Welcome to Walnut Woods State Park Campground, located on Unnamed Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265. As a part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Walnut Woods State Park Campground offers a budget-friendly and scenic camping experience for local residents.
One of the primary advantages of this campground is its affordability, with rates around $21.50 to $25 per night for full hook-up (FHU) sites, including reservation fees. The campsites feature concrete pads and patios, with asphalt roads throughout the park, providing a comfortable and well-maintained environment. While the sites are spacious side-to-side, they may not be exceptionally deep.
The campground is situated within a beautiful park along the Raccoon River, offering access to various outdoor activities. Currently, the campground offers easy access to drop kayaks and paddle boards into the river. A new pedestrian bridge is under construction, which will enhance access to the river in the future. The park offers many trees and a nice enviornment.
Key features and services include:
Please note that the restroom facilities are outdated and do not include showers. However, if you are self-contained, this should not pose a significant issue.
For inquiries or reservations, please call (515) 285-4502 or +1 515-285-4502. Enjoy a relaxing and affordable camping experience at Walnut Woods State Park Campground.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV sewer hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Credit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
I am giving this a 5 in part due to the very low price of $21.50 a night (with reservation fee) for FHU site. Although, I think the price is $25 now. Sites are not real deep, but spacious side to side. Asphalt roads and concrete pads and patio. Very nice. Outdated restrooms (with no showers), but fine for the price. If you are self contained (like us), it shouldn't matter. 12 to 15 minutes away from everything. Beautiful park along the river.
It's nice. Some very nice spots, some smaller, lots of trees and soon access to racoon river. They're building a pedestrian bridge but for now you can drop kayaks and paddle boards in at walnut woods n go down the dm river.
Walnut woods is one of our favorite camping spots for our mothers day trip and Halloween party. It's close to Des Moines and the sites are big enough for some privacy. The biggest con is that it fills fast and we have to book it a couple months ahead of time, so being organized or flexible is a must. And the tree by the pit/fill is an obstruction if you have a large rig. It's kind of a cluster in that area, so be careful. I noticed one of the concrete posts are already knocked over. It's a tight squeeze.
Very small campground considering it's next to a big city. Some sites need maintenance badly where the water collects. Good price if you can get a spot which is very, very difficult. No shower. Ranger was very friendly and helpful. Prepare to be inundated with mosquitoes.
I called to make long term reservations and the guy that answered was pretty snotty with me about it. Max stay is 2 weeks. The second issue I had is that the power box on my site (13) did not have good connection and would crackle. So I bought a strap to hold my cord tight. Surge protector lights looked good. I thought it worked but my newly replaced furnace was not putting out hardly any heat (in 20 degree weather). Had to buy a space heater. I moved to a nicer campground and the furnace worked just fine. Electric needs upgrading.
Really enjoyed coming here for the night. It was super quiet and the hiking trail was nice! So so SOOOO many birds! It was beautiful!