Des Moines, Iowa Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Hotels near Des Moines, Iowa: Chase Suite Hotel Des Moines, Des Moines 1.7 miles away Days Inn West Des Moines, West Des Moines 2 miles away Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, West Des Moines 2.5 miles away Heartland Inn Des Moines West, Des Moines 2.7 miles away Wildwood Lodge Clive, Clive 2.8 miles away Courtyard Des Moines West/Clive, Clive 2.8 miles away Ramada Des Moines West/Clive, Clive 2.8 miles away La Quinta Inn Des Moines West Clive, Des Moines 3 miles away Americas Best Value Inn - Des Moines/Urbandale, Urbandale 3 miles away Drury Inn Suites W Des Moines, West Des Moines 3 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Des Moines- West, Clive 3.1 miles away Comfort Suites At Living History Farms, Urbandale 3.1 miles away Best Western Clive Inn & Suites, Clive 3.1 miles away Sleep Inn Urbandale, Urbandale 3.2 miles away Days Inn Urbandale-Des Moines West, Urbandale 3.4 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport, Des Moines 3.6 miles away Valley West Inn, West Des Moines 3.6 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites WEST DES MOINES- JORDAN CREEK, West Des Moines 3.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different. Lake Halice This lake has a lot of crappies, bass, and blugills. Nothing of real size.  I hear there was a dye off of the fish in the lake and has been restocked.  Lots of action and catch and release only...... Dale Maffit Reservoir Is this a good lake to go to with your family?...I wish that they could open more area's for fishing.. I've caught my first 7lb large mouth bass there.....Would like to know names or sources I could contact for interveiw for profile of lake and its history for a school project....The reservoir was built during the depression as a back up water supply. The grave stones in the park do not actually hold people. The stones were moved up on top of the hill when they proceeded to flood it. The coffins were not moved so they are somewhere out in the lake. Kind of creepy but that is what I have learned in 35 years of fishing there.... Lake Easter 12 miles away easter lake has fairly good fishing for blue gulls maybe channel cats, moderate big mouth bass fishing. people say its good for cropie but i personaly have caught none and my friend about 2 years back (2004) caught a walleye... Adventurland Campground 17 miles away 3 PHOTOS Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom... PETS:All pets must be on a leash at all times., FIRES:Campfires must be off the ground in a fire pit.  No ground fires or fire rings., STORE:Our country store has all the basic necessities., GROCERY:Walmart & Target within five minutes., POOL:Outdoor pool... Fun Rides... Locomotive... Balloon ride... Adventureland Campground features full service hookups, modern showers & restrooms, recreational areas, outdoor swimming and tent camping all in the best location.  Take the trolley over to Adventureland Park with over 100 rides, shows and attractions your family is sure to have the most fun all year.  Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino offers a free shuttle to our guests looking to win it big, take in a concert, or watch the horses run.  Looking for the best in hunting, fishing, and camping gear?  We are the closest campground to the new Bass Pro Shop opening soon.  The Iowa State Fair is just a short drive from our beautiful resort.  Our campground is seasonal open April through October.  Adventureland Resort takes reservations for the season year round. (515)265-7384 or (800)532-1286... Seven Oaks 27 miles away It was flipping sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Fun Valley 80 miles away they just shut down........ Campgrounds near Des Moines, Iowa:    Timberline Best Holiday Trav-l, Waukee, 6 miles away    Iowa State Fair Campgrounds, Polk County, 14 miles away    Griff's Valley View RV Park, Altoona, 17 miles away    Adventurland Campground, Altoona, 17 miles away        3 PHOTOS Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...    Ledges State Park, Madrid, 17 miles away    Wildwood Hills Ranch & Cnfrnc, St Charles, 17 miles away    Lake Ahquahi Campground, Warren County, 18 miles away    Lake Ahquabi State Park, Indianola, 19 miles away    Dallas County Fair Campgrounds, Dallas County, 19 miles away Paddling Rivers Near Des Moines, Iowa:    Raccoon River, PolkCounty, 2 miles away        Class I-II - 0.1 miles long (Walnut Woods SP Ledges) Ski Areas Near Des Moines, Iowa:    Seven Oaks, Iowa, 28 miles away        275 vertical feet It was flipping sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...    Fun Valley, Iowa, 81 miles away        240 vertical feet they just shut down........ Golf Courses Near Des Moines, Iowa:    Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines, 3 miles away    Ponderosa Public Golf Course, West Des Moines, 4 miles away    Des Moines Golf & Country Club, West Des Moines, 5 miles away    Legacy Golf Club, Norwalk, 6 miles away    Blank Golf Course, Des Moines, 7 miles away    Echo Valley Country Club, Des Moines, 7 miles away Lakes Near Des Moines, Iowa:    Lake Halice, Polk CountyCounty, 2 miles away        ...s, and blugills. Nothing of real size.  I hear there was a dye off of the fish i...    Dale Maffit Reservoir, Dallas CountyCounty, 4 miles away        Is this a good lake to go to with your family?...    Camping Gear Info Go to Iowa Index