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Flooding Updates - Updated 9/11/08
The East and West gates are open. Unable to drive north as the road is closed at the river bridge. The South Lake campground is closed due to road construction. Six Pines campground and the beach area are open. The boat ramp will not be open until at least October 1, 2008. Call the park office at 563-927-2527 for updated information. (posted 9/18/08)
The bridges on the Copperas Beds Trails, Indian Mounds Trail and the trail below the manager's residence have been destroyed by flooding. Call the park office at 515-359-2539 for updated information. (posted 9/11/08)
The Playground is currently closed and needs some work before it can be reopened. Contact the park office at 515-359-2539 for updated information. (updated 9/11/08)
The park is open for day use as of July 25, 2008. Brinker Lake is open for boating. The north shore is off limits due to the mining operation that is going on. For the safety of the public please obey the no trespassing signs. The campground, beach and Lodge remain closed. The park will be open at 8:00 am and close at 10:30 pm. We have closed signs at the campground and no trespassing signs at the beach and we ask that the public obey them for their own safety. Our open shelters Josh Higgins, Rotary Shelter and Fisher Shelter are open for reservations through our reservation system. (updated 9/10/08)
The park is open. The one way loop around the southern lake is closed to motor vehicle traffic. The whole park is open to bicycles and pedestrians. (updated 9/11/08)
The park was affected by flooding during the months of June and July. The park has since reopened to include the main park roadway, enclosed rental lodge, picnic areas, hiking trails, and Raccoon River boat ramp. The campground remains closed. Significant electrical and grounds repairs are needed in the campground area. The campground is expected to remain closed through September and into October.(updated 9/11/08)
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