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.
Local dining options close to Yellow Banks Park include Mullets, Gino's Restaurant & Lounge, Scornovacca's Ristorante approximately 6.6 km away, Quinton's, and Tumea & Sons approximately 7.5 km away.
Other nearby accommodations options close to Yellow Banks Park include Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-Northwest located at 4800 Merle Hay Road, Hickman Motor Lodge approximately 13.0 km away, Stoney Creek Inn And Conference Center, Comfort Inn, and Howard Johnson.