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Dave C
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Acorn valley is a smaller very quiet campground that is very well maintained. The hosts are fantastic and very helpful
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About Acorn Valley
Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 mi up the Des Moines River Valley.
The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including camping, bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.
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83 Sites Available
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001, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft wide
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002, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 29 ft
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003, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 26 ft wide
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004, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 32 ft wide
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005, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 22 ft wide
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006, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 23 ft wide
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007, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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008, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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009, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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010, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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011, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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012, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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013, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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014, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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015, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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016, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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017, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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018, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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019, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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020, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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021, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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022, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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023, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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024, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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025, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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026, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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027, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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035, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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036, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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037, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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038, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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039, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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040, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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041, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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042, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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043, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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044, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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045, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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046, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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047, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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048, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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049, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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050, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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051, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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052, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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053, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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054, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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055, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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056, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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057, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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058, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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059, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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060, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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061, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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075, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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076, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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077, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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078, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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079, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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080, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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081, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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082, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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083, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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084, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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085, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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086, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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087, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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088, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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089, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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090, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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091, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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092, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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093, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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094, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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095, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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096, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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097, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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098, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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099, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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100, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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101, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Group 030, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Group/Youth Site, 102, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Campfire · Full shade
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001, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft wide
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002, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 29 ft
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003, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 26 ft wide
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004, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 32 ft wide
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005, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 22 ft wide
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006, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 23 ft wide
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007, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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008, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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009, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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010, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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011, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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012, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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013, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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014, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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015, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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016, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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017, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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018, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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019, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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020, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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021, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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022, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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023, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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024, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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025, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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026, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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027, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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035, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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036, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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037, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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038, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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039, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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040, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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041, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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042, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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043, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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044, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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045, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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046, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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047, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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048, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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049, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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050, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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051, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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052, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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053, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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054, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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055, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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056, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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057, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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058, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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059, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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060, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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061, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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075, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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076, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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077, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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078, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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079, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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080, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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081, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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082, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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083, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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084, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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085, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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086, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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087, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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088, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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089, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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090, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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091, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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092, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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093, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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094, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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095, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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096, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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097, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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098, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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099, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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100, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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101, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Group 030, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Group/Youth Site, 102, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
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Campfire · Full shade
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Reviews
316 reviews
Summary
Acorn Valley is a well-maintained, peaceful campground with clean facilities, friendly staff, and spacious sites, making it an excellent choice for families and those seeking a quiet getaway. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the beautiful natural surroundings, with plenty of room for activities. While some sites may require leveling and noise from nearby activities can be an issue, overall, guests have had enjoyable experiences and are eager to return.
Based on guest feedback
4.5
Overall rating
Based on 316 reviews
5 stars
69.6% (220)
4 stars
19.0% (60)
3 stars
7.0% (22)
2 stars
1.9% (6)
1 star
2.5% (8)
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Linda M
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
great location, away from the big campground with all the boaters. Grounds are well maintained and sites are level and large.
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Stephanie W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 Stayed at: 084, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Stayed in the tent section with no hookups. Loved it. Even though it was a weekend, there weren't a lot of campers and people were spread out. It was very quiet with easy access to downtown. Shower house was clean. Electric outlet was pretty high up in the sink area. Had to stretch to reach it. Shower is push button with no temperature control but nice and warm without being too hot. There is a separate section with a playground and a separate section with electric hookups.
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Timothy P
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Great Campground! We were only going to stay a couple of days and ended up staying for 8 days. Restrooms and showers were immaculate. Everything was very accessible.
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Angela C
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 Stayed at: 044, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
It would be nice to have a tent outlet for some light/fan/phone charger
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william d
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 Stayed at: 037, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
We enjoy tent camping and have always enjoyed our stays at Acorn Valley.
I like the fact that there is dedicated parking separate from the campsites.
This adds to camper safety.
We love the proximity to bike trails throughout the Des Moines metro area and suburbs.
The camp hosts are always very friendly and helpful.
They need to repair the water fountain at the main shower house as it was out of order.
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Peter D
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Nice, clean, quiet, free of problem people like myself.
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Thomas B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Beautiful, well kept park. Good directions to get there.
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Tina M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
We had a lovely shady spot. It was close to Des Moines for a bicycle repair we needed. We explored the lake and other campgrounds for a future trip.
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Terri A
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 Stayed at: 054, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Quiet sites and clean bathrooms! Will definitely return!
