Cherry Glen Campground

Saylorville Lake, Iowa

Overlanding score
65/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
rv, group
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

showerwaterelectrichookupdump stationplaygroundboat rampfishinghikingtrailvisitor center

About Cherry Glen Campground

Overview

Cherry Glen Campground is located on 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.Recreation

Visitors enjoy Saylorville Lake for its excellent boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike.

The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.Facilities

This large campground offers 125 family sites, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station.

Educational programs, group shelters, playgrounds, and a boat ramp all provide additional recreation opportunities for guests.

Nearby amenities include a visitor center, hiking trail and a disc golf course. Natural Features

Source: Recreation.gov

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