JOHNSTON, IA

Bob Shetler Rec Area, Saylorville Lake (COE). 67 mostly-level sites in East & Main CGs. 30A E, some 50A (mostly in East CG), some concrete pads, a few pullthrus. Dispersed W faucets. Restrooms in each area (sites 1-13 pit toilets only, but can use modern restroom in other part of park). Showers at Main CG. Fresh W & D at far end of Main. $22, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit w/in 30 at Saylorville Lake. Reservation required, 877-444-6777 or rec.gov. ~Apr 29-Sep 29. From I-35 x90 go W ~2.4 mi on SR-160 to SR-415, go ~3 mi N to NW 37th St, TL, follow sign to dam. Cross dam, TL at end of dam to CG. Or, from I-35/80 x135 go N on SR-415 (NW 2nd St) 3.7 mi. TL (W) on Oralabor Rd (SR-415), follow above. Or, from I-25/80 x131 go N 2.5 mi on SR-401 to Beaver Dr, NW 1.0 mi to 78th Ave, E 0.75 mi to CG (this route temp closed Sep 10). 41.70242 -93.68653. Camp is below dam. Nice, clean park. Any size rig. Biking, hiking, boating, fishing, playground. Good ATT, Verizon, Tmobile, Sprint. Sat good most sites. 26-mi paved bike trail from Des Moines connects this CG, other COE CGs & SP. 515-276 0837. Rod & Carolyn Hatcher #30779 Jun 07. Last updated by Fred & Eve Schindler #126989 stayed Sep 23.

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