EIGHT NEWS AT SIX. IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TO THE IOWA STATE FAIR. THE GATES OPENED THURSDAY MORNING, SO PEOPLE CAN GET A TASTE OF ALL THINGS IOWA. BUT SOME STATE FAIR FANS HAVE ALREADY SET UP SHOP.

DES MOINES — The Iowa State Fair Campgrounds are now open. More than 2,300 sites are fully equipped with water and electrical hookups, including 734 sites with sewer and three large bathhouses ...

We're nearly two weeks into spring in Iowa, which means more and more campgrounds in the state will begin to fill up as we reach peak camping season. As temperatures rise and you begin to plan your ...

The beginning of May marks the start of peak camping season in Iowa, and many of the state parks have made updates for this summer season. There are more than 4,400 campsites across Iowa's state parks ...

What better way to kick off the summer than eating smores over a campfire and sleeping under the stars? But before you can enjoy the recreation, you have to pick where to pitch your tent. If you're ...

Across Iowa, a total of 83 parks and recreation areas — including 21 that are managed through lease agreements with counties and municipalities — invite visitors to experience tens of thousands of ...

The threat of heavy rains as the remnants of Isaac move through the central U.S. isn’t keeping campers away from southeastern Iowa state parks over the Labor Day weekend. Mick Klemesrud is spokesman ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help out for next year's camping season. The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season, which typically ...

DES MOINES - The Iowa State Fair Campgrounds have plenty of campsites available now through mid-July with country comforts alongside city conveniences and excitement. The Ccampgrounds house more than ...