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Compare 642 hotels close to Walnut Ridge Recreation Area with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.




GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
4 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (460)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(460)
"The entire property was amazing."
"The entire property was amazing."Amanda
$85 nightly
The price is $95
$95 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
6.8 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(287)
"Very nice, clean, quiet hotel."
"Very nice, clean, quiet hotel."Marcy
$85 nightly
The price is $95
$95 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees




Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
10.9 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1018)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1018)
"It is an excellent place. "
"It is an excellent place. "Juan
$166 nightly
The price is $186
$186 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees




Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
9.3 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1192)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1192)
"Cozy, clean rooms that are dog friendly. The staff is also super friendly."
"Cozy, clean rooms that are dog friendly. The staff is also super friendly."Michael
$100 nightly
The price is $113
$113 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees




Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
3.0 star property
5.1 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (170)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(170)
"Excellent for family with toddlers"
"Excellent for family with toddlers"Sabrina
$134 nightly
The price is $150
$150 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees




Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
7.3 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (807)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(807)
"Front desk was very friendly, Checked in with no issues. The Hot tub was a big perk for us & The breakfast was hot & fresh. The entire hotel was clean & we cant wait to stay here again"
"Front desk was very friendly, Checked in with no issues. The Hot tub was a big perk for us & The breakfast was hot & fresh. The entire hotel was clean & we cant wait to stay here again"Ryan
$84 nightly
The price is $94
$94 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
7.4 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1003)
"Absolutely great staff and place to stay"
"Absolutely great staff and place to stay"Delores
$79 nightly
The price is $89
$89 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees




Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
8.4 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (614)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(614)
"Very nice clean and safe place."
"Very nice clean and safe place."Zumreta
$123 nightly
The price is $138
$138 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
3.5 star property
8.5 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Bar tender was nice and food was delicious! "
"Bar tender was nice and food was delicious! "Dawn
$130 nightly
The price is $146
$146 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees




Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
10.9 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1040)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1040)
"Great room and stay."
"Great room and stay."Debbie
$139 nightly
The price is $155
$155 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees




Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
9.5 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
"Great stay, friendly staff (awesome help"
"Great stay, friendly staff (awesome help"Shawn
$95 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
5.1 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1774)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1774)
"We love stying at Stoney creek. Bar is nice, breakfast is yum, rooms are clean. "
"We love stying at Stoney creek. Bar is nice, breakfast is yum, rooms are clean. "Lacey
$120 nightly
The price is $134
$134 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
2.5 star property
11.6 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (558)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(558)
"Loved the double queen suit. Lots of room and great beds"
"Loved the double queen suit. Lots of room and great beds"Shelly
$119 nightly
The price is $133
$133 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees




Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
3.0 star property
6.8 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(70)
"We enjoyed staying here. It was clean, the staff was very friendly. The check in was fast and the staff person was friendly! The room was very clean and the decor was nice. Breakfast choices were great! "
"We enjoyed staying here. It was clean, the staff was very friendly. The check in was fast and the staff person was friendly! The room was very clean and the decor was nice. Breakfast choices were great! "Marisa
$110 nightly
The price is $123
$123 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees




Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
12.2 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Great accommodations. "
"Great accommodations. "Nicole
$100 nightly
The price is $112
$112 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
3.0 star property
5.3 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1000)
"Beautiful property. Room was nice and spacious."
"Beautiful property. Room was nice and spacious."Lisa
$99 nightly
The price is $111
$111 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
2.5 star property
5.7 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (419)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(419)
"Beautiful, clean room with a large bathroom! I do wish it had a room-darkening curtain. Friendly staff! Surrounding area around hotel was quiet. Great breakfast!"
"Beautiful, clean room with a large bathroom! I do wish it had a room-darkening curtain. Friendly staff! Surrounding area around hotel was quiet. Great breakfast!"Debra
$95 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
2.5 star property
5.7 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(722)
"Staff was very courteous."
"Staff was very courteous."Mark
$91 nightly
The price is $102
$102 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




Tru By Hilton Ankeny
2.5 star property
5.1 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(113)
"Everything was great!"
"Everything was great!"Ryan
$95 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
3.0 star property
5.2 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(77)
"Breakfast was wonderful, cute place and clean "
"Breakfast was wonderful, cute place and clean "Donna
$111 nightly
The price is $125
$125 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotels close to Walnut Ridge Recreation Area with free breakfast




GrandStay Hotel & Suites
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
4 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (460)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(460)
$85 nightly
The price is $95
$95 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
6.8 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(287)
$85 nightly
The price is $95
$95 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees




Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
10.9 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1018)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1018)
$166 nightly
The price is $186
$186 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees




Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
9.3 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1192)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1192)
$100 nightly
The price is $113
$113 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees




Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
3.0 star property
5.1 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (170)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(170)
$134 nightly
The price is $150
$150 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees




Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
7.3 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (807)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(807)
$84 nightly
The price is $94
$94 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
7.4 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1003)
$79 nightly
The price is $89
$89 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees




Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
3.5 star property
8.5 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
$130 nightly
The price is $146
$146 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees




Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
8.4 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (614)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(614)
$123 nightly
The price is $138
$138 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
9.5 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Breakfast included
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
$95 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotels close to Walnut Ridge Recreation Area with a pool




Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
2.5 star property
11.6 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (558)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(558)
$119 nightly
The price is $133
$133 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees




Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
12.2 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1001)
$100 nightly
The price is $112
$112 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
5.1 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1774)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1774)
$120 nightly
The price is $134
$134 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
3.0 star property
5.3 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1000)
$99 nightly
The price is $111
$111 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
2.5 star property
5.7 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (419)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(419)
$95 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
2.5 star property
5.7 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(722)
$91 nightly
The price is $102
$102 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees




Tru By Hilton Ankeny
Tru By Hilton Ankeny
2.5 star property
5.1 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(113)
$95 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
3.0 star property
5.2 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(77)
$111 nightly
The price is $125
$125 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
11 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1003)
$93 nightly
The price is $104
$104 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees




Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
2.5 star property
5.7 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (491)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(491)
$84 nightly
The price is $94
$94 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Top guest rated hotels close to Walnut Ridge Recreation Area




Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
10.9 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1040)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1040)
$139 nightly
The price is $155
$155 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees




Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
3.0 star property
6.8 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(70)
$110 nightly
The price is $123
$123 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees




Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
11 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
$169 nightly
The price is $189
$189 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees




My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
7.5 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (756)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(756)
$80 nightly
The price is $90
$90 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees




Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
2.5 star property
12.1 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (988)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(988)
$93 nightly
The price is $104
$104 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees




Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
3.0 star property
7.6 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (576)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(576)
$111 nightly
The price is $125
$125 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines
2.5 star property
4 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12)
8.8/10
Excellent
(12)
$87 nightly
The price is $98
$98 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees




AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
10.9 mi from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (400)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(400)
$151 nightly
The price is $169
$169 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Top Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
10/10 Excellent
"Great"

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Very nice stay and nice staff. "

Tru By Hilton Ankeny
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great!"

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, nice staff. The only complaint is the breakfast."

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
10/10 Excellent
"The entire property was amazing."
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
"What a very nice hotel and staff was incredible and nice"

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
"Most definitely "

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean. The hotel employee was a nice young man. And super helpful. I enjoyed my stay. "

Qube Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"great hotel. clean. friendly and close to Des Moines and Ames"
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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 35 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?
Qube Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. Other good choices within 5 miles include Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines and Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes.
How many hotels will I find near Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?
Expedia has 35 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?
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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. Create some family memories at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway. Attractions like Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Ankeny Art Center highlight the local culture.