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    Our top choices for Oak Grove Recreation Area hotels

    1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

    A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

    2. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

    A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

    3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

    A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

    4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

    A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

    5. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

    A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

    6. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

    A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

    7. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a refrigerator.

    8. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

    An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

    9. Wildwood Lodge

    A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

    10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

    A hotel lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

    11. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

    A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

    12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

    A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

    13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

    An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.

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

    A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a sign reading "REVEL hotel".

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

    A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

    16. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

    A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern chandeliers, a bar area, and a revolving door leading to an outdoor area.

    17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

    A display case with pastries.

    18. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the building's exterior.

    19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

    An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

    20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

    A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

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    A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

    15.6 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area View

    A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

    Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

    8.9 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area View

    A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

    10 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area View

    A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

    7.3 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area View

    A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

    Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

    10.2 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area View
    9.4Exceptional1,011 reviews9.4Exceptional122 reviews9.2Wonderful1,049 reviews9.2Wonderful891 reviews9.0Wonderful1,002 reviews
    CA $132 CA $148 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 25 - Nov 26 CA $121 CA $136 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 23 - Nov 24 CA $110 CA $123 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 19 - Nov 20 CA $127 CA $142 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 19 - Nov 20 CA $132 CA $148 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 29 - Nov 30
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    Other attractions near Oak Grove Recreation Area

    Cherry Glen Recreation Area

    Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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    Cherry Glen Greenway

    Cherry Glen Greenway is just one of the places to see in Ankeny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Saylorville Lake Marina

    Explore the waterfront in Polk City with a trip to Saylorville Lake Marina. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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    Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

    Explore the great outdoors at Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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    Watercrest Park

    After visiting Watercrest Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

    Rating: 10.0/10 (1 review)

    Explore the great outdoors at Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Johnston. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Polk City Refuge

    You can take time to visit Polk City Refuge during your travels to Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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    Top Oak Grove Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

    Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a refrigerator.

    Wildwood Lodge

    A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

    Terrace/patio

    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    A corridor with a patterned carpet, seating areas with round tables, and a bar area with stools.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

    A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

    A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Oak Grove Recreation Area?

    Oak Grove Recreation Area is located in Polk City. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and golfing. You'll find 30 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

    What's the best place to stay close to Oak Grove Recreation Area?

    Qube Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Oak Grove Recreation Area. Other good options within a few miles include GrandStay Hotel & Suites and Tru By Hilton Ankeny.

    How many hotels will I find near Oak Grove Recreation Area?

    Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Oak Grove Recreation Area.

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

    Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked 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 use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Oak Grove Recreation Area.

    Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oak Grove Recreation Area?

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    What can I see and do near Oak Grove Recreation Area?

    Spend some time wandering around Cherry Glen Recreation Area, Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. Big Creek State Park, Saylorville Lake Marina, or Polk City Refuge are some local sights worth checking out. Saylorville Lake and Des Moines Area Community College are some sights worth a visit in the area.