1 May 2020

Corps of Engineers to Reopen Day Use Areas at Saylorville Lake

JOHNSTON, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District announces a partial reopening of four day use areas at Saylorville Lake.

9 Apr 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Extends Closures Due to COVID-19

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – Due to the ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District has extended its recreation area closures through May 31.

17 Sep 2019

Saylorville Lake: Big Creek State Park Road Closure

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29 Apr 2019

Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock Operating Under Newly Updated Water Control Plans

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District has updated the Des Moines River Basin Master Regulation Manual and, as a result, now operates Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock under newly updated Water Control Plans.

17 Apr 2019

Saylorville Lake Earth Day Celebration

17 April 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saturday, April 20, 201912pm – 4:00 pmSaylorville Lake Visitor

18 Jan 2019

Saylorville Lake Dam Road Closed Due to Winter Weather

January 18, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saylorville Lake Dam Road Closed Due to Winter WeatherDue to

17 Jan 2019

Saylorville Lake Ice Warning

January 17, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saylorville Lake Ice WarningThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

28 Nov 2018

Saylorville Lake Outflow Will Affect Des Moines River Levels

Saylorville Lake Outflow will Affect Des Moines River Levels The water level at Saylorville Lake has

17 Oct 2018

The Annual Saylorville Lake Halloween Prowl

Halloween ProwlSaylorville Lake Visitor Center Saturday, October 273:00 – 5:00 p.m. –

7 Sep 2018

Saylorville Lake Water on the Rise

JOHNSTON, Iowa - Just as the lake level reached normal conservation pool, recent rain has caused Saylorville Lake water levels to rise. Due to forecasted water elevations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have closed the following areas: Cherry Glen Lower Boat Ramp, Oak Grove Beach Access, NW Jester Park Drive and Control Tower Road. These areas will be closed until lake levels subside and they can be cleaned up and brought back into service. Check current boat ramp availability by calling 515-509-2015, then 30#.