The Best Hotels Closest to Badger Creek State Recreation Area in Van Meter - 2026 Updated Prices

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A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

1. Wildwood Lodge

11.6 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Paul

£80

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

2. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

12.8 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Nathan

£74

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

12.7 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Jodi

£79

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A lobby with a brown sofa, grey armchairs, a small round table, and a vending machine.

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, a large apple-shaped sign, and a kitchen display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted lamp.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

8.6 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Timothy

£94

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

5. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

11.8 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Paul

£81

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a framed picture on the wall, a sink, and a microwave.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large blue accent wall.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with stone and brick facade.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a clear entrance, American flags, and a welcoming sign.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

8.7 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Ronald

£81

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

7. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

8.9 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Gary

£89

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A modern restaurant with a variety of seating options including tables, chairs, and sofas.

A MainStay Suites hotel with a modern design, parking lot, and a clear sky.

8. Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

8.1 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Sophia

£78

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

9. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

9.2 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Justin

£83

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A bathroom with a round mirror, wooden cabinets, and a towel rack with white towels.

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

10. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12.3 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Barbara

£108

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, round ceiling lights, and several tables and chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table, and two bedside lamps.

11. West Des Moines Marriott

9.8 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

William

£115

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with MainStay Suites and Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels. It features a modern design with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

12. MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

8.1 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Nathan

£86

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel with a large, illuminated entrance canopy and a prominent 'HOTELS' sign.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, green chairs, and a large striped umbrella.

A bar area with a 'WXYZ' sign, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and four black bar stools.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and chairs, featuring a patterned rug and a view of the dining area.

13. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

8.1 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Gina

£76

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple refrigerators, and bar stools.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A patio area with wicker furniture and a brick wall.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

9 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Debra Ann

£88

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, a 'Welcome' sign, and a clear entrance.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a cityscape view.

15. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

10.1 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Chad

£73

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, a counter with a menu, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a microwave.

A hotel with a curved exterior, stone facade, and a patio area with outdoor seating.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.

16. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

8.6 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Pedro

£87

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A multi-story building with a stone bridge over a calm water feature, surrounded by trees and well-lit pathways.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a basketball court.

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area in the background.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

8.7 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Mindy

£90

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a floral mural.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and tables, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

18. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

9.5 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Chris

£66

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling and brick pillars, overlooking a parking lot with cars and a distant landscape.

A hotel room with a grey patterned carpet, a grey sofa with cushions, a wooden cabinet, a television, a small refrigerator, and a window with pink curtains.

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a curtain, and a towel rack with towels.

A covered bridge inn with a brick entrance and a covered patio area.

19. Covered Bridge Inn

9.9 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

harley

£71

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious living area with a central island, seating arrangements, and a view into the adjacent dining area.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a fire feature.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A bar area with multiple tables and chairs, shelves with decorative items, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. The Rewind West Des Moines, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.9 mi from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Diane

£128

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wildwood Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,223 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 133 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,204 reviews	View

Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel"

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet rooms. All staff were very friendly. Great breakfast"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, excellent room, quiet location"

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was amazing we was at the State fair and wouldn’t be until late they said that was ok even if was after midnight and the breakfast was very good the hotel was amazing and we will stay there again when we are in Des Moines"

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Badger Creek State Recreation Area?

Badger Creek State Recreation Area is located in Van Meter. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best place to stay close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area?

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West 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 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Badger Creek State Recreation Area. Other good choices around the area include Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines and Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Badger Creek State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Badger Creek State Recreation Area hotels

1. Wildwood Lodge

2. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

5. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

7. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

8. Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

9. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. West Des Moines Marriott

12. MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

13. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

14. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

15. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

16. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

18. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

19. Covered Bridge Inn

20. The Rewind West Des Moines, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Wildwood Lodge

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Other attractions near Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Trindle Park

Bob Feller Museum

Van Meter Public Library

Van Meter City Hall

West Grand Golf

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Whisper Point Park

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