Flooding
Impacts State Parks Across Iowa Heading in to Camping Kick-off Weekend
Heavy rains and flooding conditions caused some campsite, road and trail
closures at a number of Iowa state parks.
The Iowa DNR has a list of impacted parks on its website at
www.iowadnr.gov then click on State
Parks, then click on Current News, Lake Levels and Construction Updates,
then on Flooding Updates. It is also available at
www.reserveiaparks.com then
click on pink Park Notices/Reservation Closures button at the bottom of
the page.
The lists will be updated as necessary. The following is the list of
parks impacted by flooding or high water.
George Wyth State Park
George Wyth State Park is planning to reopen April 30. For updated
information contact the park office at 319-232-5506.
Backbone State Park
Backbone State Park is experiencing flash flooding. The East, West and
North Gate entrances and boat ramp are closed to vehicle traffic. The
trout streams and shelters are unusable. The cabins, South Lake campground
and Six Pines campgrounds are unaffected. For more information call the
park office 563-924-2527.
Fairport State Recreation Area
Due to river conditions and campground flooding at Fairport State
Recreation Area, many campsites will be unusable through May 19.
Reservable sites 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are still usable at this time. Walk-in
campsites are also available. Check the website for more information or
contact the park office at 563-263-4337
Pikes Peak State Park
The boat ramp at Sny Magill, 5 miles south of Pikes Peak State Park on the
Mississippi River, is closed due to flooding. For updated information
contact the park office at 563-873-2341.
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Due to heavy rain and the rising Cedar River, the boat ramp at Palisades-Kepler
State Park is flooded and closed. Call park office at 319-895-6039 for
updated information.
Lake Macbride State Park
Due to high water and flooding on the Coralville Reservoir, the Lake
Macbride Dam Road that leads to the Lake Macbride Dam area, the Fisheries
Station and the Coralville Reservoir boat ramp, is closed. The road will
most likely be closed for at least three weeks and possibly longer
depending upon upcoming rainfall. For updated information contact the park
office at 319-624-2200.
Ledges State Park
The canyon road at Ledges State Park is closed due to flooding and is not
expected to reopen before the weekend; however, if the situation changes,
park staff will open the canyon road. For updated information contact the
park office at 515-432-1852.
Wapsipinicon State Park
The lower road along the Wapsipinicon River in Wapsipinicon State Park is
closed and will remain closed through this weekend. For updated
information contact the park office at 319-462-2761.
Volga River State Recreation Area
The trails at Volga River State Recreation Area will be closed this
weekend due to heavy rains last week. The trails have sustained some
damage from the heavy rains and are currently too wet to use. Dry weather
and trail repairs are needed before the trails are ready for use. The rest
of the area is open including the regular campground and picnic areas next
to the lake.
Lake of Three Fires State Park
Lake of Three Fires Equestrian trails will remain closed for this weekend
due to the wet weather.
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
All trails south of the South day-use area will be closed. The rest of the
trails will be weather dependant.
Stephens State Forest
The trails at Stephens Forest remain closed due to wet conditions and
extensive damage from last winter's ice storm. The trails will likely be
closed through this weekend.
Elk Rock State Park
Storm damage at Elk Rock State Park has been cleaned up, but due to the
wet weather, the equestrian trails will remain closed.
Nine Eagles State Park
The equestrian trails at Nine Eagles State Park are closed due to wet
conditions.
Waubonsie State Park
The equestrian trails at Waubonsie State Park are closed due to heavy
rains.
