| Location | Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $22–$26/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (344 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 70 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 67 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Bob Shetler Recreation Area is a Recreation.gov campground in Johnston. It lists 67 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 70 ft. 1 site has full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 14 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 42 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 48 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 49 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 52 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 67 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 27 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 31 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 34 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 38 standard electric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (344 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Clean park . Friendly staff. Large sites. Wish they had more with full hookups.”
“Good size sites, convenient to Des Moines. Must see Living History Farms- ~7mi away. Good smaller size lake, access from Bob Shetler, perfect for kayak or canoe paddling without waves and sheltered from the wind which can be a problem on Saylorville Lake.”
“I like the spots that back up to the river. Nice level, concrete sites with decent shade and water close by. I've been there twice now. ”
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SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
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Bob Shetler Recreation Area sits in the tailwater below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake project, where open grassy campsites and large shade trees look toward the Des Moines River. The campground contains 67 total campsites; all 67 are configured to accommodate both RVs and tents and come with electrical hookups. Basic comforts are on site: flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station, and most sites are within an easy walk of the shore. A short drive or walk from the loops you'll find boat ramps and an accessible fishing dock, plus a nearby visitor center, a hiking trail, volleyball courts and a disc golf course. Wildlife is common around camp white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, waterfowl and other small game are regularly seen so expect a mix of open views and frequent animal activity. Recreation at Saylorville Lake ranges from placid shoreline fishing to wind-driven water sports; the lake supports boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming, and anglers chase walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike. The paved Neal Smith Trail, a 24-mile National Recreation Trail that links Des Moines to Big Creek State Park, passes along the east side of the lake and is popular for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating. The broader Saylorville project also offers opportunities for horseback riding, environmental education programs, hunting, winter sports, playgrounds and other organized recreation sites. Practical details such as fees, reservation policies and seasonal availability are set by the managing agency; check the Saylorville Lake visitor center or the official U.S. Army Corps of Engineers site before you go. To reach the campground from the Des Moines area, follow the route toward Ankeny/Oralabor Road (Highway 415) and cross Saylorville Lake Dam to arrive at the park.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| – |
| – |
| $22 |
| 29 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 35 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 50 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 54 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 60 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 30 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 44 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 55 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 57 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 61 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 64 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 39 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 45 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 46 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 68 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 58 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 56 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 63 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 47 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 51 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 41 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 53 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 65 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 66 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 32 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 33 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 36 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 40 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 62 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| 69 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Bob Shetler Recreation Area. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bob Shetler Recreation Area, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night