State park

Big Creek State Park

The park entrance is 1.6 miles from Polk City. Day use is free. Big Creek State Park is a state park in Polk County, Iowa.

Big Creek State Park map

Big Creek State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Big Creek State Park is free to visit.
Big Creek State Park is 1.6 miles from Polk City.
Yes, Big Creek is open to swimming at Big Creek State Park.

Before you go

Big Creek State Park is 1.6 miles from Polk City.

Trails

  • Hoover National Monuments Effigy Mounds National Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page

What to see

  • Golf course Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
  • State park Designation in agency park name

Swimming

  • Big Creek