State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
Badger Creek State Recreation Area
Badger Creek State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Iowa, United States.
State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.4689° N, 93.9089° W |
| Managed by | Iowa state park system |
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About Badger Creek State Recreation Area
Badger Creek State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Madison County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Van Meter. The park covers over 700 acres (280 ha) of land and includes the 276-acre (112 ha) Badger Creek Lake. The lake has two boat ramps and multiple fishing jetties; fish living in the lake include bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. The entire recreation area is also open for hunting. The recreation area is known for its annual sunflower field. The field, which is located in a different spot each year, is planted in spring and typically blooms in July or August.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Van Meter, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Van Meter |
Airports near this park
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- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 13.8 miles away
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 103.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Badger Creek State Recreation Area?
Badger Creek State Recreation Area is in Iowa, United States (41.4689° N, 93.9089° W).
How do I get to Badger Creek State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Van Meter, Iowa. near the city of Van Meter.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iowa_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Iowa state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badger_Creek_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).