Named for the Iowan singer, Don Williams Park is located about 26 miles from Ames (about a 33 minute drive) and has hiking trails, a 150-acre lake, campsites and a nine-hole golf course. 

The 600-acre park is located on the Don Williams Reservoir, which overflowed when a dam was being constructed just outside the park. The lake is open to those fishing, boating and swimming, according to the Iowa DNR. It is also the headquarters for Boone County Conservation, and the campgrounds are open from April 15 until Oct. 15.