Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Johnston, Iowa · 961 ft · In Saylorville Lake

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At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $50recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 3From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 961 ft (293 m)961 ft293 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Not yet known
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Sites3

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

Site	Type	Longest rig	People
01	Group	20 ft	125
02	Group	20 ft	250
03	Group	20 ft	75

All 3 shown · by site number

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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Drinking water
Toilets

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About

Overview

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.

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