Ready for this summer's passport to adventure? Download the State Park Passport for a chance to win prizes as you visit parks and forests across Iowa!
It’s free to sign up -- the more parks you visit, the more chances for prizes!
Now through Oct. 31, State Park Passport holders can earn points by checking into more than 60 state parks and forests. Get started by signing up and downloading the passport onto your mobile device.
Please note: If you signed up in 2023, last year's passport has expired. You must sign up again for the 2024 State Park Passport to participate.
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2024 Prizes and Giveaway:
Every check-in counts as an automatic entry into a giveaway for a a three-night stay at a cabin at Backbone State Park. There is no limit to the number of entries!
Redeem Points for Prizes
Earn and "bank" points that can be redeemed for various prizes. Each park has a different point value (either 100, 200 or 300 points), with remote parks earning higher points. Once points are redeemed, your passholder points reset to zero. So, cash-in early, or bank points for higher level prizes:
 | 500 points – any passholder redeeming at this level gets $5 off an overnight camping stay |
 | 1,000 points – first 500 passholders to redeem at this level get a beautiful state park sticker created by Iowa artist Naomi Friend. Choose from 20 different designs! |
 | 2,500 points – first 300 passholders to redeem at this level get a free Iowa state park t-shirt! |
 Find the "Hidden Gem" in each park!Along with checking into parks through the passport, visitors can then discover “Hidden Gems” as they explore. Each park and forest on the passport includes a description of a “Hidden Gem” feature, such as a historical marker, scenic overlook, special trail and more. |
