High Water Causes Boat Ramp Closures at Saylorville Lake

For public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has closed the Cherry Glen Lower Boat Ramp and Oak Grove Beach Access at Saylorville Lake due to rising water levels caused by heavy rains in the Des Moines River watershed. These closures will remain in effect until lake levels recede, and the areas can be cleaned and safely reopened.

Lakeview High Water, Sandpiper, and Cherry Glen High Water boat ramps remain open. Visitors should be aware of limited parking and potential hazards on Saylorville Lake, including submerged structures and floating debris. Boaters must exercise extreme caution due to potential unseen hazards beneath the surface. All boaters are advised to wear life jackets, maintain reduced speeds, and avoid operating vessels after dark. Strict adherence to buoy markings is essential for safe navigation.

For updated lake level information and forecasts visit: https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missions/recreation/saylorville-lake/. For real-time updates on ramp availability and the status of recreation areas, follow the Saylorville Lake Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/SaylorvilleLake/.

For further questions, contact the Saylorville Lake Administration Office at 515-276-4656.