State Park Alerts & Closures

Water Off and Modern Facilities Closure: The shower buildings, dump station and modern facilities are closed throughout the park for the season.  Pit toilets are still available.  The cabins are still open and available to reserve.  (Posted 10/29/26)

Deer Hunt: 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. (Posted: 10/16/2026)  

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)

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

Lodge Closure: The Lodge at Beeds Lake State Park will be unavailable for reservations from May15-June 30, 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 Friday 11/13/2026 for staining.

Docks: The docks at the East, West, and 100th Street boat ramp have been removed for the season. The Beach Boat Ramp dock by Big Creek Marina will be removed by 11/13/2026. This alert will be updated when it is removed. The Williams Drive Boat Ramp dock is still in place and will remain in the water until temperatures near freezing. 

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 15, 2027.  (Posted 10-15-26)

Water Off and Modern Facilities Closure: Shower Building will be closing for the season on November 2, 2026.  All other outside water will remain on pending weather conditions. (Posted 10/28/2026)

Trail Closoure: 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. (Posted 10/29/2026)

Water Off and Modern Facilities Closure: In the South Equine Campground the restroom and shower buildings will be closed for the season on October 26.  Water hydrants and electricity remain on for off season camping through November 30 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 15, 2027. (Posted 10/6/2026)

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

Modern Facilites Closure: 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. (Posted 10/19/2026)

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 11/3/26). 

The Elk Rock State Park campground will be closing December 1st 2026 for the season and will re open February 28th 2027. No camping will be allowed at this time. For further information please call the park office at 641-842-6008.

Modern Facilites Closure: All modern restrooms and shower buildings will be closed starting Monday October 19, 2026 and re-opening mid-April 2027. For further information please call the park office at 641-842-6008. (Posted 9/25/2026)

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

Modern Facilites Closure: As of October 15, 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 1, when the Campground closes for the season.  The Vault Toilet remains open year round. (Posted 10/15/2026)

Water Off and Modern Facilites Closure: Shower Building #2 is closed for the season. Please use the other shower building in the front area of the campground until Tuesday, November 10th when all remaining facilities will be closed for the season. A pit latrine is available in the center of the campground for winter use. (Updated 10/30/2026)

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

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)

Modern Facilites Closure: Lacey-Keosauqua State Park campground, cabins and beach house lodge will be closed from November 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, due to a wastewater construction upgrade. (Posted10/23/26)

Modern Facilites Closure: All modern restrooms and shower facilities have closed for the season. 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 30. 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. (Updated 10/23/2026)

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)

As of November 2nd, 2026, the modern restroom facilities are closed for the season. Hydrants, dump station, and pit-vault latrines will remain open (POSTED 11-02-26).

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.

Modern Facilites Closure: The restrooms at Lake of Three Fires have been closed for the season. A pit vault toilet remains open near the CCC shelter.  

Modern Facilites Closure: 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) 

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)

Water Off: Modern facilities are closed for the season. This includes all restrooms, yurts, and fish cleaning station. (Posted 10/26/2026)

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

Modern shower and restroom facilities are closed for the season. Pit vault toilets remain available for year round use in the non-electric campground, equestrian campground, across from the campground shelter/playground, and at the turn-around overlook. Facilities will open in April of 2027.

Equestrian Trails Closed due to wet and unsafe conditions. This alert will be removed once conditions improve. SC

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 Facilities Closure: The modern restrooms have been closed for the season effective October 21th, 2026. Pit latrines, frost free hydrants, dump station and electricity will remain open during the off season. Pit Latrines are available at the Uppper Pine Lke Boat Ramp and Circle Point Shelter. Modern Restrooms will re-open April 15th, 2027. (Posted 10/21/2026)

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

Modern Facilities Closure: Modern restrooms and water are shut down for the season.  Facilities will be turned on around May 1st, 2027 depending on weather.  (Posted 10/26/26)

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)

Modern Facilites Closure: Modern shower and restroom facilities are closed; hydrants and the dump station will be closed on November 1, 2026. Pit vault toilets remain available for year-round use. Facilities will reopen in late April of 2027. (Updated 10/26/26)

Modern Facilites Closure: The campground shower house is closed for the season and will reopen in April 2027. The electricy will remain on until November 30, and the pit latrines will remain open year round. (Updated 10/26/2026)

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

South Boat Ramp Access of Juniper Avenue will be closed for repaving of the parking lots and roads.     The boat ramp and area access will be closed starting November 2nd, 2026 until completed.      The completion will possibly be this fall if weather permits.     Please use other accesses in the area or boat ramps in the park.   We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and for more information please contact the park office at 641-236-3722.    

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 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 11/4/2026)

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

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 2027. (Posted 10/26/2026)

Road Closure: 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)

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 11/03/2026)

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)

Roads: The roads through Stone State Park have been closed for the season. The park is still open to the public. Parking areas can be found at the equestrian lot, parking lot across from the park office, and Highway 12 entrance. Roads will reopen at the beginning of the 2027 rec season. (Posted 11/2/26)

Modern Facilites Closure: 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 15, 2027. (Updated 10/26/2026)

Modern Facilites Closure: All of the 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)

Modern Facilites Closure: The North and South Shower buildings in the campground is closed for the winter. The facilities will reopen by April 30, 2027. (Updated 10/26/2026)

Facilites Closure: Campground restrooms are closed for the season. Dump station is closed for the season. All water in campground is turned off for the season. 

Modern Facilites closure: The campground shower building are closed for the season. This includes hydrants and the drinking fountain. They will reopen May 1, 2027. The campground will also be closed beginning November 15. It will reopen on April 1, 2027. (Updated 10/26/2026)

Modern Facilities closed for winter season: Modern facilities including restrooms and show house are now closed for the winter season. Pit latrines and frost free hydrants are still available to for use. 

Modern Facilites Closure: The 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. (Updated 10/26/2026)