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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AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

3 out of 5
Price was $450, price is now $388 per person
$388
per person
Jan 28 - Jan 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Amarillo (AMA) to Des Moines (DSM)
8/10 Very Good! (818 reviews)
The room was nice. Staff was very pleasant.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

2.5 out of 5
Price was $490, price is now $398 per person
$398
per person
Jan 28 - Jan 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Amarillo (AMA) to Des Moines (DSM)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (708 reviews)
We found a bug on our bed, it bite Russ.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3 out of 5
Price was $448, price is now $394 per person
$394
per person
Jan 28 - Jan 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Amarillo (AMA) to Des Moines (DSM)
9/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
Very clean, quiet, and great staff!

Reviewed on Dec 15, 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

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

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

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

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

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

2.5 out of 5
1304 North 4th Avenue Winterset IA
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA
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
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
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

3 out of 5
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
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
Lakeside Hotel Casino

Lakeside Hotel Casino

3 out of 5
777 Casino Dr Osceola IA
Lakeside Hotel Casino
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