Saylorville Lake — Attraction in Polk City

Hot day, Water very busy. Hard to find a quiet place. Jet skiing, sailing,speed boats pulling kids having a ball, pontoons with music playing and families laughing could be found around every corner. We did find a place and the kids set about putting on their live vest to swim and play! While the men fishing licenses in hand attempted to fish. From the bank. Did get a few nibbles. It was a fun family day. Cherry glen was full so we were sent to sandpiper the dock was small so one side was closed to allow for larger boats and pontoons. We got in fast and out pretty fast. People were show patience, there was no problem people waited their turn and moved safely away. That hasn’t always been the case at this lake we have see near accidents at the boat docks! Mostly larger crafts not understanding no wake and roaring by the docks causing loading boats and unloading boats to be knocking the docks causing damage to our boat. Use...

Saylorville Lake Marina is hands down one of the best marinas we’ve ever been to. The location is stunning, the facilities are top-notch, and the vibe is unmatched—but what really made our visit special was the incredible team.

Aaliza, Hailey, Henry, and Kaleb went above and beyond to make our day on the water smooth, fun, and stress-free. From helping us load in, to sharing local tips, to making sure we had everything we needed, they were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care about making our experience a great one. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows.

Whether you’re a seasoned boater or new to the water, this is the spot to be. We’ll absolutely be back—and we’ll be asking for Aaliza, Hailey, Henry, and Kaleb every...

I like the spillway when it's close to flood levels, but I really like driving over the dam, the One Mile Bridge, boating, and naturally hiking down to Saylorville Lake. It's an amazing sunset when on the lake and very enjoyable. I miss the warm months where it's enjoyable to spend time on the lake. I recommend renting a pontoon from the marina if you'd really enjoy checking out the lake and don't own a boat. It's a great way to explore and very economical if you divide the costs between around ten...