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A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and a vanity with a mirror. There is a wheelchair-accessible bench in the shower area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15.3 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Cassandra

NT$3,331

NT$3,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

15 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Dennis

NT$2,576

NT$2,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

3. Wildwood Lodge

15 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Kristian

NT$2,778

NT$3,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

11.9 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Todd

NT$2,586

NT$2,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

18.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Jeffrey

NT$3,488

NT$3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

6. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

10.9 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

gary

NT$3,154

NT$3,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

7. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

6.5 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Tyler

NT$2,931

NT$3,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

8. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Nicholas

NT$2,552

NT$2,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A buffet setup with various food items, a toaster, and a coffee station.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

A bathroom with a round mirror, wooden cabinets, and a towel rack with white towels.

9. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Barbara

NT$4,154

NT$4,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

8.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Lisa

NT$3,223

NT$3,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, a 'Welcome' sign, and a clear entrance.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a cityscape view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

11. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

16.9 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Jesus

NT$2,817

NT$3,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.8 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Susan

NT$2,982

NT$3,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

18.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Robert

NT$3,919

NT$4,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A La Quinta hotel entrance with a modern design, numbered 1390, and a landscaped entrance area.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

15.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

dan

NT$2,495

NT$2,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

15. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8.3 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Jacklyn J

NT$3,112

NT$3,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, a large apple-shaped sign, and a kitchen display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A lobby with a brown sofa, grey armchairs, a small round table, and a vending machine.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

19.4 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Joshua

NT$3,250

NT$3,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

17. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

12.4 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Kendra

NT$3,109

NT$3,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

A hotel reception area with a self-service kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a sign indicating a corner market.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs, and a colorful carpet.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

9.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Aimee

NT$3,056

NT$3,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

10.8 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Carl

NT$3,760

NT$4,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Christopher

NT$2,628

NT$2,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Wildwood Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,216 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,054 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona	9.6 Exceptional 647 reviews	View

Top Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Hotel was clean. Maybe a little more options for breakfast."

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"The hot tub wasn’t working but over all was a good stay"

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean & neat for a property that is noted to be older. Great breakfast."

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

10/10 Excellent

"N/p"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Facility was clean and staff was friendly. I would have preferred to have coffee in my room rather than walking down from 3rd floor for a cup. Staff was friendly but unavailable at checkout time (About 630AM) So I dropped my key in the can at the desk and left while another guest was impatiently waiting to check out because he needed a receipt. Overall the stay was very good."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

8/10 Good

"Need more waste baskets in room & hooks in bathroom (no way to hang towels). Also, mattress was very soft & AC nest to bed was uncomfortable."

Other attractions near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Oak Grove Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Saylorville Lake Marina

Explore the waterfront in Polk City with a trip to Saylorville Lake Marina. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Polk City Refuge

You can take time to visit Polk City Refuge during your travels to Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Cherry Glen Greenway

Cherry Glen Greenway is just one of the places to see in Ankeny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

9.4/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Iowa Gold Star Military Museum during your trip to Johnston. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is located in Johnston. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. You'll find 31 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 4 mi (6.4 km) from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. Other good choices within 5 miles include Qube Hotel and Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines.

How many hotels will I find near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Oak Grove Recreation Area, Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, and Cherry Glen Recreation Area. Bring the family to Ankeny Art Center, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, and Pole Position Raceway while you're checking out the area near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Big Creek State Park, Saylorville Lake Marina, and Tournament Club of Iowa while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Walnut Ridge Recreation Area hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

3. Wildwood Lodge

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

6. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

8. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

9. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

11. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

15. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

17. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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Top Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Other attractions near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake Marina

Polk City Refuge

Cherry Glen Greenway

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

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