OFF-SEASON FACILITIES: Restrooms at the Jolly Boat Picnic Area will be closed for the season on September 5, 2023. Restrooms at the Inland Cat and Atlantic Shelters will be open only for shelter reservations beginning September 5, 2023. Modern restrooms at Beverly Dinghy, Duster, Ensign, and Firefly Shelters will close for the season on October 2, 2023. Modern restrooms at Cadet Shelter, Hampton Shelter, Beach, East Boat Ramp, and West Boat Ramp will be available until October 15, 2023, weather permitting. Vault toilets are available for off season use at the Beach boat ramp, Disc Golf Course, and Williams Drive Boat Ramp. (Posted September 3, 2023)
FISHING PIER CLOSURE: The universally accessible fishing pier at Big Creek State Park was damaged in the August 2020 derecho weather event. The pier itself and surrounding area are scheduled to be renovated over the winter of 2023/2024. The pier, parking lot, and immediate area around the pier will be closed during replacement. A short section of the Neal Smith Trail will be closed during construction, trail users may detour through the parking lot. Work is expected to begin in October 2023 and is expected to be completed in June of 2024. Please contact the park office at 515-984-6473 or big_creek@dnr.iowa.gov with questions. (Updated August 3, 2023)