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Camping
News Release

Iowa State Park Campgrounds Prepare for Winter Transition; Off-Season Rates Begin Oct. 16

As another busy camping season winds down, Iowa DNR park and forest staff are preparing campgrounds for the first freezing temperatures of the fall.

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October 13, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
Volunteering
State Parks
News - Featured
News Release

Statewide Volunteer Day this Saturday at Iowa state parks and forests

Join Statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at over 20 Iowa state parks and forests to help clean up, maintain facilities, and care for nature.

Display Date
September 22, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News - Featured
State Parks
News Release

Lend a hand at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 26

Join Iowa DNR's Volunteer Day on Sept. 26! Help restore state parks with trail cleanups and more.

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September 8, 2026
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State Parks
News Release

Ledges State Park reopens Sept. 1

Ledges State Park will fully open on Tuesday, Sept. 1 after a month-long road project at the park.

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September 1, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
State Parks
News Release

Lewis and Clark State Park Reopens for Day Use and Camping

Lewis and Clark State Park reopened July 17, for day-use and overnight camping, after completing the first phase of an extensive hazardous tree removal project.

Display Date
July 21, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
State Parks
News Release

Ledges State Park Set to Close for Road Construction

A road and parking lot resurfacing project will close all access to Ledges State Park, including the campground, hiking trails, roads and parking lots Aug. 3.

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July 14, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
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State Parks
News Release

Focus on the Journey: Explore Iowa. Win Prizes. Take Your Best Photo!

The Iowa State Parks Passport is back in 2026 and better than ever.

Display Date
June 9, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
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State Parks
News Release

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

Display Date
May 19, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
Iowa's Wildlife
State Parks
News - Featured
News Release

Black bears becoming regular visitors in Northeast Iowa

Black bears are becoming regular visitors in Northeast Iowa, prompting Pikes Peak State Park to install bear-proof trash cans as a safety precaution.

Display Date
May 12, 2026
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Bear-proof trashcan at Pikes Peak State Park.
News - Featured
State Parks
News Release

Eight Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside State Park Camps for families living near Waterloo, West Des Moines, Anamosa, Vernon, Madrid, Maquoketa, Palo and Polk City.

Display Date
January 27, 2026
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Springbrook State Park Wildlife Camp
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State Parks
News Release

Dozens of seasonal employee opportunities available in Iowa state parks for summer 2026

Iowa state parks have dozens of openings for recreational aides, seasonal patrol officers and a carpenter for the summer 2026 season.

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December 23, 2025
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State Parks
News Release

Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day 2026

DES MOINES – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest!

Display Date
December 16, 2025
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First Day Hikes at Pine Lake.
State Parks
News Release

Ledges annual meeting to be held in Boone

BOONE – Ledges State Park staff will host their 10th annual State of the Park public meeting on Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., in Boone.

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December 9, 2025
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Volunteering
State Parks
News Release

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 27

Iowa state parks have set Saturday, Sept. 27 as annual Volunteer Day, when Iowans are invited to lend a hand at several state parks and forests.

Display Date
September 9, 2025
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State Parks
News Release

Iowa State Parks Open Doors to More Accessible Adventures

DES MOINES – As the seasons shift and cooler days set in, a new DNR web page makes it easier to explore outdoor experiences that are accessible to all.

Display Date
September 2, 2025
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Accessible overlook at Bellevue State Park.

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