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Saylorville Lake - COE/Bob Shetler Rec Area

Saylorville Lake Coe Bob Shetler Recreation Area is a popular outdoor recreation area located in Johnston, Iowa. The area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. Visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, and picnicking. The area also features a marina, boat ramp, and a beach. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including walleye, bass, and catfish. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and waterfowl.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Des Moines River)
• Horseshoes
• Playground
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking
• Mountain Biking

- Facility

• Type (Public Corps)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (67)
• Width (25)
• Max Length (55)
• Gravel Sites (67)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Electric (67)
• Max Amps (50)
• Pull-thrus (6)
• Pull-thru Size (25 x 55)
• Back-ins (20 x 40)
• Site Length (55)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Padej Gajajiva

May 14, 2025

Very nice campground with many recreational areas in the immediate vicinity.

Terence Rice

May 16, 2024

Went to see all the water that was being released due to the amount of rain we got and filled up the reservoir. Great place to fish, go for a walk, barbecue or just to hang out.

Joyce Gunnels

September 05, 2023

Beautiful camping sites, wonderful area to relax. Verizon service excellent. Friendly people.

john snyder

October 21, 2021

Enjoyed the fishing, had fun with grandkids. Camp host was super.

Keith O'Leary

October 11, 2021

Just to busy people who are fishing walk right through ur camp site even as ur sitting eating dinner they have no respect for u just like are current president just not a place to take ur family

Bill Hood

September 10, 2021

Very clean, well kept. Sites were spacious and as described. Sites are electric only but water and dump station available for your onboard tanks. My site 13 was near the spillway and the sound of the rushing water was a nice background. Hard to find fault at $20

Lynne Hites

September 04, 2021

I like camping at Bob's Shelter because it's clean, comfortable and fairly quiet. We are camping here as I write this (September 3-6 2021)..its our 3rd time so far.

adamltw

July 25, 2021

Very nice Corp of Engineers campground located at the base of Lake Sayerville dam. Close by marina for boating and fishing. Sites are gravel and not completely level. There is a good amount of space in each site but no significant privacy. Bathroom was clean but showers were flooded and temperature of the water could not be regulated.

Tim Platz

July 16, 2021

Very nice quiet campground, wish it had water and sewer hook up

Peter Lamm

June 07, 2019

Dam spillway is amazing, quite the experience. Riveting to watch knowing if you fell in would not survive one minute. Clean, well maintained little park with many friendly and considerate fellow visitors

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