Badger Creek Recreation Area features two hard-surface boat ramps located on the east and west sides of the 276-acre lake, with courtesy docks for loading and unloading, plus multiple fishing jetties and an accessible pier for anglers.

All vessels must maintain no-wake speeds throughout the lake, and parking is available near the ramps. The area operates year-round as a day-use facility with no overnight camping, making it ideal for quick recreational outings near the Des Moines metro area.