Saylorville Lake - COE/Bob Shetler Rec Area Good Sam Verified Campground
5600 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Address
5600 NW 78th Ave
Johnston, IA, 50131
Coordinates:
41.701667, -93.685278
Open May 1 - October 17
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Dan M
2 reviews · 1 review votes
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Very easy layout to navigate and park. Sites are decently sized and spaced and the campground is very nice looking and clean. Restrooms are decent and the dump/water station at the end is fairly convenient. Only real downside to the location is you have to leave your site, loop out of and back into the campground to get to the dump/water station, and then loop out and back in again to get back to your site. But since the loop isn't very big it's really a fairly minor thing to complain about. Most... Read More
Very easy layout to navigate and park. Sites are decently sized and spaced and the campground is very nice looking and clean. Restrooms are decent and the dump/water station at the end is fairly convenient.
Only real downside to the location is you have to leave your site, loop out of and back into the campground to get to the dump/water station, and then loop out and back in again to get back to your site. But since the loop isn't very big it's really a fairly minor thing to complain about.
Most of the sites are pretty open so if you have Starlink or satellite TV/internet you should have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky (my Starlink RV dish had 0% obstruction and constant signal.)
The electric boxes are at or near the rear of the gravel pads making for easy hookups and the tables and fire pits are to the passenger side so they should be out the door of most RVs and campers.
Overall a well laid out, well maintained campground and for $20/night an amazing value.
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c92vette
20 reviews · 20 review votes
Member
Nice campground by the COE below Saylorville Lake Dam. Seems fishing right below the spillway is a popular activity. Access to the Neil Smith Trail (running and Biking) is on the east edge of the campground. Note: The Neil Smith Trail runs north from the campground about 20 miles and south on into Des Moines where it connects to numerous trails around the area.
Dan M
2 reviews · 1 review votes
Member
Very easy layout to navigate and park. Sites are decently sized and spaced and the campground is very nice looking and clean. Restrooms are decent and the dump/water station at the end is fairly convenient. Only real downside to the location is you have to leave your site, loop out of and back into the campground to get to the dump/water station, and then loop out and back in again to get back to your site. But since the loop isn't very big it's really a fairly minor thing to complain about. Most... Read More
Very easy layout to navigate and park. Sites are decently sized and spaced and the campground is very nice looking and clean. Restrooms are decent and the dump/water station at the end is fairly convenient.
Only real downside to the location is you have to leave your site, loop out of and back into the campground to get to the dump/water station, and then loop out and back in again to get back to your site. But since the loop isn't very big it's really a fairly minor thing to complain about.
Most of the sites are pretty open so if you have Starlink or satellite TV/internet you should have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky (my Starlink RV dish had 0% obstruction and constant signal.)
The electric boxes are at or near the rear of the gravel pads making for easy hookups and the tables and fire pits are to the passenger side so they should be out the door of most RVs and campers.
Overall a well laid out, well maintained campground and for $20/night an amazing value.
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c92vette
20 reviews · 20 review votes
Member
Nice campground by the COE below Saylorville Lake Dam. Seems fishing right below the spillway is a popular activity. Access to the Neil Smith Trail (running and Biking) is on the east edge of the campground. Note: The Neil Smith Trail runs north from the campground about 20 miles and south on into Des Moines where it connects to numerous trails around the area.
5600 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Coordinates: 41.701667, -93.685278
Directions
From Jct. of I-80 & Hwy 401,N 3.5 mi on Hwy 401, N 2 mi to Beaver Dr, NW 0.5 mi to 78th Ave, E 0.75 mi (E)