Acorn Valley: how hard is it to reserve?
Saylorville Lake · US Army Corps of Engineers · Johnston, IA
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About Acorn Valley
- 85 campsites
- $14–$84 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 296 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
- Activities: Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Boating, Biking
Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including camping, bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting. The campground offers 29 family sites with electric hookups and 54 primitive walk-to tent sites. The campground also features 2 group tent camping areas; a youth group camping area with special restrictions to organized youth as well as a standard group area open to all visitors. Amenities include flush toilets, showe…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Other campgrounds in Saylorville Lake
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Flower Recreation Area Saylorville Lake | Moderate | 68% | 15 |
| Cherry Glen Campground Saylorville Lake | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Bob Shetler Recreation Area Saylorville Lake | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
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