Saylorville Lake
Us Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa.
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.
Camping and Day Use
- Acorn Valley
- Bob Shetler Picnic Area
- Bob Shetler Recreation Area
- Cherry Glen Campground
- Cherry Glen Picnic
- Cottonwood Recreation Area
- Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
- Oak Grove Picnic Area
- Prairie Flower Recreation Area
- Sandpiper Recreation Area
- Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Camping
- Environmental Education
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Other Recreation Concession Site
- Picnicking
- Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter Sports
Directions
2.4 miles and becomes Hwy 415. Continue on Hwy 415 N to the lake area.
OR
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 into the lake area.
Additional Information
- Iowa Academy of Science Association
- Saylorville Lake Photo Album
- Saylorville Lake Hunting Map
- Saylorville Lake Website
- Saylorville Lake Map
- Saylorville Lake Marina
