Cherry Glen Picnic
Cherry Glen Picnic is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Iowa. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.73194, -93.68028
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 515-276-4656
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cherry Glen Picnic
Overview Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 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 come to Saylorville Lake for its great boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers fish for 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 day-use area offers six group picnic shelters, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, a playground and hiking trails. Cherry Glen Campground is adjacent as well as Cherry Glen Boat Ramp. Natural Features Cherry Glen is nestled on a compact 13-acre wooded ridge. Visiting with family and friends while relaxing in the shade of one of the area's many trees is a popular pastime. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, and other small game animals roam the lands around the lake. Nearby Attractions Cherry Glen Campground and Cherry Glen Boat Ramp.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Glen Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric & Sewer |
| Cherry Glen Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Oak Grove Picnic Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.5 mi | — | Water |
| Prairie Flower Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Bob Shetler | RV park | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Acorn Valley Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.