Cherry Glen Picnic
This is a day-use picnic area only; overnight camping is not permitted here. The adjacent Cherry Glen Campground is a separate facility. Open April through October with seasonal hours: April 7am-8pm, May through Labor Day 7am-9pm, after Labor Day through October 7am-8pm.
Tornado Watch issued September 14 at 4:53PM CDT until September 15 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 669 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL IOWA BOONE DALLAS POLK IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA CLARKE MADISON RINGGOLD UNION WARREN IN SOUTHWEST IOWA ADAIR ADAMS CASS TAYLOR IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA AUDUBON CARROLL CRAWFORD GREENE GUTHRIE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADAIR, ADEL, ATLANTIC, AUDUBON, BAYARD, BEDFORD, BOONE, CARLISLE, CARROLL, CASEY, CORNING, CRESTON, DENISON, DES MOINES, EARLHAM, EXIRA, FONTANELLE, GREENFIELD, GUTHRIE CENTER, INDIANOLA, JEFFERSON, LENOX, MOUNT AYR, NEW MARKET, NORWALK, OSCEOLA, PANORA, PERRY, STUART, WAUKEE, AND WINTERSET. * PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE... A COUPLE TORNADOES POSSIBLE. SCATTERED DAMAGING WINDS AND ISOLATED SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 80 MPH LIKELY. SCATTERED LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE. PROBABILITY TABLE: PROB OF 2 OR MORE TORNADOES : 40% PROB OF 1 OR MORE STRONG /EF2-EF5/ TORNADOES : 20% PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE WIND EVENTS : 60% PROB OF 1 OR MORE WIND EVENTS >= 75 MPH : 60% PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE HAIL EVENTS : 40% PROB OF 1 OR MORE HAIL EVENTS >= 2 INCHES : 30% PROB OF 6 OR MORE COMBINED SEVERE HAIL/WIND EVENTS : >95% MEAN STORM MOTION /MPH/ : NE 35
Flood Watch issued September 14 at 11:24AM CDT until September 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwestern, central, and northeastern Iowa. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely from this midday today through tonight. While rainfall amounts in some areas will be modest, there will be pockets of heavier rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, especially if multiple rounds fall in the same area. In addition, several more rounds of heavy rainfall are expected later this week, from Wednesday onward, and this watch might need to be extended or succeeded by more watches later.
About
Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility nestled on a compact 13-acre wooded ridge at Saylorville Lake, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project stretching over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. This is not an overnight camping facility; the nearby Cherry Glen Campground is a separate site for those seeking camping accommodations. The picnic area features six group shelters, all equipped with electric hookups, along with flush toilets and a playground. Hiking trails connect to the broader Saylorville Lake trail system, including the 24-mile paved Neal Smith Trail. The adjacent Cherry Glen Boat Ramp provides access to the lake for boating, fishing, and water sports. Wildlife is abundant in the area, with white-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, and waterfowl commonly seen. The shaded ridge setting makes it a popular spot for family gatherings and group events.
Directions
From I-35, take Exit 92 in Ankeny and turn right on East 1st Street. Travel approximately 5 miles west to NW 94th Ave. Continue across HWY 415 approximately 0.5 miles to Cherry Glen Picnic Area on your right.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (515) 276-4656 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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