| Location | Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $14–$84/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (242 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 82 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 20A / 50A |
| RV sites | 29 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Acorn Valley is a Recreation.gov campground in Johnston. It lists 29 RV or RV/tent sites and 55 tent sites for rigs up to 72 ft. 29 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 14 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 094 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 099 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 100 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 035 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 040 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 041 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 043 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 050 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 053 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 077 walk to | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (242 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“I found the Campground clean and level where I set my tent up. I wish it had been more quiet as there were cars coming and going late into the evening. I certainly understand without having a gate that closes at a certain time, people will come and go throughout the night. ”
“Acorn Valley CG - an unexpected, pleasurable experience. We enjoyed a clean and spacious grassy campsite. The walk-in site was just a few yards from the parking. The bathrooms were clean with hooks on the wall. We will stop in again on our next cross country drive.”
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Longest RV site listed: 72 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
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Acorn Valley sits on the east side of the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, a corridor of reservoir, timber and prairie that follows more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The campground's entrance is marked by mature Bur Oaks and the site occupies a 26-acre fringe of upland timber, where white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl and other small game are commonly seen. The area is built for variety: anglers come for walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike; the lake and marina support boating and water sports; and the paved Neal Smith Trail a 24-mile National Recreation Trail linking Des Moines to Big Creek State Park runs nearby and is popular for biking, running, walking and in-line skating. Within the broader Saylorville complex you'll also find picnic areas with group shelters, boat ramps, a fishing dock and an accessible fishing pier, plus seasonal opportunities for environmental education, horseback riding and winter sports. The campground itself has 85 sites in total, arranged to suit both family RV/tent rigs and primitive tent campers: 29 sites function as combined RV and tent family sites with electric hookups, and 56 are tent sites (many of which are walk-to, primitive-style). Two group tent areas accommodate larger parties, including a youth group camping area that is restricted to organized youth groups and a standard group area open to all visitors. Amenities on-site include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station; nearby facilities make it easy to move from an afternoon on the water to an evening at camp. Acorn Valley is accessed from the north side of Des Moines near Johnston off I-35/80 and practical details such as current fees, reservation policies and seasonal availability are handled by the managing office, so check the park's official information before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
| $14 |
| 038 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 048 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 084 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 085 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 095 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 046 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 058 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 060 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 037 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 039 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 045 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 057 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 086 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 096 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 049 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 054 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 056 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 075 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 076 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 083 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 088 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 090 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 092 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 098 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 101 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 059 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 078 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 079 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 087 walk to | – | – | $14 |
| 089 walk to | – | – | $14 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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