Acorn Valley Youth Camping Area

Nestled in the upland timber at Saylorville Lake in the Acorn Valley Campground sets the perfect outdoor adventure opportunity for youth. The site provides a remote setting for organized youth groups looking for an opportunity to tent camp without the impact of neighbors and experience a degree of primitive camping.

Camping is for chaperoned organized youth groups only. Group members must be under the age of 18 and the activity must be sanctioned by a recognized organization (boy & girl scouts, 4-H, schools, churches, etc.)

Camping Rate

There is a flat rate of $50 per night for the entire group site.

Area will accommodate a group maximum of 42 persons

Camping Season

Memorial Day through Labor Day

Acorn Valley Campground Hours Apply

Gate is closed from 10 PM - 6 AM

Reserving the Youth Camping Area

You can reserve this site by either going online to www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations can be made 12 months in advance of your outing. If you have any questions about the your camping area you may also call the Saylorville Lake office at 515-276-4656 or visit the Saylorville Lake Administration Office at 5600 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131.