To protect the health of visitors and staff during the COVID-19 health emergency, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is extending closures of campgrounds and other park facilities through May 14th.

Facilities that remain closed include campgrounds, bathrooms, playgrounds, cabins, shelters, lodges, visitor centers and museums. All in-person programs and events are also cancelled or postponed through at least May 14th, according to the DNR. State parks and forests remain open for day-use opportunities, but visitors are reminded to strictly abide social distancing rules and not gather in groups. The public is advised that as conditions change, so may policies on park visitation and overnight stays.