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Saylorville Lake - COE/Cherry Glen

Saylorville Lake is a reservoir located in central Iowa, just north of the city of Ankeny. It is part of the Des Moines River watershed and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. The lake is also home to the Coe Cherry Glen Recreation Area, which offers a variety of amenities, including a beach, picnic areas, and a boat ramp. The area is also popular for bird watching, as it is home to a variety of species, including bald eagles, ospreys, and great blue herons.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Saylorville Lake)
• Playground
• Watersports

- Policies

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

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• 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 (125)
• Max Length (40)
• Gravel Sites (125)
• 50 Amp
• Sewer (2)
• Electric (125)
• Max Amps (50)
• Back-ins (20 x 40)

User Reviews

Amy Russell

May 13, 2025

RV campgrounds along Saylorville Lake. Clean and well-maintained. Campground hosts on site. Lots of trails for walking and biking. Close access to a boat dock. Big lake so can paddle a kayak, use a jet ski or boat. Busy this time of year, so gotta book in advance. Check in/out is easy. If you have already booked online, go on in. Times to do so like a hotel: in after 2 pm. Out by noon.

Dave Reynolds

April 24, 2025

Great place! REMEMBER these sites are electric only. There are no water or sewer hook upstairs. They have dump stations and water hydrants are place around the property. Just be prepared.

Christine Anderson

April 18, 2025

My only ding is I came here to ride the Neal Smith Trail and it is closed for resurfacing. I wish it could have been posted on the recreation.gov reservation website.

David Landgren

October 04, 2024

Love the campgrounds. The hosts keep the restrooms and shower facilities spotless. That's not an exaggeration. Immaculate. Nice level spots. Plenty of playgrounds for the kids. Walking distances to the lake. Right on the bike path. New water and dump stations with nice wide aisles.

Olivia Rohlfing

July 21, 2024

In a very nice area, easy to get to, trying to find your spot is a bit of a maze, but very clean. Most everything is very close within 15 mins at max. The sites were nice a bit steep so you’ll need your extra blocks. Bathrooms and showers were close and clean. The trails around were paved and easy to navigate and well maintained. Great for riding bikes or scooters!

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