Big Creek State Park

About Big Creek State Park

The largest beach in the Iowa park system, twenty miles from Des Moines beside Saylorville Lake. Boat rentals on the water, a paved trail to Saylorville, and picnic ground busy enough to prove the point on any July weekend.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🚻 Restrooms
• ⛺ Screened Shelters
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

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🎒 Gear up for Big Creek State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars

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• Ledges State Park
• Walnut Woods State Park
• Badger Creek State Recreation Area
• Banner Lakes At Summerset State Park
• Lake Ahquabi State Park
• Springbrook State Park