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Location & Directions for Acorn Valley
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, Johnston, IA 50131-1941 United States
Elevation: 290 ft
Getting There
From I-35/80 north of Des Moines, Iowa, take exit 131 toward Johnston/Saylorville Lake. Turn north on Merle Hay Road and continue for 2.8 mi. At the four-way stop, turn left on Northwest Beaver Drive and continue for 3.7 mi. Turn right onto Northw...
From I-35/80 north of Des Moines, Iowa, take exit 131 toward Johnston/Saylorville Lake. Turn north on Merle Hay Road and continue for 2.8 mi. At the four-way stop, turn left on Northwest Beaver Drive and continue for 3.7 mi. Turn right onto Northwest Coryden Drive and follow signs into the campground.
Highway access
Acorn Valley is accessible from I-35/80 via exit 131, approximately 5 miles away. Merle Hay Road provides direct access north from the interstate.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Click here for more information about Saylorville Lake.
- Click here for a virtual tour of the Saylorville Lake area.
- Camping: Allowed only at designated campsites. Reservations must be made in advance before setting up camping equipment. Campsite Registration: Campsites may only be registered to individuals 18 years or older, who must occupy the site for the full duration. Each campsite accommodates 1 family unit (up to 8 people) and allows either 3 tents OR 1 RV and 2 tents. Vacating & Registration: Campsites must be vacated or registration renewed by 12:00 p.m. on the due date. Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30-day period. Parking: Reserving campsites by parking vehicles or leaving items is prohibited. All vehicles (including boats/trailers) must be parked at your campsite or in designated areas. No parking on grass, roadsides, or vacant sites. Please ensure your visitors follow parking rules. Vehicle Operation: All vehicles (including mopeds and bicycles) must comply with Federal, State, and local laws. Stay on designated roads and use vehicles only for entering or exiting sites. UTVs, ATVs, and golf carts are not allowed in campgrounds or parks. Trash Disposal: Use designated dumpsters only. Do not leave trash in fire rings, grills, or shower building cans. Remove all personal items and litter before departure. Recycling containers are available. Dumpsters are for trash generated on USACE property only. Grey Water Disposal: Grey water (from dishes, baths, soap, grease, etc.) must be collected and disposed of properly. Do not drain it on campsites or use it to water vegetation. Improper disposal creates odors, health issues, and attracts animals. Pets: Must be confined or leashed (6 feet or shorter) at all times. E-collars are not sufficient. Pets may not be left unattended and are not allowed in bathrooms or shower buildings. Pick up and dispose of waste properly. Firewood: Not available for purchase on-site. You may gather only fallen deadwood. Do not cut or damage trees, vegetation, or natural features. Firewood may be brought from home or purchased from off-site vendors. Pools & Water Games: Pools of any size or slip-n-slides and sprinklers are prohibited. Water tables are allowed. Prohibited Items: Fireworks, explosives, loaded firearms, ammunition, bows, and other projectile devices are not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed inside restrooms or shower buildings. Grills & Picnic Tables: Do not place grills or hot materials on picnic tables—use attached grill guards. Site holders are responsible for any damage or replacements. Yard Games: Games such as water balloons or egg toss are prohibited due to litter. Balloon pieces are non-biodegradable and harmful to pets and wildlife. Pet Leashes & Hammocks: Do not tie leashes, ropes, or chains to trees or shrubs. Hammocks may be used only on trees 6 inches or more in diameter to avoid damage. Alcoholic Beverages: Permitted for those 21 and older at all campgrounds. Hangtags: Registered campers may receive hangtags for access to beach and boat ramp day-use areas. Hangtags must be properly displayed. Golden Age/Access Passports: These and America the Beautiful Senior/Access Passes provide a 50% discount on recreation fees. The cardholder must present the card and ID during registration and be present for the stay. Fraudulent use is prohibited. Washing Equipment: Washing of RVs, trailers, vehicles, or equipment is not allowed at campgrounds or day-use areas. Use local wash facilities instead. Deliveries: Personal package deliveries (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, etc.) should be sent to your home, business, or a local postal facility. Saylorville Lake campgrounds, the Administration Building, and Visitor Center do not accept or hold deliveries. Equipment & Vehicle Storage: Reserving extra campsites solely to store equipment or vehicles is not allowed. Use designated overflow or additional parking during your stay. Water Spigots: Water spigots are for temporary use only to fill freshwater tanks. Do not use continuous hoses, Y-splitters, or attachments. Continuous hookups are only allowed at campsites with water service.
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Explore Johnston, IA
Population: 24,384
Nearby city: Ankeny, IA
Approx. 6 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 833 ft
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