Onawa, Iowa – Lewis and Clark State Park campground was reopened to campers on Thursday, nearly two months after it was closed as a precaution ahead of the predicted Missouri River flooding.
"We pulled all the electrical breakers, removed other expensive utilities to try to minimize the impact of the flood waters, but the flood did not come so we did not have the extensive clean up in order to reopen the park," said Kevin Szcodronski, chief of State Parks for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
"The campground, lodge and modern restrooms are open with two caveats: for the rest of the recreation season, campsites will be available on a first come basis and several campsites immediately along Blue Lake will remain closed to allow them to further dry out," Szcodronski said. The lodge may be reserved by calling the park office at 712-423-2829.
Lewis and Clark State Park, near Onawa, has a popular campground, drawing on average about 25,000 camper nights per year.
