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Tucked away amid a triangle made by Madrid, IA, Ankeny, and Waukee, Saylorville Lake is a 5950 acres wonderland set on the Des Moines River in Iowa. The lake is located just a stone-throw away from the heart of Des Moines, making it the perfect place to set up your rental RV as you dive into the city’s charm.
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Getting Outdoors
While camping with an RV rental at Saylorville Lake during the summer, you’re in for a magical time exploring the deep waters of the lake. You’ll be spoilt for choice over the number of swimming beaches to choose from. Sandpiper Beach is situated on the north end of the lake just off Polk City while Oak Grove Beach sits on the east side of the lake. The beaches are both alcohol-free for obvious safety reasons. Foodies and entertainment lovers are bound to have an awesome time visiting the Cherry Glen Picnic Area in Ankeny. The 13-acre wooded ridge is a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic with the family.
Camping at Saylorville Lake
When weighing your options over the best spot to set up your Saylorville camper rental, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Located about 3 miles away from the lake in Johnston, check out the Bob Shelter Campground if you're interested in practicing some good old dry camping as water and sewer hookups aren't provided. However, the pet-friendly campground offers 50-amp electric hookups on pull-thru sites which are big-rig accessible.
Exploring the Area
After a great time exploring Saylorville Lake, venture into the surrounding towns. If you’re a shopping fan, take a stroll down the Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines as you scout for your favorite brands. The mall also offers a variety of dining options, so be sure to pop up with an empty tummy.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
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- CampgroundsLocation
- Cherry Glen Campground, IAPolk County, IA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Saylorville Lake
Mahdi D.
November, 2025
We had a fantastic experience with both the host and the RV. The host (Isa) was incredibly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire rental process, and was even available during our trip to answer any questions we had. The RV itself was in excellent condition; clean, well-maintained, and extremely comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother or more enjoyable trip. Highly recommend!
Mark W.
November, 2025
We leveraged Ryan's RV for a family trip, where we needed some extra space for 2 adults and our Labrador, Hap. Ryan was super helpful throughout the week's stay. We had questions on propane for the heater (some of the first evenings were in the 20s), and Ryan was right there to answer and even offered to come out (was not required, but indicates a great host). As in previous reviews the RV was very well equipped with kitchen, bedding, towels, and everything. More like a hotel than an RV. Ryan set the RV up in our family's drive, so was ready to go the instant we arrived. Net, highly recommend and we'll be using again in future trips.
Kirk G.
November, 2025
This experience was excellent. The coach was just as described and worked great to take our group of 8 to an NFL game. Communication was quick, clear and understandable. The hosts made everything very easy. Thanks for helping us make some family memories on a road trip to and from the game.
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