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First Weekend in May is Now Free Camping Weekend Each Year

1/2/2006  - DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has designated the first weekend in May each year to be free camping weekend for Iowa residents. Free camping weekend only impacts state parks, and not county and federal campgrounds.

"Free camping weekend is a way to get people thinking and talking about camping, to encourage them to get out their gear and blow off the dust, and spend a weekend in the park on us," said Kevin Szcodronski, chief of state parks for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. "We chose the first weekend in May to avoid any conflict with Mother's Day, and to not crowd Memorial Day."

Free camping weekend began in 2002, and is for Iowa residents only. Nonresidents may camp during that weekend, but must pay the appropriate camping fee.

For more information, contact Szcodronski at 515-281-8674.

 

 

 

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