Sun Valley Lake

Near Interstate 35

Sun Valley Lake is a private, residential lake just 73 miles from the state capital, Des Moines. This spring-fed lake is 500 acres in size with 16 miles of shoreline. Residents can conveniently access Interstate 35, which runs south to Kansas City, Missouri, and north to Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Fun in the Great Outdoors

A 2.5-mile ski path, swimming, boating, skiing, fishing, a nine-hole golf course, and tennis courts await you. A sandy beach area, with a beach house, is provided for the community members to swim, tan, and play games in the sand.

Fishers can anticipate catching walleye, bass, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, and muskies. The Sun Valley Iowa Lake Association does have rules and limits for how many fish of each species can be caught in a day.

If you thought this community couldn’t get any better, think again! Ardie’s at the Lake is a restaurant with a view of the water. Patrons can enjoy a nice meal while enjoying the pleasant weather on the outdoor patio.

Visit Des Moines, Iowa

If you want to make a trip to a bigger city, Des Moines is the perfect spot.

Visit the Blank Park Zoo and admire animals from all over the world on 49 acres of habitat. Are you more of a plant than an animal lover? Visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, which has seven acres of outdoor gardens.

If you enjoy architecture, the Iowa State Capitol building is truly magnificent. With a large, gold dome, detailed columns, and picturesque landscaping, you will be blown away with history, you can discover about this unique building.

Wineries, local farms, markets, restaurants, and retail stores are abundant throughout Des Moines.

Catch Every Sunset on Sun Valley Lake

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Sun Valley Lake is an excellent choice.