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

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

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 hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

1. Qube Hotel

2.2 km from Big Creek State Park

Frank

₹7,577

₹8,958 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.5 km from Big Creek State Park

gary

₹9,922

₹11,113 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

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

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

3. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

13.9 km from Big Creek State Park

Annette

₹7,493

₹8,392 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

16.1 km from Big Creek State Park

MARION

₹9,336

₹10,456 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

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

5. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

15.5 km from Big Creek State Park

Susan

₹9,231

₹10,338 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

16.2 km from Big Creek State Park

Shazia

₹10,770

₹12,063 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

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

16.4 km from Big Creek State Park

Edwin

₹8,845

₹10,378 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

14 km from Big Creek State Park

Christopher

₹8,032

₹8,996 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

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

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

9. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

13.1 km from Big Creek State Park

MELINDA

₹9,221

₹10,327 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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.

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

16.2 km from Big Creek State Park

Dave

₹8,214

₹9,199 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

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

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

16.3 km from Big Creek State Park

Jean

₹9,064

₹10,151 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

13.1 km from Big Creek State Park

Ervin

₹11,586

₹12,976 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

16 km from Big Creek State Park

Daisy

₹5,623

₹6,298 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a long corridor.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, metal chairs, and a safety sign.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

16.2 km from Big Creek State Park

Darren

₹9,221

₹10,327 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

15. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

16.3 km from Big Creek State Park

Michelle

₹9,271

₹10,383 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

16. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

16.6 km from Big Creek State Park

Amy

₹9,221

₹10,327 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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

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.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

15.8 km from Big Creek State Park

Lisa

₹9,541

₹10,686 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items.

A kitchenette with shelves stocked with snacks and a refrigerator containing bottled water and soda.

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

16.3 km from Big Creek State Park

Jennifer

₹8,883

₹9,948 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

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

16.4 km from Big Creek State Park

Denise

₹8,916

₹9,985 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a grey sofa with orange cushions.

A modern conference room with a long table, several chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and built-in shelving with decorative items.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a flagpole with flags.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

16.5 km from Big Creek State Park

Steven

₹8,788

₹9,842 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Creek State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Qube Hotel	8.4 Very good 790 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 362 reviews	View
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 796 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 947 reviews	View
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston	8.8 Excellent 1,886 reviews	View

Top Big Creek State Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great - I had a bunch of girls with me for a birthday party, and the woman who was running breakfast was so considerate of them. It was very nice to see. I wish I would have caught her name!"

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Quiet room."

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay"

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

8/10 Good

"Clean room and comfortable bed"

Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"While we spent much of our time away from the hotel, we did check out the amenities. The breakfast options were very good, plenty of choice that changed daily and was of good quality. The hotel was very new and still in excellent condition. The exercise and pool areas were small'ish but nicely matched to the size of the hotel and outfitted with good equipment."

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"As advertised"

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 8 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?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Big Creek State Park. Other good options around the area include Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines and Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston.

How many hotels are there near Big Creek State Park?

Expedia has 8 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, Fender's Brewery and Jester Park Land Management Area.

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Our top choices for Big Creek State Park hotels

1. Qube Hotel

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

3. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

5. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

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

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

9. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

15. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

16. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

17. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

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

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

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Top Big Creek State Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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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