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The nearest town for supplies is Melrose, about 7 miles away. Passenger vehicles can reach the campground.","nearest_town_name":"Melrose","nearest_town_distance_m":10985.80249943815,"latitude":40.88,"longitude":-93.03,"activities":["CAMPING","BOATING","FISHING","WILDLIFE VIEWING","BIKING","CANOEING","DAY USE AREA","HIKING","ICE CLIMBING","INFORMATION SITE","KAYAKING","PICNICKING","SAILING","SWIMMING","WATER ACCESS"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":58},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/iowa/rathbun-lake/island-view-rathbun-lake","name":"Island View (rathbun Lake)","state":"iowa","county":null,"area_name":"Rathbun Lake","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233522","description":"This developed campground in the Rathbun Lake area offers 187 reservable family sites and one group site, all with electric hookups. The campground provides ADA-accessible sites, fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp, dock, and marina are available on-site. Popular activities include boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing. A fish hatchery is located nearby. Sites can accommodate vehicles up to 145 feet. The nearest town for supplies is Mystic, about 4 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Mystic","nearest_town_distance_m":6553.605671884333,"latitude":40.83,"longitude":-92.92,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING","CANOEING","DAY USE AREA","FISH HATCHERY","FISHING","HIKING","INFORMATION SITE","KAYAKING","PICNICKING","SAILING","SWIMMING","WATER ACCESS","WILDLIFE VIEWING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":145},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/iowa/saylorville-lake/acorn-valley","name":"Acorn Valley","state":"iowa","county":null,"area_name":"Saylorville Lake","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233412","description":"This developed campground at Saylorville Lake offers sites with electric and water hookups that can accommodate vehicles up to 82 feet. Some sites are ADA-accessible, and all include fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. The area provides opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and biking on the 24-mile paved Neal Smith Trail. Wildlife viewing is common, with white-tailed deer and turkeys often seen in the surrounding oak forest. The campground is accessible to passenger vehicles. The town of Polk City is about two miles away for supplies and fuel.","nearest_town_name":"Polk City","nearest_town_distance_m":3833.8956730912923,"latitude":41.74,"longitude":-93.72,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","WILDLIFE VIEWING","WATER SPORTS","HUNTING","HIKING","FISHING","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":82},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/iowa/saylorville-lake/bob-shetler-recreation-area","name":"Bob Shetler Recreation Area","state":"iowa","county":null,"area_name":"Saylorville Lake","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233432","description":"This developed campground is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake. The 67 sites offer electric, water, and sewer hookups and can accommodate vehicles up to 62 feet. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, a dump station, and several ADA-accessible sites. Located on the Des Moines River, the area offers boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The paved 24-mile Neal Smith Trail provides access for biking and walking. The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Johnston, about 2 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Johnston","nearest_town_distance_m":3342.8535880206546,"latitude":41.7,"longitude":-93.69,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","WATER SPORTS","HUNTING","HIKING","FISHING","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":62},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/iowa/saylorville-lake/cherry-glen-campground","name":"Cherry Glen Campground","state":"iowa","county":null,"area_name":"Saylorville Lake","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233455","description":"Cherry Glen is a developed campground at Saylorville Lake. Polk City, the nearest town for supplies, is about 3 miles away. This campground offers 125 family sites with electric and sewer hookups for vehicles up to 53 feet in length. Standard amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and showers; ADA-accessible sites are available. Visitors have access to a boat ramp and playgrounds. Activities at the lake include boating, water sports, swimming, and fishing for walleye, bass, and crappie. A 24-mile paved trail is open for hiking and biking, and the area offers opportunities for hunting and wildlife viewing.","nearest_town_name":"Polk City","nearest_town_distance_m":5259.648894370149,"latitude":41.73,"longitude":-93.68,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","WILDLIFE VIEWING","WATER SPORTS","HUNTING","HIKING","FISHING","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":false,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":53}],"truncated":false}