from October 15th until April 15th as they server as a hibernaculum for overwintering bats. 

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)

Lodge Viewings, Monthly: 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.

Modern Facilities: Are on and open for the season

Water On:  The water at Pilot Knob has been turned on for the season.  (Posted 5/1/2025)

Modern Facilities:  The modern restroom and shower facilities are open for the season throughout Pine Lake State Park.  (Updated 4/16/25)

Campground Water:  Water facilities in the campground have been turned on for the recreation season.  Other bathrooms and water facilties in the park will be on 4/25/25.  (Updated 4/18/2025)

Drinking Water Advisory and Water Restriction:  It is recommended to not drink the water without boiling it first or to use an alternative source.  Also, the park is under a water use restriction.  The park will remain open, the modern bathroom/shower facilities will remain open and the water hydrants within the campground will be on.  This notice will be removed when the advisory and water restriction is lifted.  (Posted May 15, 2025)

Modern Facilities Are Open:  Modern restrooms and the shower building are open.  (Posted 4/15/25)

Campground Closure: The campground is not accepting reservations for 2025 until the reopening date is identified.  (Posted 12/27/2024) 

All facilites at Springbrook State Park have water and are open for the 2025 rec season. The water hydrants are also open for public use.  (POSTED 05/04/2025)

Equestrian Trail Closure:  All multi-use trails are closed to equestrian and bike traffic due to wet conditions.  This alert will be removed when trails are opened back up for use.  (Posted 5/19/2025)

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 are open, and 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 04/14/2025)

The Equestrian Trails are currently CLOSED. If you have any questions, please call the park office at (563) 425-4161. (POSTED 5/20/2025) 

Modern Facilities Are Open:  Modern restrooms and the shower building are open.  (Posted 4/28/25)

Due to a bridge replacement the Albany Equestrian and Non Equestrian campgrounds have not been accepting reservations for 2025.  However, there has been a delay in the project so reservations in these two campgrounds will be accepted May 14 - June 1, 2025.  For any updates on the project or closure, DNR can notify you. If you would like to be notified when the campground opens, fill out the following form: Volga River Albany Equestrian Campground Google Form.
(Updated May 12, 2025)

Campground restrooms and dumpstation are open for the season. Water has been turned on. 

Campground Open For Season:  Campground restrooms and dump station are open for the season. Water is turned on.  (Updated 4/15/2025)

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 - May 31, 2026, the camping cabins (4,5 and 9) will not be accepting reservation October 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026 and the lodge will, not be accepting reservations from OCtober 1, 2025 - May 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 3/28/25)

Non Equestrian Campground: The non equestrian campground will have no water or modern facilities available from April 1 - June 30, 2025 due to a waterline project. The equestrian campground will not be affectd by the waterline project.  (Posted January 1, 2025)

All of the modern cabins (1, 2 and 3) and the Overlook shelter will not be accepting reservations from April 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, the camping cabins (4, 5 and 9) will not be accepting reservations October 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 and the lodge will not be accepting reservations from October 1, 2025 - February 28, 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 January 28, 2025)

Water Is On For Season:  Water has been turned on and the facilties are open for the 2025 recreation season.  (Posted 4/26/25)