COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
| Address | SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 5600 NW 78TH AVENUE, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131 |
|---|---|
| State | IA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 515-276-4656 |
| jonathan.d.wuebker@usace.army.mil |
Amenities
FIREPLACE
FLUSH TOILETS
GRILLS
PARKING AREA
PAVED SITES
PAVED PARKING
PAVED ROADS
PICNIC AREA
PICNIC SHELTERS
WATER SPIGOT
Pets Allowed
PICNIC TABLES
PLAYGROIUND
Shade
BBQ
DAY USE AREA
ELECTRICITY
Grills/Fire Ring
Quiet Area
Checkin Time: 7:00 AM
Max Num of People: 75–250
Site Access: Drive-In
Location Rating: Good
Checkout Time: 9:00 PM
Driveway Surface: Paved
Max Num of Vehicles: 24–100
Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Condition Rating: Good
Max Vehicle Length: 0
Reservable Sites: 9 of 9
Overview
Cottonwood Recreation Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam. The 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project 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,
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:35 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)