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    Big Creek Lake is a great lake in an area with lots of outdoors fun all around. Big Creek Lake is not far at all from Des Moines. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Big Creek Lake has to offer, you can camp at Timberline Best Holiday Trav-l. High temperatures at Big Creek Lake all through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's, and the nighttime is quite chillier of course, commonly in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while  
   Big Creek Lake night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 0's. This lake is so wonderful. Jester Park Golf Course is a nice golf course close by, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Seven Oaks.
After a long day outdoors TownePlace Suites Des Moines Urbandale is a good location to spend a night or two; probably you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Saylorville Lake is just a very short distance away. The
 
               annual rain here at Big Creek Lake is about average; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. Get covered with water paddling on Raccoon River, and Big Creek Terminal Dam has nice water scenery.
This lake is so wonderful. Turkey Creek is a perfect place to stop by, and if you need a place to stay Americas Best Inns-Johnston Des Moines is a brilliant choice. Yeah, come here to Big Creek Lake for a nice time. Big Creek Lake is a pleasant location to visit for more than one day, Ledges State Park is a pleasant location to camp nearby, and if you've had enough of Big Creek Lake, Big Creek Pounding Area is nearby.

 
TownePlace Suites Des Moines Urbandale, Johnston
8 miles away
TownePlace Suites by Marriott? is an extended-stay hotel where you can balance work and life as you like, with the comfort, flexibility and affordability you require. Relax and feel at home with a ful...

Americas Best Inns-Johnston Des Moines, Johnston
9 miles away
Americas Best Inn and Suites have become known for comfort, value and the friendly attention of a welcoming staff that cares. At Americas Best Inns and Suites, we keep your comfort in mind and offer w...

Current weather conditions at Big Creek Lake, Polk County, Iowa
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Local climate location: BOONE 18 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.81222
Longitude: -93.74111

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These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek Lake.
 Hotels Near Big Creek Lake:
TownePlace Suites Des Moines Urbandale, Johnston, 8 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Johnston Des Moines, Johnston, 9 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Des Moines, 9 miles away
Ramada Des Moines, Des Moines, 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Urbandale IA, Urbandale, 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Creek Lake:
Ledges State Park, Madrid, 7 miles away
Timberline Best Holiday Trav-l, Waukee, 13 miles away
Griff's Valley View RV Park, Altoona, 17 miles away
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds, Polk County, 18 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Big Creek Lake:
Seven Oaks, Iowa, 16 miles away
      275 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Big Creek Lake:
Raccoon River, Polk CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 0.1 miles long (Walnut Woods SP Ledges)
 Golf Courses Near Big Creek Lake:
Jester Park Golf Course, Granger, 3 miles away
Beaver Creek Golf Course, Grimes, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Creek Lake:
Big Creek Pounding Area, Polk CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Saylorville Lake, Polk CountyCounty, 7 miles away

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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
15 miles away
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....

Seven Oaks
16 miles away
It was flipping sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Adventurland Campground
18 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...

Lake Easter
18 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...

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