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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Johnston we have compiled for you.
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA (IA)
Description
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake project, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. Located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, Bob Shetler is the campground of choice for many shore fishermen. The Des Moines River is within easy walking distance of most campsites and offers excellent fishing for walleye, wipers, catfish, and crappie. The area's 69 campsites are also popular with travelers, since it is located only 5 miles from Interstate Highways 35/80. A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are available, including interpretive programs, group picnic shelters, playgrounds, and river fishing. The 24-mile paved, multi-purpose Neal Smith Trail runs from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park, and connects the campground to all recreation areas on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail (no motor vehicles allowed) and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating. Nearby facilities include a visitor center, nature trail, baseball diamond, volleyball standards (you provide ball and net), swimming, boat launching, sailing, skiing, wind surfing, fishing, frisbee disc golf course, accessible fishing pier, and hunting. For more information, visit our website at: http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/saylorville
5600 NW 78TH AVE
JOHNSTON,IA,50131-1941
Phone: 515-276-4656x6507
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- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
Directions
From I-35: Take the Ankeny exit #90 (Oralabor Road) and go west 4.8 miles, the road turns into Hwy 415. Turn left (west) onto NW 37th Street and go 0.3 mile then turn right onto NW Horseshoe Rd. Turn right and drive across the Saylorville Lake Dam, which will take you into Bob Shetler Campground.
From I-80: Take exit #135 (2nd Avenue/Highway 415) exit and go north 3.5 miles. Turn left (west) onto Oralabor Road (Highway 415) and go 2.6 miles. Turn left (west) onto NW 37th Street and go 0.3 mile then turn right onto NW Horseshoe Rd. Turn right and drive across the Saylorville Lake Dam, which will take you into Bob Shetler Campground.
CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND (IA)
Description
Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000 acre Saylorville Lake project, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. Cherry Glen, our oldest and most popular campground, has 125 sites nestled together on a compact 13-acre wooded ridge. Visiting with family and friends while relaxing in the shade of one of the campground's many trees is a popular pastime. For the more adventuresome, the adjacent boatramp makes it easy to go from camping to boating on the 6000 acre lake in just minutes. A wide variety of activities and facilities are available within the campground, including interpretive programs, group picnic shelters, playgrounds, baseball diamond and volleyball standards, boat launching, sailing, skiing, wind surfing, and fishing. The 24-mile paved multi-purpose Neal Smith Trail runs from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park, and connects the campground to all recreation areas on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail (no motor vehicles allowed) and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating. Nearby activities include a visitor center, nature trail, swimming, frisbee disc golf course, accessible fishing pier, river fishing, and hunting For more information, please visit our website at www.SaylorvilleLake.org
5600 NW 78TH AVE
JOHNSTON,IA,50131-1941
Phone: 515-276-4656x6507
View Regional Map
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
Directions
From I-35 north of Des Moines: Take exit 90(Ankeny Industrial Parkway) to Hwy 160 west 2.4 miles and becomes Hwy 415. Take Hwy 415 north for 4.1 miles. At the campground sign get into left turn lane, take northwest 94th Ave for .6 mile to the campground.
