Acorn Valley

Saylorville Lake

🏕️ CampgroundLake Red RockIowa⭐ 4.5 (288)

🟢 24 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 90 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Acorn Valley in Iowa has 24 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 24 in a row, ACORN VALLEY #038–ACORN VALLEY #061 next to each othersites 👥 #Group 030, 👥 #Group/Youth Site, 102, #004, #010, #013, #017, #019, #023, #025, #035, #036, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #075, #076, #077, #078, #081, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #091, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #098, #099, #101

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites #016

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 ACORN VALLEY #006 & ACORN VALLEY #007 next to each othersites #003, #006, #007, #012, #015, #037, #082, #100

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, ACORN VALLEY #040–ACORN VALLEY #051 next to each othersites 👥 #Group 030, #023, #035, #036, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #075, #077, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #098, #099, #101

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #005, #022

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 ACORN VALLEY #079 & ACORN VALLEY #080 next to each othersites #008, #079, #080

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #016, #020

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #007

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #Group 030 — Campsite 30 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #Group 030** · Campsite 30USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #Group/Youth Site, 102 — Large group area. — **Site ACORN VALLEY #Group/Youth Site, 102** · Large group area.USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #Group/Youth Site, 102 — Large group area shelter — **Site ACORN VALLEY #Group/Youth Site, 102** · Large group area shelterUSACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #004 — Campsite 4 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #004** · Campsite 4USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #010 — Campsite 10 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #010** · Campsite 10USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #013 — Campsite 13 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #013** · Campsite 13USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #017 — Campsite 17 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #017** · Campsite 17USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Tent Only Area NonelectricGroup Walk ToStandard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆288 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Acorn Valley FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Acorn Valley?

Acorn Valley in Iowa takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Acorn Valley when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Acorn Valley often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Acorn Valley a good campground?

Acorn Valley holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 288 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Acorn Valley located?

Acorn Valley is located in Lake Red Rock, Iowa. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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