Body of Water:   Saylorville Lake

Nearest City & State:  Polk City, Iowa 

General description of possible day-sails or cruises:  Lake is 5,400 acres and was built by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a flood control reservoir. 

What we like best about this area:   Although you can encounter a lot of motor boats, jet skis, & larger sailboats, the lake area is large and a bridge is high enough to sail under.  See listing for Big Creek Lake as another sailing option in the area.

Fun places to visit on the water:   None noted

Fun things to do on shore, attractions, restaurants, shopping, etc:   Lake has a marina, yacht club, & ship’s store for supplies.

Best Season to Visit:   _x_Spring   _x_Summer   _x_Fall   __Winter

Wind conditions:   None noted

Name and location of Launch Ramp (or hoist):   Lake has 5 multi-lane launch ramps, 2 in Jester State Park & free to use.  The other 3 have short docks & charge a $3 launch fee.  You should have an outboard to safely get in & out of these docks.

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