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Iowa state parks free days 2026
Iowa state parks are free to enter. Lake Manawa and Waubonsie charge out-of-state vehicles $5.
At a glance
Always free Regular day-use fee: Free
Source: americasstateparks.org · checked Sunday, November 1, 2026
National parks in Iowa
The next national park fee-free day is Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day). It applies at national parks and monuments in Iowa too. All national park free days.