WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
| Address | SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE , 5600 NW 78TH AVE, Johnston, IA, 50131 |
|---|---|
| State | IA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 515-276-4656 |
| jonathan.d.wuebker@usace.army.mil |
Amenities
DAY USE AREA
FLUSH TOILETS
GRILLS
WATER SPIGOT
Pets Allowed
PARKING AREA
ELECTRICITY
PAVED ROADS
PICNIC AREA
PICNIC SHELTERS
PICNIC TABLES
Shade
FIREPLACE
PAVED PARKING
Grills/Fire Ring
Max Num of People: 75–250
Driveway Surface: Paved
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
BBQ: Y, Yes
Checkout Time: 9:00 PM
Location Rating: Good
Site Access: Drive-In
Condition Rating: Good
Max Num of Vehicles: 31–107
Min Num of People: 1
Checkin Time: 7:00 AM
Max Vehicle Length: 20
Site Width: 30
Site Length: 60
Reservable Sites: 3 of 3
Overview
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.
Recreation
The 18-hole Walnut Ridge Disc Golf Course runs throughout the recreation area. The beautifully manicured course contains both open and wooded fairways with blind pins and tunnel
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:35 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)