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Boating at Yellow Banks Park Access to the Des Moines River between Des Moines and Lake Red Rock is provided at the Yellow Banks Park boat ramp. The ramp is located off the western park drive past camp area # 1.
Camping at Yellow Banks Park Yellow Banks Park features 12 primitive camping sites on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Des Moines River, as well as 48 electric sites at two nearby camping areas. The park also offers six unique backpacking campsites located off a 3/4 mile trail.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Yellow Banks Park Access to the Des Moines River between Des Moines and Lake Red Rock is provided at the Yellow Banks Park boat ramp. The ramp is located off the western park drive past camp area # 1. Yellow Banks now features a water access campground. The campground has five primitive sites and is for boaters only. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. A picnic shelter, restroom, and fishing access can also be found near the campground.
Facility Rentals at Yellow Banks Park Yellow Banks Park features three shelters and picnic areas on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Des Moines River. Reservations can be made using this website.
Fishing at Yellow Banks Park Yellow Banks Pond - 5 acres Maximum depth: 14 feet Average depth: 8 feet Average size of fish Bass 14 inches Bluegill 7 inches Catfish 1 1/2 lbs Records Bass 6 1/2 lbs (caught and released) Catfish 20 lbs Hot spots Away from the dam People have great success using a belly boat Rules Bass must be 18 inches or larger Carry in boats allowed with electric motors only Other Boat ramp access to Des Moines River
Other Activities at Yellow Banks Park Playgrounds Yellow Banks will has two playgrounds . A new ADA playground was constructed and is located by the ball fields between Shelter 2 and Shelter 3. A second playground is located at entrance of the park and is not ADA accessible at this time. Ballfield Yellow Banks's excellent ballfields are located just beyond picnic shelter # 1 and popular with neighborhood little league teams.
Picnicking at Yellow Banks Park Yellow Banks Park features three shelters and picnic areas on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Des Moines River. Picnic tables with grills are scattered throughout the park
Trails & Hiking at Yellow Banks Park Trail numbers refer to map locations. Backpacker Trail (#1) 3/4 mile trail from pond to backpackin campsite. Indian Mound Loop (#2) 1/4 mile trail from park road to native american burial mound. Savanna Trail (#3) 1/2 mile loop. On this trail, you can introduce yourself to some of the oldest residents. This trail guides you past some of the last remaining savanna oak trees in Polk County, some are estimated to be more than 250 years old. Bluff Overlook Trail (#4) 1/2 mile trail from playground to overlook of river valley. Eagle view Trail (#5) 1/4 mile trail from park road to overlook of river valley. Pond Trail (#6) 1/2 mile trail from park road to pond

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