Sandpiper Recreation Area is a national park campground at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Saylorville Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Sandpiper Recreation Area 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 60 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Saylorville Lake include Prairie Flower Recreation Area, Acorn Valley, Oak Grove Picnic Area, Walnut Ridge Recreation Area and Cherry Glen Picnic.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 8 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 9
Address
Johnston, Iowa
Coordinates
41.7536, -93.7097
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
Saylorville Lake
Saylorville Lake
Saylorville Lake
Saylorville Lake
Saylorville Lake
Saylorville Lake
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