Contact Information 12397 NW 89th Court Polk City, IA 50226 ph. Open picnic shelters , located in pleasant settings around the lake, may be reserved for a fee through the park manager. The brown picnic tables are handicapped accessible. However, there are several large federal camping areas about four miles away on Saylorville Lake. Thirteen miles of snowmobile trails provide winter recreational opportunities.
Big Creek is also popular with cross-country skiers.
The Central Iowa State Park Bike Route is a 160-mile loop connecting Big Creek, Ledges and Springbrook state parks primarily utilizing paved county highways and the paved Raccoon Bicycle Trail. Ride it all for an adventure or ride only a portion of it for a weekend trek. The route ambles through 14 charming towns, is relatively flat, with a few challenging hills as you make your way across the picturesque valleys of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. Some bed and breakfasts and park concessionaires offer a shuttle service for gear or luggage for a nominal fee. Reservations for gear shuttle must be made in advance.