Saylorville Lake

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 To make a campground reservation or a shelter reservation go to www.recreation.gov or call (877)444-6777

 

Camping at Saylorville Lake

With four different campgrounds to choose from, Saylorville Lake is sure to provide a camping experience tailored to you. Our campgrounds are host to a variety of scenery ranging from upland hardwoods in Acorn Valley and Cherry Glen campgrounds, to planted prairie in Prairie Flower campground, to riverside views and bottomland timber in Bob Shetler campground.

All campgrounds are open to both RV and tent camping; however Acorn Valley hosts some tent-only campsites and also has a youth group site that is available for use by organized youth groups such as the boy scouts. Prairie Flower campground is also host to group loops, which allows a large group to camp together in a wagon-wheel formation.   

Reservations for campsites and shelters can be made 180 days in advance.

Campground Dates

 

Campground

Acorn Valley

Bob Shetler

Cherry Glen

Prairie Flower

 

Dates Open

1 May - 21 Oct

Closed for 2024 Season

15 April - 21 Oct

1 May - 21 Oct

 

Fee Booth Phone Number

515-276-0429

515-276-0873

515-964-8792

515-984-6925

 

Campground Amenities

Dump Station

Flush Toilets

Showers

Playgrounds

Paved H/C Site

Drinking Water

Small Pond

 

 

 

Dump Station

Flush Toilets

Showers

Playgrounds

Paved H/C Site

Drinking Water
Bike Trail

Access to Des Moines River

 

Dump Station

Flush Toilets

Showers

Playgrounds

(3) Paved pads

All 50 amp elec.

Drinking water

Boat Ramps
Courtesy Dock
Bike Trail

Dump Station

Flush Toilets

Showers

Playgrounds

Paved H/C Site

(69)-50 Amp Elect

Drinking water
Sand Volleyball (north end)
Bike Trail

Nearby Beach

Group Camping Loops

 

Site Fees

 

$14-26

$22-26

$24-26

$22-26

Persons with America the Beautiful Senior Pass, Access Pass, Corps of Engineers Golden Age and Golden Access Passes are entitled to 50% discount on camping fees. Discount is not valid on group camping fees. 

Campground Regulations at Saylorville Lake

100% Reservable Campsites at Acorn Valley, Bob Shetler, Cherry Glen & Prairie Flower Campgrounds

1.      Advance reservations help ensure you have a site for your upcoming camping experience. Reservations can be made:

  • By calling Recreation.gov toll free at 1-877-444-6777
  • By going online to www.recreation.gov

2.     Same day reservation window. Allows you to make a reservation to camp the same day. Check-in time is 2pm.

3.     Registered campers are not required to check in. If you have a reservation, proceed to your site.

4.     If you do not have a reservation, call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.