WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA

Address SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE , 5600 NW 78TH AVE, Johnston, IA, 50131
StateIA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone515-276-4656
Emailjonathan.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
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

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)