US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Saylorville Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 3 |
| Site types | 3 group picnic area |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 20 ft |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (515) 276-4656 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Walnut Ridge Recreation Area before you go.
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility 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 boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting. Recreation The 18-hole Walnut Ridge Disc Golf Course runs throughout the recreation area. The beautifully manicured course contains both open and wooded fairways with blind pins and tunnel shots. Visitors come to Saylorville Lake for its great boating, sailing and swimming opportunities.
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.
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is in Johnston, Polk County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.