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Acorn Valley
Total sites: 85
Available Tonight: 58
Available this Weekend: 53
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 58
Available this Weekend: 53
Booking Window: 6 months
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Acorn Valley Campground, IA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Acorn Valley Campground in Polk County is located just 20 min west of Ankeny, IA with an elevation of 951 feet. There are a total of 85 campsites including 55 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 72 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 1 site has electric and water hookups. 29 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $84.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, swimming, marina, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (144)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 67% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@StuartF4797116 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #20
Clean and quiet always great
@CatherineF9963 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #96
We enjoy coming to this campground! No complaint about the services on site and cleanliness. I recommend a campsite that is tucked away for additional peace and privacy. The only trouble we ran into was that we experienced a lot of unleashed dogs the last time we visited, despite the rule that they must be leashed.
@CindyW8273974 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #17
It's usually very quiet and we like that. No boat noises or loud parties
@GregoryFF4F7CF · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #26
Our stay at Acorn Valley was excellent. We stayed at campsite 26, near to the shower house in the handicap spot. This is the 2nd time I've stayed at Acorn Valley. It is a beautiful campground and very near to the places one might need during and extended camping trip. We stayed at this site for 8 days, and every day was perfect. I highly recommend this campground to anyone wanting to enjoy the great outdoors in a comfortable setting.
@MikeY4026428 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #22
What a beautiful quiet campground located close to the scenic Saylorville Lake. Very well maintained sites and very level.
@AngelaN5206769 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #8
A very nice, quiet, wooded campground. Attentive staff. The water in the womens shower wasnt hot and they put in a work order and it got fixed fairly quickly. Would stay here again if in the area.
@JackK5488372 · Camped on Oct 19, 2024 at Campsite #2
Very clean and quiet campground. Sites are large and well spaced. I would stay here again if in the area.
@MikeE418600243 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #1
Ill be back
@MikeE418600243 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #9
Nice quiet and well maintained.
@AmandaW2167129 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #26
It was quiet. The bathrooms are really clean, the property was well groomed and I felt safe and sound!!
@AdamP2460050 · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #53
Give the folks that maintain the restroom a raise!
@DawnH3920486 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #26
We had a great stay! The campground was quiet and well kept. We would definitely stay there again.
@HarryO67685C40 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #17
Clean/Quiet campground
@ErinG7052184 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #1
Great gem of a campground! Pretty, quiet, everything we needed, and areas for kids to play.
@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #94
Well maintained tent site. Mildly secluded sites and a reasonable, but not close walk to parking. Restroom and shower were in good working order and clean. Nice, quiet camping.
@kennethr918062 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #43
The entire campground was spotless and well maintained. The cleanest bathrooms Ive ever seen at a campground. The people running the campground were extremely polite and outgoing. Went above and beyond to insure our stay was great. I cant say enough good things about my experience and the staff. Stellar is the best word I can think of. Will definitely be back every year
@PamDECE421B891 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #9
The 50amp connection didnt work. After a discussion with the hosts and Park Ranger we decided to limp along with the 30amp. It was a really hot weekend and was only able to use one air conditioner. We were very please with both the hosts and the Park Ranger. Well be back!
@CharlesW117121 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #11
Very nice campground.
@ErinS5754026 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #58
Great area but we had trouble finding flat ground on this site.
@MelissaG424340 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #23
Loved this location! Close to the city but remote and quiet.
@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #2
Great little campground Quiet
@JerryM50219246 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #2
Easy in/easy out. Clean and quiet. This is one of my go to campgrounds at Saylorville Lake. I have more reservations there in September and October. Wish the fishing would have been better.
@BrittaB8249668 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #1
Nice campground. Our site #1 was pretty leveled. We took nice long walks.
@PaigeG88675515 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #23
Nice campground. Very clean and quiet. All the sites were full of RVs/campers parked but there were hardly any people out & about. Not much to do here. There is a small pond for fishing and a small playground.
@TomV5563509 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #21
Great campground. Clean bath house. Nice hosts. Park rangers go through regularly.
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