Iowa’s state parks — visited by up to 16 million people a year — need more than $100 million in repairs for fixing leaking roofs and rotting shelters and updating sewage lagoons. And many of these ...

According to visitors, this Iowa gem is jam packed with nature and activities, from lakeside camping and fishing to scenic trails that keep you exploring.

The state of Iowa is doing away with state park rangers as part of a recent state agency realignment plan under the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Park rangers will transition to conservation ...

The beginning of May marks the start of peak camping season in Iowa, and many of the state parks have made updates for this summer season. There are more than 4,400 campsites across Iowa's state parks ...

The 2026 camping season has officially begun at Iowa's premier outdoor destinations, with Palisades-Kepler State Park and Wanatee Park welcoming visitors from mid-April through mid-October. However, ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Iowa state parks and state forests will host volunteers Saturday for clean up and maintenance projects in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Andy ...

Carefully curated from every corner of our beloved state, these Iowa state parks offer prime seating for the best shows of the autumn season. We're talking glowing yellows, burning oranges, and rusty ...

DELAWARE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Following this week’s severe weather and flood warnings, several Iowa state parks are working to keep their activities open for Memorial Day Campers. “With the weather, ...

Governor Reynolds speaking at a bill signing ceremony today at Big Creek State Park. (RI photo) Lawmakers have directed the Iowa Natural Resources Commission to review how accessible state parks are ...