Brad B.
10/4/2025
What a hidden gem of a campground. Beautiful spot. Nice level campsites. I can't wait to come back.
Yellow Banks Park
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6801 SE 32nd Ave
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Yellow Banks Park, located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is a 552-acre park offering stunning views of the Des Moines River and surrounding countryside. With its 140-foot tall bluffs formed from loess soil deposited by the wind during the time of the glaciers, the park is a haven for hiking enthusiasts. Visitors can explore scenic overlooks, an oak savanna, a Native American burial mound, and a unique backpacking camping area. Yellow Banks Park is also a prime spot for viewing migrating raptors in the spring and fall.
Steeped in history, Yellow Banks Park has been a significant resource for thousands of years. From the Paleo-Indian culture to the Oneota culture, the land has been home to various groups of people who hunted, gathered, farmed, and built burial mounds. Acquired by Polk County Conservation in 1980, Yellow Banks Park continues to offer breathtaking views and a range of activities, including wildlife viewing, camping, and relaxation.
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Savanna B.
9/25/2025
We got in too late to truly enjoy the camping, but we did have a lovely hike in the morning before we left. The parts of the park we saw were clean and the trails were well maintained. Hopefully...
Jeff B.
7/22/2020
Quiet area along the Des Moines River. Was so nice for a peaceful drive. Lots of campers were there. Good for some time when you just want to enjoy a little peace just outside of the city.
Mark C.
5/6/2016
So I was looking for a good spot for my Friday night bonfire and this was it! Conveniently located southeast of Des Moines, this has a rugged, wooded terrain with hiking trails, wooded campsites...
Sheena H.
8/26/2017
I don't spend a whole lot of time camping, so I'm definitely not a connoisseur. But this is a very nice campground. I've been out to visit family who was staying twice now. The lots of decent...
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