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Walnut Woods State Park is a state park of Iowa, US, located in suburban West Des Moines. Within the Des Moines metropolitan area, the park preserves a bottomland hardwood forest featuring the largest natural stand of black walnut trees in North America. The Raccoon River meanders through the 260acre park, providing fishing and canoeing opportunities. The park also provides picnic areas, a limestone lodge built in the 1930s, and a small campground with 22 sites. More than 90 bird species have been seen in the park.

Address: 3155 Walnut Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
Phone: (515) 285-4502
State: Iowa
Zip Code: 50265


Opening Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Reviews
I think it's a great place to going camping and walking around looking at nature in it's fullness.
7 years ago (16-01-2018)
Nice park and easy to find. Sites were spaced far enough apart for privacy side to side. Big rigs might have hard time navigating into a spot. We have a 31’ Fifth wheel w/ a 2500 Silverado and the trees were a bit of a challenge. $17 for Full hook up is a great deal. Only downside was the literally thousands of walnuts falling all day and night on our rig. Most were soft but sometimes a bunch would fall down making a very loud bang on top.
8 years ago (17-09-2017)
We stayed here one night in December on our way down to Texas. Open year around. Cost was only $11
7 years ago (29-12-2017)
Well maintained gem hidden by the river. Great place to get into nature with a short drive.
8 years ago (25-10-2017)
Awesome spot for fishing and camping. There is also bird watching areas, there are horse back riding trails . It's just an all around good spot. Close to town but out far enough you don't have to listen to the traffic , sirens and so forth.
8 years ago (22-07-2017)
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