Camping in Polk County, Iowa
Polk County offers 13 campgrounds across 3 parks, serving campers near Madison, Johnston, West Des Moines. Walnut Woods State Park sees the highest demand—only 4% of sites typically available. This weekend, 1 site is available across 1 campground.
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Weekend Availability in Polk County
1 site available across 1 campground for Oct 23 - 25
MOST IN-DEMAND (LIMITED AVAILABILITY):
Walnut Woods State Park - Walnut Woods State Park
14-Day Availability
13
Campgrounds
3
Parks
3
Cities
Campgrounds in Polk County
Acorn Valley
Saylorville Lake
🚛Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🌾Open Meadow
★ 4.5
Big Creek State Park
Big Creek State Park
🌊River Access🎣Fishing🚣Boating🏊Swimming
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
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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
Walnut Woods State Park
Walnut Woods State Park
🌊River Access🌲Forest Setting
Cities in Polk County
Parks in Polk County
Big Creek State ParkWalnut Woods State ParkSaylorville Lake
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