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Bob Shetler Recreation Area

Its 67 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Bob Shetler Recreation Area is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Polk, Iowa.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Polk, Iowa

Main Dam OutletBob Shetler EntranceBob Shetler Ponding AreaBob Shetler Archery Range
Main Dam OutletBob Shetler EntranceBob Shetler Ponding AreaBob Shetler Archery Range1 / 4

Main Dam Outlet. Photo: USACE Staff, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
70 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
67
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
70 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

67 sites in 3 loops; 8 pull-through; 67 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 70 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
12 BSHE Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop BSHE, site 12
13 BSHE Standard electric 38 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop BSHE, site 13
14 BSHE Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop BSHE, site 14
15 BSHE Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop BSHE, site 15
16 BSHE Standard electric 43 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHE, site 16
17 BSHE Standard electric 70 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop BSHE, site 17
18 BSHE Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop BSHE, site 18
19 BSHE Standard electric 52 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHE, site 19
20 BSHE Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop BSHE, site 20
22 BSHM Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 22
23 BSHM Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 23
24 BSHM Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 24
25 BSHM Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 25
26 BSHM Standard electric 35 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 26
27 BSHM Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 27
28 BSHM Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 28
29 BSHM Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 29
30 BSHM Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp Yes Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 30
31 BSHM Standard electric 51 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 31
32 BSHM Standard electric 49 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 32
33 BSHM Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 33
34 BSHM Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 34
35 BSHM Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 35
36 BSHM Standard electric 31 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 36
37 BSHM Standard electric 41 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 37
38 BSHM Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 38
39 BSHM Standard electric 56 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 39
40 BSHM Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 40
41 BSHM Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 41
42 BSHM Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 42
43 BSHM Standard electric 59 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 43
44 BSHM Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 44
45 BSHM Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 45
46 BSHM Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 46
47 BSHM Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 47
48 BSHM Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 48
49 BSHM Standard electric 43 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 49
50 BSHM Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 50
51 BSHM Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 51
52 BSHM Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 52
53 BSHM Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 53
54 BSHM Standard electric 53 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 54
55 BSHM Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 55
56 BSHM Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 56
57 BSHM Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 57
58 BSHM Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 58
59 BSHM Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 59
60 BSHM Standard electric 31 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 60
61 BSHM Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 61
62 BSHM Standard electric 29 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 62
63 BSHM Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 63
64 BSHM Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 64
65 BSHM Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 65
66 BSHM Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 66
67 BSHM Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 67
68 BSHM Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHM, site 68
69 BSHM Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHM, site 69
02 BSHW Standard electric 50 ft Pull-through 30 amp No Not on record Book loop BSHW, site 02
03 BSHW Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 03
04 BSHW Standard electric 44 ft Pull-through 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 04
05 BSHW Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 05
06 BSHW Standard electric 50 ft Pull-through 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 06
07 BSHW Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 07
08 BSHW Standard electric 43 ft Pull-through 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 08
09 BSHW Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 09
10 BSHW Standard electric 47 ft Pull-through 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 10
11 BSHW Standard electric 25 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop BSHW, site 11

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

41.7017, -93.6853 in Polk. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Bob Shetler Recreation Area?

Sites at Bob Shetler Recreation Area are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233432).

How many campsites does Bob Shetler Recreation Area have?

Bob Shetler Recreation Area has 67 campsites. 1 site is accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Bob Shetler Recreation Area?

Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Bob Shetler Recreation Area.

Does Bob Shetler Recreation Area have RV hookups?

Some sites at Bob Shetler Recreation Area have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 70 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Bob Shetler Recreation Area?

Recreation.gov lists 8 pull-through sites at Bob Shetler Recreation Area.

Are dogs allowed at Bob Shetler Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bob Shetler Recreation Area.

Who manages Bob Shetler Recreation Area?

Bob Shetler Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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More campgrounds: camping near Polk and campgrounds in Polk.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov
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