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A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

A dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.

1. Qube Hotel

2.2 km from Big Creek State Park

Jaime

RM331

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

16.2 km from Big Creek State Park

Gregory J

RM331

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

13.9 km from Big Creek State Park

Robin

RM364

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

12.1 km from Big Creek State Park

Tyler

RM343

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

5. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.5 km from Big Creek State Park

gary

RM371

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

6. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

16.1 km from Big Creek State Park

Dawn

RM382

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

7. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

15.4 km from Big Creek State Park

Carl

RM465

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

14 km from Big Creek State Park

Christopher

RM343

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

9. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

15.5 km from Big Creek State Park

Jacklyn J

RM355

RM398 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

15.8 km from Big Creek State Park

Lisa

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

A hotel sign with "Premier Best Western" and "Ankeny" written on it.

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

16.3 km from Big Creek State Park

Nicholas

RM327

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

13.1 km from Big Creek State Park

Brett

RM517

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A My Place Hotel building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

13. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

16.4 km from Big Creek State Park

Edwin

RM353

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

14. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

13.1 km from Big Creek State Park

MELINDA

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

16.4 km from Big Creek State Park

laura

RM356

RM399 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a lamp, a sofa, and a view through a door to a bathroom and kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

16.6 km from Big Creek State Park

Leslie

RM326

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in desk, a vanity with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and multiple windows.

A hallway with vending machines and a clean, tiled floor.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a stone accent wall.

17. Sonesta Essential Des Moines

16.8 km from Big Creek State Park

Atong

RM241

RM282 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a door, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.

A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a flat roof.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

18. Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

16.5 km from Big Creek State Park

Teri

RM289

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

A hotel reception area with a self-service kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a sign indicating a corner market.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs, and a colorful carpet.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

16.3 km from Big Creek State Park

Aimee

RM392

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern lounge area with a central table, seating arrangements, and a decorative ceiling piece.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and chairs around the pool area.

A lobby with two blue armchairs, a geometric wall art piece, and a seating area with colorful chairs.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

17.2 km from Big Creek State Park

Cara

RM448

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Creek State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Qube Hotel	8.4 Very good 821 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,047 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston	9.2 Wonderful 855 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 371 reviews	View

Top Big Creek State Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff and yummy breakfast!"

Qube Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay in town. Stayed here twice now and priced well."

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, big, quiet"

Other attractions near Big Creek State Park

Big Creek Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Big Creek Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Polk City Community Library

After visiting Polk City Community Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Tournament Club of Iowa

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Polk City at Tournament Club of Iowa. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.

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Morse Family Park

After visiting Morse Family Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Leonard Park

Leonard Park is just one of the places to see in Polk City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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All Seasons Park

After visiting All Seasons Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Miller Park

After visiting Miller Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Doc Simmer Memorial Park

Doc Simmer Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Polk City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Creek State Park?

Big Creek State Park is located in a welcoming area of Polk City that travellers like for its coffee shops and festivals. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Big Creek State Park?

Qube Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Big Creek State Park. Other good options around the area include Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston and GrandStay Hotel & Suites.

How many hotels are there near Big Creek State Park?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Big Creek State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Creek State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Big Creek State Park.

What can I see and do near Big Creek State Park?

Spend some time wandering around Jester Park, Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area and Oak Grove Recreation Area. Enjoy nature at Saylorville Lake, Walnut Ridge Recreation Area or Cherry Glen Recreation Area. If you've got some time to explore the area around Big Creek State Park, you may want to make a stop by Tournament Club of Iowa, Saylorville Lake Marina and Big Creek Wildlife Management Area.

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Our top choices for Big Creek State Park hotels

1. Qube Hotel

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

5. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

6. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

9. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

13. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

14. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

17. Sonesta Essential Des Moines

18. Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

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Top Big Creek State Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Qube Hotel

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

Other attractions near Big Creek State Park

Big Creek Wildlife Management Area

Polk City Community Library

Tournament Club of Iowa

Morse Family Park

Leonard Park

All Seasons Park

Miller Park

Doc Simmer Memorial Park

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