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Camping
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News Release

Campground hosts needed for upcoming recreation season, 2024

The Iowa DNR is seeking people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people, to consider becoming volunteer campground hosts.

Display Date
January 30, 2024
Employment
State Parks
State Forests
News Release

Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024

The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers across the state park system for summer 2024.

Display Date
January 30, 2024
State Parks

Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day

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 12, 2023
State Parks

Ledges State Park 100th anniversary kickoff event Dec. 21

2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Ledges State Park.

Display Date
December 12, 2023
State Parks
News Release

Book a state park cabin in January or February, get 20% off your stay!

Are you ready for a cozy getaway in an Iowa State Park cabin?

Display Date
December 8, 2023
State Parks
Public Meeting or Comments

Iowa DNR to host open house on Backbone State Park forest stewardship plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss forest stewardship plans for Backbone State Park and Forest, from 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 15.

Display Date
November 7, 2023
State Parks
News Release

Iowa DNR to host open house on Lake Keomah improvement plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Lake Keomah State Park, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Nov. 1.

Display Date
October 17, 2023
State Parks
Public Meeting or Comments

Iowa DNR to host open house on Red Haw State Park improvement plans

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Red Haw State Park.

Display Date
October 3, 2023
State Parks

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Reopening Ribbon Cutting Event

The Cedar Valley Trails Partnership and the Iowa DNR will host a celebration and ribbon cutting for the newly paved section of the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail.

Display Date
September 19, 2023
State Parks

Lend a hand in a state park at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 23

Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' annual statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Display Date
September 12, 2023
State Parks
News Release

Derecho-damaged trees focus of salvage timber sale at Pilot Knob State Park

A portion of Pilot Knob State Park will close Sept. 26 to allow for removal of trees in the southeast portion of the park.

Display Date
September 6, 2023
State Parks
Public Meeting or Comments

Iowa DNR to host open house on Clear Lake State Park improvement plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Clear Lake State Park, at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 11.

Display Date
September 5, 2023
Boating
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
State Parks
Camping
News Release

Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2023

The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways.

Display Date
August 29, 2023
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
State Parks
Hunting
News Release

Big Creek Wildlife Area is hidden in plain sight

Big Creek Wildlife Area is roughly 3,100-acre, one stop outdoor shop just 10 minutes from Ankeny.

Display Date
August 9, 2023
State Parks
Public Meeting or Comments

Iowa DNR to host open house on Gull Point State Park improvement plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Gull Point State Park, at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 22.

Display Date
August 9, 2023

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