Saylorville Lake, IA
AKA: Saylorville Reservoir
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About Saylorville Lake
The tranquil setting of Saylorville Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. Saylorville Lake is a 5,400-acre lake, located in central Iowa at Polk City. There is good to excellent shoreline access along the 10 miles of shoreline, as well as a jetty. Boat ramps, rental boats and a marina assist the public with ways to navigate and enjoy this scenic waterway. No limitations are set for motorized boats, so all type boats are welcome here. Family boats, pleasure boat, pontoons, canoes and kayaks are all popular craft for experiencing Saylorville Reservoir. Camping and lodging are available at, and nearby, the lake.
Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Cherry Glen Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, southeast side, off NW 94th Avenue, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Sandpiper Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off McBride Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Saylorville - Main Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off NW Beaver Drive, this is three, two-lane, concrete ramps with docks and lots of paved parking.
Southwest Saylorville Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, at the west end of the Northwest Saylorville Drive Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.
Marinas
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Jester Park Campground - 515 323-5300
Acorn Valley Campground - 515 276-0429
Bob Shelter Campground - 515 276-0873
Cherry Glen Campground - 515 964-8792
Prairie Flower Campground - 515 984-6925
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, hybrid striped bass and northern pike at Saylorville Lake in Iowa.
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Saylorville Marina
6170 N.W. Polk City Drive
Polk City, IA 50226
515 984-6541
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