Acorn Valley

Saylorville Lake

🏕️ CampgroundLake Red RockIowa⭐ 4.5 (296)

🟢 8 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 13h 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 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Acorn Valley in Iowa has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. 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

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites #010, #021, #024, #080

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →👥 ACORN VALLEY #026 & ACORN VALLEY #027 next to each othersites #003, #026, #027

Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →sites #004, #018

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 16 in a row, ACORN VALLEY #085–ACORN VALLEY #100 next to each othersites #020, #098, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #049, #050, #051, #052, #055, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #076, #077, #078, #080, #081, #082, #083, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #091, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #099, #100

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites #010

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, ACORN VALLEY #004–ACORN VALLEY #009 next to each othersites 👥 #Group 030, 👥 #Group/Youth Site, 102, #001, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012, #013, #017, #018, #019, #021, #024, #026, #027, #046, #047, #048, #053, #054, #056, #075, #079, #084, #101

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #023

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #003, #025

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

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #021 — Site 21 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #021** · Site 21USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #024 — Campsite 24 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #024** · Campsite 24USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #080 — Site 80 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #080** · Site 80USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #003 — Campsite 3 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #003** · Campsite 3USACE

Campsite ACORN VALLEY #026 — Campsite 26 — **Site ACORN VALLEY #026** · Campsite 26USACE

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station5.2 midirections →

⚡ Blink6.7 midirections →

⚡ Charging station7.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆292 ratings

5★199

4★58

3★22

2★6

1★7

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4

T-Mobile2.9/4

AT&T2.8/4

Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 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.

How often do campsites open up at Acorn Valley?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Acorn Valley over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 2 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Acorn Valley a good campground?

Acorn Valley holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 296 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Acorn Valley?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Acorn Valley, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 126 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

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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