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VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 Stayed at: 098, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Good overall been here multiple times just had an encounter with a bunch of daddy long leg spiders at night time.
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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.
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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 098, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Good overall been here multiple times just had an encounter with a bunch of daddy long leg spiders at night time.
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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 081, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
As a primary tent camper, it was so nice to have so many choices for sites. It was great to have short walk-in sites, you could use your car/truck storage and still be in the woods.
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July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Had a great time! Shower was clean and nice. Friendly camp host
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July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Large spacious sites. Good location, close to interstate. Clean restrooms. Great stop for me when traveling.
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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Small but quaint little camp ground that you would not even know is tucked away in its location. Great walking areas and great parking area to bike.
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June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Nice shady site. Level. Not very wide. Liked the sound of the water flowing over the dam.
Be aware you are near train tracks. Lots of people coming in and out of campground during day. Bugs come out at dusk!
For the price to no have dump station, flush toilets or showers is pricey.
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June 28, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
Acorn is the best COE campground we have stayed at. It was green, mowed and well maintained. The showers, however old, were clean.. The one drawback was that it was not on the water so you had to drive a ways to get to water and hiking. It was close to town for shopping needs
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June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
A nice small campground and the site is more private than the others, nestled in the trees. But sun beats down during the day. Clean restrooms. Ranger makes the rounds a couple times a day and hosts drive through checking who comes in/leaves.
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June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 056, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
This place is cool quiet and calm but the walk in tents sites have a lots of Ticks. We got a lots of tick bites and it still itches after a week.
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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: ACORN VALLEY
No sites have water, just a heads up. I should have paid attention to this and filled up my camper.
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Saylorville Lake Administration Office, Johnston, IA 50131-1941 United States
Elevation: 290 ft
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.
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.
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Last updated: October 22, 2026