Title: Badger Creek State Recreation Area in Van Meter - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Badger-Creek-State-Recreation-Area-Hotels.0-l635035015166160896-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Van Meter](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Van-Meter.d3000437643.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Badger Creek State Recreation Area Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Badger-Creek-State-Recreation-Area.d635035015166160896.Car-Rental-Guide)[Van Meter Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Van-Meter.d3000437643.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Badger Creek State Recreation Area Tours and Activities ![Badger Creek State Recreation Area (near Van meter) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000437643/e0e3cd90-954d-4aca-9e46-385c9d96c3e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Badger Creek State Recreation Area (near Van meter) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000437643/e0e3cd90-954d-4aca-9e46-385c9d96c3e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Badger Creek State Recreation Area Activities [Van Meter travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Van-Meter.dx3000437643) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Badger Creek State Recreation Area Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hilton Des Moines Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21330000/21321600/21321542/3d4c6021_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hilton Des Moines Downtown Downtown Des Moines CA $833 per person May 22 - May 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Ottawa (YOW) to Des Moines (DSM) 9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews) This property is modern, super comfortable, restaurant bar - it can be a conference hotel or a family vacation. Parking, valet, layout is all so efficient, convenient and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Online check in and room highlight guest safety and security. Nice lobby bar that can be as business-like or as casual as guests make it. Great stay. 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