Iowa state park campgrounds open April 1 with all sites now reservable

Iowa state park and forest campgrounds are now open for reservations online or by phone, with all campsites across the state park system available for booking. The change follows a successful pilot project at Maquoketa Caves State Park in 2021, where all sites became reservable, leading to increased efficiency and positive feedback from campers. The new system allows campers to make reservations using a credit card, with availability showing immediately and the option to change reservations until 10 p.m. on the day of arrival. This shift aims to streamline the reservation process, improve visitor experience, and free up staff to focus on park maintenance and visitor assistance.