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Saylorville Lake · US Army Corps of Engineers · Johnston, IA
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About Bob Shetler Recreation Area
- 67 campsites
- $22–$26 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.2/5 from 437 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
- Activities: Swimming Site, Water Sports, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.The campground offers 67 camping sites, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. Nearby amenities include a visitor center, hiking trail, volleyball courts and a disc golf course. Boat ramps and an accessible fishing dock are also clos…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Flower Recreation Area Saylorville Lake | Moderate | 68% | 15 |
| Cherry Glen Campground Saylorville Lake | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Acorn Valley Saylorville Lake | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
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