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SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA

Polk City, Iowa · US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake/waterNo pets
SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

Sandpiper Recreation 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. This day-use area contains one large group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 500 people. Amenities include water and electricity, flush toilets, a playground, overlook, boat ramp and access to hiking and biking trails. A marina is nearby. Sandpiper is situated in a broad, open area on the northeast side of the lake. Dense timber stands surround the recreation area, but shade is limited within the site. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, and other small game animals roam the lands around the lake.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.

Directions

Physical Address: 7101 NW Polk City Drive Polk City, IA 50226 From I-35, take Exit 92 and go east on First Street approximately 5 miles to HWY 415. Turn right (north) and travel approximately 3 miles to recreation area on the right.

Location

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Details

State
Iowa
City / area
Polk City
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Saylorville Lake
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$110 / day
Rating
4.56 / 5 (9 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

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