He said that the coalition was against public camping sites as described by the legislation, and said while Iowa cities like Des Moines are considering creating public camping sites ...

As the 2025 camping season approaches, the Iowa DNR is looking for volunteers who love the outdoors to serve as campground hosts at Iowa's state parks and forests. According to the Iowa DNR ...

DES MOINES — Legislation in the Iowa House and Senate would prohibit unauthorized camping on public lands, which advocates for people experiencing homelessness argue would “criminalize ...

Iowa lawmakers debated a bill setting a statewide ordinance against using public property for camping, sleeping, or long-term shelter. If law enforcement were to find someone violating the policy ...

Members of an Iowa House judiciary subcommittee discuss a bill that would prohibit unauthorized camping of sleeping on public property Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.