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About this campground
Overview Cottonwood Recreation Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam. The 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project 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
Cottonwood Recreation Area FAQ
Can I bring an RV to Cottonwood Recreation Area?
Cottonwood Recreation Area is not listed as accepting RVs. It may be tent-only or have access limits, so check before you go or see the nearby RV campgrounds listed on this page.
Can I reserve a campsite at Cottonwood Recreation Area?
Yes. Campsites at Cottonwood Recreation Area can be reserved through Recreation.gov. View it on Recreation.gov.
Where is Cottonwood Recreation Area located?
Cottonwood Recreation Area is in Johnston, Iowa, at Saylorville Lake Administration Office. GPS coordinates: 41.69056, -93.67472. Get directions.
What can you do at Cottonwood Recreation Area?
Activities at and around the campground include Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing.
How do I contact Cottonwood Recreation Area?
You can call 515-276-4656 or email jonathan.d.wuebker@usace.army.mil. They can confirm site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.