Recreational Activities:
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
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ACORN VALLEY (IA)DescriptionAcorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000 acre Saylorville Lake
Project, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.
The mature Bur Oaks at the entrance to Acorn Valley seem to beckon you to
come explore, and exploring is just what this campground has to offer!
Located on 26 acres on the fringe of the upland timber, 79 of the areas
108 campsites are walk-in tent sites. A short hike through the timber
offers picturesque views of the 6,000 acre lake. A wide variety of
recreational activities are available. These include fishing for walleye,
wipers, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike. Nearby
facilities include picnic areas with group shelters, boat launches,
accessible fishing pier, river fishing, hunting for white-tailed deer,
turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, and other small game. The 24-mile paved,
multipurpose Neal Smith Trail runs from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park
and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake, it is designated
as a National Recreation Trail (no motor vehicles allowed) and is used
for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating.
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Address:5600 NW 78TH AVEJOHNSTON,IA,50131-1941 Phone: 515-276-4656x6507 Directions:From I35/80 north of Des Moines: Take Johnston/Saylorville Lake Exit (131) Go north on Merle Hay Rd through Johnston for 2.8 miles. At 4 way stop, tur turn left on Northwest Beaver Drive for 3.7 miles. At National Weather Service Building, turn right onto Northwest Coryden Drive and turn right into campground.Weather Information:Weekly National Weather Service Forecast for JOHNSTON,IAThere is no live information from National Weather Service |
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