Pammel State Park Tours

A trip to Pammel State Park is the perfect remedy to hectic city life. Slow right down, lace up your hiking boots and explore this protected area of natural beauty.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Winterset. Pammel State Park is a great place to begin here, but there are lots of other interesting spots to visit. John Wayne Birthplace Museum, Roseman Bridge, and The Winterset Stage are not far from the protected natural landscape and and will cap off your day nicely.

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My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3 out of 5
Price was $811, price is now $699 per person
$699
per person
Dec 20 - Dec 27
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)
9/10 Wonderful! (752 reviews)
Fully stocked "My Store" shown in the picture was pretty bare. Bed was not made when I arrived. MGR had a lot of things going on and seemed to be the only one there. After originally saying they were fully booked, they were able to get me another room that was bigger and nice. Hotel was clean.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $1,240, price is now $1,079 per person
$1,079
per person
Dec 20 - Dec 27
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Did not have breakfast. I stayed in Des Moines for the Paul McCartney concert. I was hoping your bar would be open after the concert as many people wanted to continue the party. Lots of people standing in the lobby talking about concert and if the bar or a coffee bar would have been available that would have been perfect. Our room was awesome and your staff is very friendly.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
Price was $1,080, price is now $942 per person
$942
per person
Dec 20 - Dec 27
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews)
We enjoyed this hotel and our stay there. No complaints at all about the staff, cleanliness or service. The only thing we disliked was the layout of the room. The toilet was enclosed in a room with a door, but the shower and lavatory were not. So whoever was taking a shower had no privacy from other guests in the room.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Popular places to visit

#adventure Built in 1883 by Harvey P. Jones and George K. Foster, Roseman is 107 feet in length and sits in its original location. It was renovated in 1992 at a cost of $152,515. In Robert James Waller’s novel, The Bridges of Madison County, and the movie of the same name, Roseman is the bridge Robert Kincaid seeks when he stops at Francesca Johnson’s home for directions. It is also where Francesca leaves her note inviting him to dinner. Also known as the “haunted” bridge, Roseman is where two sheriff’s posses trapped a county jail escapee in 1892. It is said the man rose up straight through the roof of the bridge, uttering a wild cry, and disappeared. He was never found, and it was decided that anyone capable of such a feat must be innocent.

Roseman Bridge

4/5(5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Winterset with a stop at Roseman Bridge. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Roseman Bridge
On a stop over going to Whistler Mountain #blue #wanderwoman #Canada #takemeback

Clark Tower

4/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Winterset with a stop at Clark Tower. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Clark Tower
Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Badger Creek State Recreation Area during your travels to Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Badger Creek State Recreation Area
Trindle Park in Van Meter. Nice park, heavily wooded, two picnic shelters separated by a short drive, and a short gravel trail off of the second shelter.

Trindle Park

Trindle Park is just one of the places to see in Van Meter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Trindle Park

John Wayne Birthplace Museum

4.5/5(62 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

John Wayne Birthplace Museum

Madison County Courthouse

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Madison County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Winterset, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Madison County Courthouse

Best Lodging Options Near Pammel State Park

Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 out of 5
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA
Covered Bridge Inn
Edgetowner Motel

Edgetowner Motel

2.5 out of 5
804 Guthrie St, De Soto, IA
Edgetowner Motel
Motel 6 Stuart, IA

Motel 6 Stuart, IA

2 out of 5
203 SE 7th Street, Stuart, IA
Motel 6 Stuart, IA
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Lakeside Hotel Casino

Lakeside Hotel Casino

3 out of 5
777 Casino Dr, Osceola, IA
Lakeside Hotel Casino
Aloft Waukee

Aloft Waukee

3 out of 5
2848 Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee, IA
Aloft Waukee
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

2.5 out of 5
240 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

3 out of 5
295 South 64th st, West Des Moines, IA
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
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