Saylorville Lake

Description:

The Saylorville Lake Project is 26,000 acres, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, boat launches, an accessible fishing pier, river fishing, hunting, and a 24-mile paved, multipurpose trail used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating.

Directions:

2.4 miles and becomes Hwy 415. Continue on Hwy 415 N to the lake area.ORFrom I-35/80: Take Exit 127 to Highway 141 N. Take Highway 141 N approximately 6 miles to exit 148 which is NW Saylorville Drive or Hwy 415. NW Saylorville Drive will lead into the lake area.

Phone:

(515) 276-4656

Email:

Address:

5600 NW 78th Ave Johnston, IA 50131

Activities:

Boating Camping Fishing Hiking Horseback Riding Picnicking Winter Sports Water Sports Wildlife Viewing Playground Park Specialized Sport Site Other Recreation Concession Site Environmental Education

Organization:

USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers