6801 Southeast 32nd Avenue
Pleasant Hill
Iowa, 50327
(515) 266-1563
www.mycountyparks.com/county/polk/park/yellow-banks-park.aspx
Yellow Banks Park is a campground or RV park located in Pleasant Hill.
The 140-foot tall bluffs at Yellow Banks Park rise above the Des Moines River and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The bluffs are formed from loess soil deposited by the wind during the time of the glaciers. Hiking trails at this 552-acre park lead to scenic overlooks, an oak savanna, a Native American burial mound, and a unique backpacking camping area. This is a prime area for viewing migrating raptors in spring and fall.
Nearby restaurants include Roca, Dos Rios located at 316 Court Avenue, Star Bar located at 2811 Ingersoll Avenue, Bubba Southern Comfort Supper & Spirits located at 200 10th Street, and Gorditas San Pancho.
Nearby accommodations include Americinn, Quality Inn, Microtel Inn & Suites, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines located at 1785 11th Street Northwest approximately 7.6 km away, and Americinn.