Bob Shetler Recreation Area

Overview

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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

515-276-0873

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bob Shetler Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 4Hike · 75.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.6 mi from camp

  Iowa Seg 4: Marshalltown to Des Moines. OpenStreetMap

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• Neal Smith TrailHike · 25.1 mi long · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Low Line TrailHike · 3.7 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Top Shelf TrailHike · 3.0 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Fresh CutHike · 0.4 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Low Life LoopHike · 0.7 mi long · 2.4 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Mountain biking

• Low Line TrailBike ride · 3.7 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Top Shelf TrailBike ride · 3.0 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Fresh CutBike ride · 0.4 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Low Life LoopBike ride · 0.7 mi long · 2.4 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Scenic sights

• EMC OverlookViewpoint · 9.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Seven OaksSkiing and snowshoeing · 26.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.