CHERRY GLEN PICNIC
| Address | SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE , 5600 NW 78TH AVENUE, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131 |
|---|---|
| State | IA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 515-276-4656 |
Amenities
ELECTRICITY
GRILLS
FIREPLACE
PAVED PARKING
PAVED ROADS
PAVED SITES
PICNIC SHELTERS
PICNIC TABLES
Pets Allowed
Shade
DAY USE AREA
FLUSH TOILETS
PICNIC AREA
PARKING AREA
PLAYGROIUND
PAVED PATHWAYS
Grills/Fire Ring
Hike In Distance to Site: 0
Max Num of Vehicles: 19–67
Electricity Hookup: 30, Yes
BBQ: Y, Yes
Quiet Area: Y, Yes
Water Hookup: Y, Yes
Accessible Occupant Message: Y, Yes
Accessibility: Y, Yes
Max Num of People: 50–200
Checkin Time: 07:00 AM, 7:00 AM
Location Rating: Good
Min Num of People: 1
Site Access: Drive-In
Condition Rating: Good
Checkout Time: 9:00 PM
Min Num of Vehicles: 0
Driveway Length: 0
Tent Pad Length: 0
Tent Pad Width: 0
Driveway Surface: Paved
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 0
Proximity to Water: N/A
Accessible Sites: 6 of 6
Reservable Sites: 6 of 6
Overview
Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 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 come to Saylorville Lake for its great boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers fish for walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crap
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:35 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)