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Saylorville Lake Camping
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About Saylorville Lake
Saylorville Lake has 11 reservable campgrounds, booked through Recreation.gov — including Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville), Acorn Valley, Bob Shetler Recreation Area, Cherry Glen Campground, Prairie Flower Recreation Area and Bob Shetler Picnic Area. It's one of the camping destinations we track in Iowa.
Campgrounds here are in high demand and can sell out within minutes of release, so cancellations are often the only way to get a site. Campsite Tonight monitors every Saylorville Lake campground around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears.
Campgrounds at Saylorville Lake
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
Acorn Valley
Bob Shetler Recreation Area
Cherry Glen Campground
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Bob Shetler Picnic Area
Cherry Glen Picnic
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Sandpiper Recreation Area
Oak Grove Picnic Area
Cottonwood Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake camping FAQ
How many campgrounds are at Saylorville Lake?
11 campgrounds at Saylorville Lake near Johnston, Iowa.
Are there campsites available at Saylorville Lake this weekend?
No. Saylorville Lake is fully booked this weekend (October 16). Cancellations occur daily—set alerts to get notified when sites open.
How hard is it to get a campsite at Saylorville Lake?
Very difficult. Book 1-2 weeks ahead, or even last-minute.
When is the best time to camp at Saylorville Lake?
November, December, January, February for easier booking. Peak season: June, July, August.
Where is Saylorville Lake?
Iowa, near Johnston. 11 campgrounds with reservable sites.
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