US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Polk County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Saylorville Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 85 |
| Site types | 54 walk to, 29 standard, electric, 1 group walk to, 1 group tent only area no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 30 sites (water at 1) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 82 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (515) 276-0429 |
| Website | www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/Saylorville/AcornValleyCampgroundInf |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Acorn Valley Campground before you go.
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. Recreation Anglers enjoy the lake for its abundance of walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike. The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Acorn Valley Campground is in Polk County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.