About Saylorville Lake Marina
Saylorville Lake Marina is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa, just north of the city of Des Moines. This 26,000-acre lake area provides a minimum downstream river flow for water supply and water quality during drought periods. Park Rangers manage the woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats. Saylorville lake offers multiple boat launches, beaches, and outdoor recreation including camping, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching and more.
Facilities
Electricity
Petrol
Water
Showers
Sewage
Toilets
Food
Bar
Boatbuilder
HauloutCOORDINATES
41.75547 N, -93.70511 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
< 10m, 10-20m
Depth at MLW
2 - 3m
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Fair
Port of Entry
No
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Dock Type
Floating
Style Side To
Yes
Style Stern To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Beware
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Fri
5AM - 9AM
06 February 2026
NW 14–18 knots. Gusts up to 33 knots.
3 to 5°C
UV Index: 0 - Low
Partly cloudy
Fri
9AM - 1PM
06 February 2026
- N 16 knots decreasing to 14 knots. Gusts up to 28 knots.
- 4°C
- UV Index: 2 - Low
- Cloudy
Fri
1PM - 5PM
06 February 2026
- N 14 knots decreasing to 12 knots. Gusts up to 22 knots.
- 4 to 6°C
- UV Index: 1 - Low
- Mostly fine