Cherry Glen Campground
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About Cherry Glen Campground
Cherry Glen Campground is a national park campground at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Cherry Glen Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 93 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 126 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Saylorville Lake include Cherry Glen Picnic, Oak Grove Picnic Area, Prairie Flower Recreation Area, Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville) and Bob Shetler Recreation Area.
Total reservations in April — 2024: 536 · 2025: 402
Location
Address
Johnston, Iowa
Coordinates
41.7314, -93.6800
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 1,078 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cherry Glen Picnic
Saylorville Lake
Oak Grove Picnic Area
Saylorville Lake
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake
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Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
Saylorville Lake
Bob Shetler Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake
Cherry Glen Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cherry Glen Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Cherry Glen Campground?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cherry Glen Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cherry Glen Campground right now?
Cherry Glen Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Cherry Glen Campground located?
Cherry Glen Campground is located in Saylorville Lake, near Johnston, Iowa.
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