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
Sun
5AM - 9AM
15 March 2026
E 5–12 knots backing N 5-12 knots. Gusts up to 21 knots.
2 to 6°C
UV Index: 0 - Low
Chance of showers
Sun
9AM - 1PM
15 March 2026
- N 13 knots increasing to 18 knots. Gusts up to 29 knots.
- 0 to 3°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Chance of showers
Sun
1PM - 5PM
15 March 2026
- NW 16–22 knots. Gusts up to 33 knots.
- 0°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Chance of showers