Iowa State Park visitors can sign up and download the State Park Passport app to earn points toward prizes and giveaway opportunities. In its sixth year through partnership with Travel Iowa, the Passport has been a popular way to explore new parks and track outdoor adventures.
Through October 31, passport holders can earn points by checking into dozens of state parks and forests. Each park has a different point value (either 100, 200 or 300 points), with remote or “hidden gem parks” earning higher points.
500 points – any passholder redeeming at this level gets $5.00 off an overnight camping stay
1,000 points – first 500 passholders to redeem at this level get a beautiful and unique sticker. Created by Iowa artist Naomi Friend, choose from 20 different state park designs.
2,500 points – first 300 passholders to redeem at this level get a free Iowa state park t-shirt
Additionally, each check-in counts as an automatic entry into a sweepstakes drawing for a three-night stay at a four-bedroom cabin at Springbrook State Park.
Once points are redeemed, the passholder resets to zero points and starts earning again to get any additional points, so cash-in early, or bank for higher level prizes.
