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
COORDINATES
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
9AM - 1PM
24 May 2026
- SW 8 knots.
- 25°C
- UV Index: 7 - High
- Mostly fine
Sun
1PM - 5PM
24 May 2026
- SW 7–10 knots.
- 25°C
- UV Index: 7 - High
- Mostly fine
Sun
5PM - 9PM
24 May 2026
- S 6–10 knots.
- Decreasing from 25 to 21°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Mostly fine