This is a nice camp ground. Showers, flush toilets, clean, good spacing for sites. There are lots of amenities in the area and the view is amazing.
It's a large park with lots of different areas. The train museum is a must see. This park is a good place to picnic if you're traveling with kids.
One of the best, if not the best, beach and park in the Des Moines metro. It's a little bit of a drive from Des Moines but worth it, with a huge beach, large and small shelters, a wooden playground, marina, trails, and more. If you're in central Iowa looking for a beach day, this is a good choice.
Ahquabi is a small state park around a man-made lake that is a favorite spot for locals. It has a beach, camping, hiking trail, fishing spots, picnic shelters, and boat ramp (but the whole lake is no-wake). It's a nice spot if you're looking for a park that's small and simple.
Great Mexican food in a small town! They have everything you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant and great service.