Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
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.This day-use area offers three group picnic shelters with water and electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, a playground, and hiking trails.The area is situated on a wooded ridgeland on the west side of Saylorville Lake.
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Amenities
2:00 PM
12:00 PM
May through October
6 people
Known Issues
Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Cancellation Policy
Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.
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