Saylorville Lake

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5600 NW 78th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
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.

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.

Reviews

2,465 reviews
5 stars
1,653
4 stars
524
3 stars
162
2 stars
79
1 stars
47
Kelly M
Campground:Acorn Valley
Loop:Acorn Valley
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Reviewed 8 days ago
Nice roomy site and clean restrooms. Excellent biking nearby.
chad d
Loop:Hone
Site:
Reviewed 9 days ago
The people at the park were very friendly. The restroom/showers were always clean. I did have some trash left at my site from the folks before. I just picked it up/put it in a trash bag. Not on you guys. Just the LAZY people beforehand. Be nice to have water, electric, and waste/sewer all on site. But, that ain't gonna happen. ;) I am a NOOB! So, this filling up the fresh water was new to me (had to go back home to get more hose). Since, I wasn't smart enough to fill it before I parked the camper. I was in H190. I liked that spot, since I was not looking at another camper. And, the restrooms were right next to me. Along with plenty of parking (daughter had some friends come out for s'mores at night). Will be back next year! Easy, since we live in Ankeny.
Robert R
Loop:Cone
Site:
Reviewed 9 days ago
Stayed in site 84. ' It was large and easily accessible with my 37' motorhome. Accessibility to the trails is a plus as rode into Des Moines one day. Camp hosts are really friendly.
Archie W
Loop:Blaz
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Reviewed 10 days ago
Nice campground with spacious lots. We really enjoyed the bike ride to Polk City on the Neal Smith bike trail.
Jerry B
Loop:Cone
Site:
Reviewed 10 days ago
Great campground
Craig F
Loop:Aste
Site:
Reviewed 10 days ago
Well taken care of

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Campgrounds

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