Saylorville Lake IA
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
5600 NW 78th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 276-4656
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NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
See the lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: 2.4 miles and becomes Hwy 415. Continue on Hwy 415 N to the lake area.
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From I-35/80: Take Exit 127 to Highway 141 N. Take Highway 141 N approximately 6 miles to exit 148 which is NW Saylorville Drive or Hwy 415. NW Saylorville Drive will lead i
Factoid: The Saylorville Lake Project is 26,000 acres, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, boat launches, an accessible fishing pier, river fishing, hunting, and a 24-mile paved, multipurpose trail used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
Recreation areas 1 - 10 of 24 at Saylorville Lake
Acorn Valley
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Big Creek
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Bob Shetler Rec Area
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Cherry Glen Boat Ramp
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Cherry Glen Camp
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Cherry Glen Picnic
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Cottonwood
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Dogwood
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Jester Lease
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Lakeview
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| T | Pull Through Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
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| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| M | Miscellaneous Trails |
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