Four-Season State Parks in Iowa

Lakes, Beaches & Miles of Hiking & Biking Trails

Lakes, love and laughter – that’s a getaway to one of Iowa’s many state parks. Four-season recreation abounds in the Hawkeye State, where you can enjoy a state park picnic in the “Food Capital of the World” – or try your hand at water-skiing, ice fishing, or horseback riding in outdoor Iowa.

Take the boat out on Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs, and fish for bass, walleye and catfish this summer in western Iowa. Ever tried water skiing? Now’s your chance at Lake Macbride State Park – just a short drive from Coralville, Cedar Rapids, and Williamsburg over on the eastern side of the Hawkeye State. Want winter recreation? Stick around the Cedar Rapids area for a day at the Pleasant Creek State Park – home to great snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing opportunities.

Cyclists, look forward to a zip down the 90-mile Central State Park Bike Route at Big Creek State Park set near Des Moines, Ankeny, and Clive. And winter visitors, try ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing at Rock Creek State Park neighboring Grinnell.

The possibilities are endless in Iowa’s state parks, so start packing, and look forward to a Midwestern getaway no matter the time of year.

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Best Western Hotels Along the Way:

Ankeny Hotels

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BEST WESTERN Metro North

133 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny IA 50021-9771
Phone: (515) 964-1717  |  Fax: (515) 964-8781  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Heated pool

Ankeny Diner, on premises, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 50's style diner

Exercise gym

Cedar Rapids Hotels

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

90 Twixt Town Road NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52402-3205
Phone: (319) 377-6386  |  Fax: (319) 377-6386  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Complimentary breakfast

Fine dining on premises

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with a 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $10 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Exercise gym

Hot tub, whirlpool

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BEST WESTERN Cooper's Mill Hotel

100 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids IA 52405-2736
Phone: (319) 366-5323  |  Fax: (319) 366-5323  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Heated pool

Cooper's Mill Restaurant, on premises, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, restaurant hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week.

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with a 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $10 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Exercise gym

Clive Hotels

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Des Moines West Inn & Suites

1450 NW 118th Street, Clive IA 50325-8243
Phone: (515) 221-2345  |  Fax: (515) 440-2790  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Complimentary continental breakfast biscuits and gravy, hot sausage links, hot waffles, eggs, yogurt, cereals, croissants, pastries

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with a 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $15.00 per day per pet with a $100 per week maximum.

Exercise facility 24 hour

Indoor pool heated environmental salt water pool

Coralville Hotels

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BEST WESTERN Cantebury Inn & Suites

704 1st Avenue, Coralville IA 52241-2104
Phone: (319) 351-0400  |  Fax: (319) 351-1657  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Complimentary continental breakfast

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $20 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Exercise facility, open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Spa, whirlpools 2

Council Bluffs Hotels

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BEST WESTERN Crossroads of the Bluffs

2216 27th Avenue, Council Bluffs IA 51501-6953
Phone: (712) 322-3150  |  Fax: (712) 322-6233  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Expanded continental breakfast

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $10 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Exercise facility open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Council Bluffs largest hotel pool

Grinnell Hotels

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Pioneer Inn & Suites

2210 West Street S, Grinnell IA 50112-8108
Phone: (641) 236-6116  |  Fax: (641) 236-5783  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

free hot breakfast, served buffet style

Pets may be accepted. Please contact the hotel directly for full details.

Exercise facility

Heated, Indoor Pool and Spa

Williamsburg Hotels

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BEST WESTERN Cozy House & Suites

1708 N Highland Street, Williamsburg IA 52361-9633
Phone: (319) 668-9777  |  Fax: (319) 668-9770  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Complimentary continental breakfast

Heated pool

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $20 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Exercise facility Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Children's activities indoor pool