US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsRV park · Army Corps lake in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Saylorville Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 67 |
| Site types | 67 standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Full hookups at 10 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 62 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (515) 276-0873 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Bob Shetler before you go.
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting. Recreation Visitors enjoy Saylorville Lake for its excellent boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Bob Shetler is in Johnston, Polk County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.