STATEWIDE FACILITY CLOSURES: All pit latrines and port-a-potties are closed until April 15, 2020. Due to lack of restroom facilities, all camping cabins and shelters are closed until April 15, 2020. Campgrounds are open but campers must provide their own self-contained bathroom until park restrooms are available. Self-contained includes bathrooms in RVs/travel trailers/5th wheels and portable camping toilets. All modern restroom and shower facilities are currently closed for the winter season. Many parks try to have modern campground facilities open in mid-April, weather permitting. Some parks open modern camping facilities mid to late April, weather permitting. All lodges are currently closed through April 30, 2020. Playgrounds are not cleaned and sanitized. DNR strongly recommends visitors avoid playgrounds to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 - user discretion is advised. (POSTED 3/30/2020)
Area Closure: The Hogsback Picnic area, beach parking area, and tunnel between the Hogsback area and Beach will be closed from April 1 to May 15th for phase 1 of a tunnel renovation project. Questions about this closure can be directed to the park office at 641-858-5832 or pine_lake@dnr.iowa.gov. (Posted 3/26/2020)
The cabins at Pine Lake State Park will be closed from July 31, 2020 - May 31, 2021 for a renovation project. Questions regarding this closure can be directed to the park office at 641-858-5832 or pine_lake@dnr.iowa.gov. (Updated 3/5/2020)
SHELTER AND CAMPGROUND CLOSURE: The campground and circle point shelter at Pine Lake State Park will be closed from July 31, 2020 - May 31, 2021 for a renovation project. Questions regarding this closure can be directed to the park office at 641-858-5832 or pine_lake@dnr.iowa.gov. (Updated 3/5/2020)