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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

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

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15.3 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Ava

$93

$104 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

6.4 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Tammer

$89

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

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

11.9 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Renee

$81

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.

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

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

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

13.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Darren

$130

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

5. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

6.5 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Nancy

$88

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

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.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

8.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Timothy

$101

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

7. Wildwood Lodge

15 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Zach

$110

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

10.9 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Alan

$91

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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 modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

12.4 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Patricia

$98

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a lamp.

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.8 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Thomas

$96

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

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.

11. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

10.8 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Scott

$114

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

18.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Kelsey

$109

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

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.

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

15 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Adin

$81

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious bar area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple bar stools.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with stools and tables.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent sign, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, a round wooden table, and a staircase.

14. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

13.6 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Marilyn

$113

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

15. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

8.4 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Kaylee

$101

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

16. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Vicki

$80

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

9.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Juan

$118

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a patterned carpet.

A kitchenette with shelves stocked with snacks and a refrigerator containing bottled water and soda.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

9.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Austin

$94

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

19. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8.3 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

LeRoy

$109

$122 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 coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

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

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.1 km from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Heidi

$84

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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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 1,006 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston	9.2 Wonderful 858 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,048 reviews	View
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 749 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 109 reviews	View

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Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

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Cherry Glen Recreation Area

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Saylorville Lake Marina

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Polk City Refuge

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Cherry Glen Greenway

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Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

9.4/10 (15 reviews)

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Johnston, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Johnston has to offer, head to Merle Hay Mall, Saylorville Lake, and Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters.

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