Cherry Glen Campground, Johnston, IA

Cherry Glen Campground in Polk county is located just 10 min west of Ankeny, IA with an elevation of 934 feet. There are a total of 125 campsites including 1 boat site. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 93 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports, disc golf.

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(515) 964-8792 (Information)
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$24 - $26

Campsite Reviews (244)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		23%
3 star		8%
2 star		2%
1 star		2%

@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #25

Cherry Glen is my favorite campground.

@ScottP5976595 · Camped on Oct 19, 2024 at Campsite #72

Sites are nicely spaced with views of the water through the trees. It was an easy walk to the beach to enjoy sunset. The fire pit and the site were nicely maintained, as was the picnic table. This is a nice regular stop for us now when we travel west from Chicago at just about 4-5 hours from the western suburbs.

@Jennifer508723 · Camped on Oct 16, 2024 at Campsite #81

Nice campsite with level spaces and clean facilities.

@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #73

Dealt with racism people lying on us and our dog saying she was left by herself and that we couldnt control her but it clearly states on the bathroom no pets allowed so I went and showered around 1 am could clearly see the vehicles were on property and not to mention this kid pulled a knife on my kids but my kids were the ones that got kicked out from the park so disappointed in people in this day and age the truth always comes to the light.

@EugueneD875E40 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #45

Beautiful campground! Spacious sites, clean restrooms and very friendly people. Definitely would recommend

@KristyS4429075 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #70

Great place to camp with boat ramp access! Enjoyed our stay!

@BradA8465530 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #72

Our site was on the periphery of the campground, close to the lake so we had nice views. Shower house was close and convenient.

@BethanyD26664C · Camped on Oct 9, 2024 at Campsite #38

This was a beautiful campground. Close to the city, but it doesn't feel that way. The beach was great and we enjoyed it on a warm October day. The Neil Smith trail was right outside the campground entrance and perfect for running and biking.

@MARSHALLB35273 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #69

Quiet, clean restrooms & showers, generally well picked up and mowed, plenty of dumpsters, and dog waste receptacles at most of the rest rooms and shower houses.

@LanaS5770643 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #42

Great atmosphere, people are respectful of others. Very peaceful. Only negative is those that don't follow the rule of keeping their dogs on a leash. It's very scary and frustrating when walking our dogs and other dogs come charging up to us. Campground attendants all need to be a better job of enforcing this rule.

@TammyA23B8DD2A · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #57

We camp here often this is my #1 at saylorville lake it is clean and very nice place to stay.

@RichardS712869 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #101

VERY NICE CAMPGROUND. BIG SITES CLEAN BATHROOMS.

@GordonB9AA4A38 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #76

Very nice and pretty campground with good views of the reservoir

@JulieNF9AD3649 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #35

So much better with full hook up. At least having water hook up with get us to stay longer

@RobertM1452522 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #48

A clean, quiet, beautiful campground. Well cared for. My favorite place for a relaxing week of camping.

@LoraR16E28007A · Camped on Sep 24, 2024 at Campsite #41

Howling coyoties, raccoon camp raiders, rabbits, birds. It was a gorgeous view of the lake. It is my spot. So stay out ha ha. Far from the shower house, no water hook up. Electric worked perfectly.

@DeborahD818F8A · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #109

Very clean and well-maintained campground. Very helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful setting close to Des Moines. Only suggestion is to provide more level sites.

@EricS9323236 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #37

Not as beautiful as most corps campgrounds. Old electric posts.

@richarda847269 · Camped on Sep 17, 2024 at Campsite #5

This was the first COE campground I ever saw without full hookups

@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #27

Cherry Glen is my favorite campground.

@NeolaF714E7345 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #106

Mostly shade. Modern Comfort station (bathrooms) across road well maintained and very clean. Shower House a short walk away.Easy to level RV.

@karryk064B4F3D · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #78

Clean, quiet and well kept. Bathrooms/showers are excellent.

@LauraB4922005 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #113

Great campground!

@DeanG2BA72E5D7 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #24

really nice having water and dump station when you drive through gates

@DennisB9968665 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #104

Easy to access with well-groomed sites. The restrooms were always very clean. Easy access to the extensive bicycle trail system.

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