Cherry Glen Campground
Campground · Iowa · 125 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
National Guard Camp Dodge Johnston Training Site · Closed to Public Access
- 125
- Bookable sites
- 53 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6
- Accessible sites
- 933 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cherry Glen Campground is located on 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.The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.
Facilities
This large campground offers 125 family sites, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. Educational programs, group shelters, playgrounds, and a boat ramp all provide additional recreation opportunities for guests. Nearby amenities include a visitor center, hiking trail and a disc golf course.Natural Features
Cherry Glen, the oldest and most popular campground on the lake, is nestled on a compact 13-acre wooded ridge. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, waterfowl and other small game animals roam the lands around the lake.The facts
- 125 bookable sites
- 6 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 53 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: CHERRY GLEN
Site types
- 125 Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: grills.
125 campsites at Cherry Glen Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 016 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 017 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 018 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 028 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 041 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 042 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 043 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 044 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 045 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 046 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 047 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 048 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 049 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 050 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 051 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 052 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 053 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 054 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 055 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 056 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 057 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 058 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 059 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 060 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 061 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 062 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 063 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 064 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 065 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 066 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 067 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 068 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 069 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 070 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 071 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 072 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 073 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 074 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 075 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 076 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 077 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 078 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 079 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 080 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 081 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 082 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 083 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 084 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 085 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 086 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 087 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 088 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 089 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 090 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 091 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 092 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 093 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 094 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 095 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 096 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 097 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 098 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 099 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 100 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 101 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 102 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 103 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 104 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 105 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 106 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 107 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 108 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 109 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 110 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 111 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 112 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 113 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 114 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 115 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 116 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 117 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 118 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 119 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 120 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 121 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 122 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 37 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 124 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 125 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 126 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 127 | CHERRY GLEN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny Industrial Parkway. Continue onto Highway 160 west for 4.8 miles. The road turns into Highway 415. Continue for another 4 miles and follow signs into the campground.
41.73139, -93.68000 · 41°43'53.0"N 93°40'48.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 34 | 47 | 61 | 72 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 64 | 48 | 35 |
| Low °F | 12 | 16 | 27 | 38 | 50 | 61 | 65 | 62 | 53 | 41 | 29 | 18 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cherry Glen Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Cherry Glen Campground?
- Yes, Cherry Glen Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cherry Glen Campground have?
- 125 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cherry Glen Campground?
- 53 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Cherry Glen Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cherry Glen Campground.
- Does Cherry Glen Campground have hookups?
- Electric, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Cherry Glen Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Cherry Glen Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Cherry Glen Campground
- Cherry Glen Picnic less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Grove Picnic Area 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prairie Flower Recreation Area 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville) 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bob Shetler Recreation Area 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Walnut Ridge Recreation Area 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sandpiper Recreation Area 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Acorn Valley 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bob Shetler Picnic Area 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cottonwood Recreation Area 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fifield (Ia) 40 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) 40.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 515-964-8792
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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