Bob Shetler Recreation Area - Johnston National And State Park

Bob Shetler Recreation Area
5600 Nw 78th Ave , Johnston IA 50131-1941
+1 515 276 4656

Additional Info:: Reservations must be made at least 2 days prior to arrival. One family OR six people are allowed per site. Campsite equipment is limited to 2 tents OR 1 tent and 1 wheeled unit per site. Other equipment such as boats or extra vehicles are allowed, if there is sufficient room to park them on the site. Tents may be placed on the grass adjacent to campsite spurs. Camper must be 18 or over to make reservation and must be present during stay. Park reserves the right to cancel reservations. The gate is closed from 10pm-6am.

Bob Shetler Recreation Area

Bob Shetler Recreation Area
5600 Nw 78th Ave , Johnston IA 50131-1941

Amenities

Frisbee Golf
Nature Trails
Mountain Biking
Potable Water
Swimming
Firewood
Hunting
Telephone
Reservoir
Dump Station
Visitors Center
Picnic Shelters
Accessible Showers
Sailing
Baseball Field
Gatehouse
Bike Trails
Playground
Recycling Center
Picnic Tables
Volleyball
Equestrian Area
Golf
Boat Launch Ramp
Flush Toilet
Public Marina
Accessible Restroom
Hiking Trails
Grills
Garbage Service

Description

... 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 ... more on ReserveAmerica.com

Directions

From I-35/80 N of Des Moines: Take exit 131 (Johnston/Saylorville Lake) N on Merle Hay Rd. Travel N through Johnston for 2.8 mi. At the 4-way stop sign, turn left onto NW Beaver Dr and travel 1 mile. Turn right onto NW 78th Ave, just after passing a large concrete water storage tank on the right. Travel 0.8 mile on NW 78th Ave. and turn right at the stop sign (T-intersection). Travel 0.4 mile to the campground, located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam.

Web Resources

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