Cherry Glen Day Use
Polk City, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Johnston
Saylorville Lake Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Saylorville Lake in Iowa, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Saylorville Lake covers about 5,428 acres.
16 public launches · 9 with trailer ramps
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Counties: Polk County
Ramps and launches
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Lewis A. Jester Park
Granger, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Grimes
Lincoln Access
Polk City, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Grimes
Sandpiper
Polk City, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Johnston
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 515-276-4656
Directions: Physical Address: 7101 NW Polk City Drive Polk City, IA 50226 From I-35, take Exit 92 and go east on First Street approximately 5 miles to HWY 415. Turn right (north) and travel approximately 3 miles to recreation area on the right.
Saylorville Marina Access
Polk City, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Johnston
Cherry Glenn
Polk City, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Johnston
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 515-964-8792
Directions: From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny Industrial Parkway. Continue onto Highway 160 west for 4.8 miles. The road turns into Highway 415. Continue for another 4 miles and follow signs into the campground.
Lakeview High Water
Johnston, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Lakeview Main A
Johnston, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Lakeview Main B
Johnston, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 515-276-4656
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. Continue past the Saylorville Lake Visitor Center and take a right to cross the Main Dam for 2.6 miles until you reach NW Beaver Dr. Turn right and drive North for 0.5 miles. Turn right into Lake View Rec
Cherry Glen Picnic
Polk City, Polk County
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Johnston
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 515-276-4656
Directions: Utilize address 4586 NW 94th Avenue Polk City IA 50223 (Not a valid mailing address). From I-35, take Exit 92 in Ankeny and turn right on East 1st Street. Travel approximately 5 miles west to NW 94th Ave. Continue across HWY 415 approximately .5 miles to Cherry Glen Picnic Area on your right.
Saylorville Lake Boat Ramp near Polk City #1
Polk City, Polk County
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Johnston
Saylorville Lake Boat Ramp near Polk City #2
Polk City, Polk County
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Grimes
Saylorville Lake Boat Ramp near Polk City #3
Polk City, Polk County
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Grimes
Acorn Valley
Polk City, Polk County
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Johnston
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 515-276-0429
Directions: From I-35/80 north of Des Moines, Iowa, take exit 131 toward Johnston/Saylorville Lake. Turn north on Merle Hay Road and continue for 2.8 miles. At the four-way stop, turn left on Northwest Beaver Drive and continue for 3.7 miles. Turn right onto Northwest Coryden Drive and follow signs into the campground.
Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Polk City, Polk County
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Johnston
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 515-984-6925
Directions: From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 miles. The road turns into Highway 415, continue and follow signs to the campground.
Bob Shetler Recreation Area
Johnston, Polk County
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 515-276-0873
Directions: From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 miles. The road turns into Highway 415. Turn left onto 37th Street, then turn right onto Horseshoe Road. Turn right and drive across the Saylorville Lake Dam to the campground.