Camping in Polk County, Iowa

Polk County offers 11 campgrounds across 1 park, serving campers near Johnston. Acorn Valley and Bob Shetler Recreation Area are among the most popular—booking early or setting up alerts is recommended.

14-Day Availability

11

Campgrounds

1

Park

1

City

Campgrounds in Polk County

Acorn Valley

Saylorville Lake

Big Rig Friendly

🚛

🏞️Lake Access

🌊River Access

🌾Open Meadow

★ 4.5

Bob Shetler Picnic Area

Saylorville Lake

🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🏖️Beach Access🌾Open Meadow

Bob Shetler Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake

🚛Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌾Open Meadow

★ 4.4

Cherry Glen Campground

Saylorville Lake

🚛Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌲Forest Setting

★ 4.6

Cherry Glen Picnic

Saylorville Lake

🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌲Forest Setting🌾Open Meadow

Cottonwood Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake

🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌾Open Meadow🥾Hiking

★ 4.6

Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)

Saylorville Lake

🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌾Open Meadow🥾Hiking

★ 4.4

Oak Grove Picnic Area

Saylorville Lake

🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🏖️Beach Access🌲Forest Setting

Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake

🚛Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌾Open Meadow

★ 4.5

Sandpiper Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake

🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌾Open Meadow🥾Hiking

★ 4.8

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake

🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌲Forest Setting🌾Open Meadow

★ 4.8

City in Polk County

Johnston

Park in Polk County

Saylorville Lake

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