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

Black Hawk State Park Campgrounds modern facilities are open for the season.

As of April 24th, 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 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 done by May 16, 2026. There are port-a-potties available near the shower buildings 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)

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

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

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

Flooding: Due to the rising waters of the Mississippi, the both docks have been removed from the water.  They will be reinstalled when the water returns to a lower level and damage can be addressed. (Posted 4/20/2026)

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)

Water Update: 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. (Posted April 1, 2026)

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)

As of 4/24/26 modern restrooms at the beach and shower buildings in the campground have been turned on

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)

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)

Dock: 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. (Posted April 2, 2026)

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.

As of 4/22/2026, the restrooms and shower buildings in the main campground and the equestrian campground are open for public use. The north campground shower building will remain closed as park staff is working to fix leaks. 

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)

The Canyon Drive is currently closed to vehicle traffic after a heavy rainfall event on April 23rd. Once stream levels subside, park staff will clean sediment out of the low water crossings and reopen the road to vehicles. In the meantime, visitors are welcome to hike into the canyon, either along the closed roadway or on any of the trails. The best places to park for canyon access are at the Oak Woods picnic area or the Flood Pole parking lot. This alert will be removed when the Canyon Drive is reopened. 

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)

Trail Closure: The equestrian trails are closed due to wet and unsafe conditions. This alert will be removed once trails are appropriate for use. (Posted April 1, 2026)

Water On: The modern shower house and restroom are open for the season. (Posted April 1, 2026)

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)

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)

Lower Pine Lake Boat Ramp Closure:Lower Pine Lake boat ramp will be closed starting April 28th for construction of a ADA parking space and a sidewalk leading to the courestsy dock. Dock will be removed on Monday April 27th and will be reinstalled when constrctuion is completed. (Posted 04/24/2026)

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

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)

Prescribed Fire: Park staff will be conducting prescribed fire resource management activities in Preparation Canyon State Park on April 21, 2026. Expect heavy smoke on April 21 & 22, and active fire within the unit to continue for approximately a week. Staff will continue to monitor the unit throughout this time. (Updated 4/21/2026)

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) 

Equestrian Trail Closure: 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)

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)

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 04/24/2026)

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 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)

South Shower building is open and water is on to frost free hydrants in campground  4/24/2026

Water On: North Shower Building and modern facilities in campground are open and on for the summer. The South Shower Building is currently not on. (Posted 4/20/2026)

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 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)