BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
| Address | SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 5600 NW 78TH AVENUE, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131-1941 |
|---|---|
| State | IA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 515-276-0873 |
Amenities
Campfire Allowed
Shade
Pets Allowed
Min Num of People: 1
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Max Num of Vehicles: 1–3
Fire Pit: Y
Picnic Table: Y
Sewer Hookup: Y, Yes
Electricity Hookup: 30–50
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Max Num of People: 6
Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
Water Hookup: No, Yes
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Pull-Through, Pull-through
Max Vehicle Length: 25–62
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Sites: 1 of 67
Reservable Sites: 60 of 67
Overview
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below 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, l
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:33 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)