Acorn Valley Campground Information

Acorn Valley is open May through September and features 29 campsites with gravel pad and electricity and 65 walk-in tent sites, without electricity. It is located on the west side of Saylorville Lake.

Amenities include; drinking water, dump station at entrance station, 1 handicap accessible paved campsite (w/water), flush toilets, showers, playgrounds, hiking trails, and a small pond.

Camping Reservations can be made by phoning 877.444.6777 (TDD 877.833.6777) or at the following link, www.Recreation.gov

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Important Information!

No alcohol.

First come/first serve camping is available on non-reserved campsites. All other reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.

Campers must be atleast 18 years old to reserve a campsite and must be present during stay.

Gate is closed from 10 PM-6 AM.

Getting There
From I35/80 north of Des Moines: Take Johnston/Saylorville Lake Exit (131) Go north on Merle Hay Rd through Johnston for 2.8 miles. At 4 way stop, turn left on Northwest Beaver Drive for 3.7 miles. At National Weather Service Building, turn right onto Northwest Coryden Drive and turn right into campground.

Acorn Valley Campground
5600 NW 78th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1941

For more information about the park, please call (515) 276-0429