Saylorville Lake

In Iowa, United States, Saylorville Lake is a reservoir on the Des Moines River. It is situated 344 kilometers from the Mississippi River's Des Moines River mouth and 18 kilometers upstream of the city of Des Moines. It was built as a part of the Des Moines River's flood control system and to help reduce flood crests on the Mississippi, to which the Des Moines River is a tributary.

The lake serves as a crucial recreational resource for the nation's capital. On weekends, visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and playing disc golf at the lake. These sports and others can be done in the lake's surrounding recreational areas.

Popular destinations to visit from Des Moines include Jester Park on the western shore. With numerous tables positioned throughout the park, picnicking can be one of Jester's most well-liked pastimes. The Jester golf course has a lot of use in the summer and off-season. The area is also covered in hiking and bike trails, and boat ramps and fishing docks provide access to the water.

Location: Polk / Dallas / Boone counties, Iowa