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Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa, United States

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PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA Playground

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About Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.

Number of accommodations: 153

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

153 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A02, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A03, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A05, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A06, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A07, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A08, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A09, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A10, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A11, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A12, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A13, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A14, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A15, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A16, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A17, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A18, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A19, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A20, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A21, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A22, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A23, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A24, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A25, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A26, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A27, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A28, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A29, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A30, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A31, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B32, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B38, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B39, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B40, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B41, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B42, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B43, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B44, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B45, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B46, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B47, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B48, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B49, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B50, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B51, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B52, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B53, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B54, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B55, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B56, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B57, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B58, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B59, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B60, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B61, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B62, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B63, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B64, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B65, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B66, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B67, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B68, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B69, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C100, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C101, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C102, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C103, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C104, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C105, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C106, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C107, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C108, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C109, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C110, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C111, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C112, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C70, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C71, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C72, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C73, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C74, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C75, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C76, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C77, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C78, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C79, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C80, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C81, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C82, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C83, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C84, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C85, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C86, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C87, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C88, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C89, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C90, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C91, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C92, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C93, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C94, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C95, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C96, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C97, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C98, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C99, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D113, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D116, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D117, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D118, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D119, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D120, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D121, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D122, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D123, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D124, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D125, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D126, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D127, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D128, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D129, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D130, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D131, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D132, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D133, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D135, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D137, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D138, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 E149, Loop: ELDE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F153, Loop: FLEA
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H173, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H174, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H175, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H176, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H177, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H178, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H179, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H180, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H181, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H182, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H183, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H184, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H185, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H186, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H187, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H188, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H189, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H190, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 J205, Loop: JUNE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 K213, Loop: KNAP
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M231, Loop: MAYW
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 O251, Loop: OX-E
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (618)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground featuring spacious, clean sites with large concrete pads and excellent facilities, including spotless restrooms and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and proximity to recreational activities in nearby Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines. Some suggestions for improvement include adding more paved sites and addressing overgrown grass and weeds, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return for future visits.

Review Summary

4.6
618 reviews
5
73.8%
456
4
17.0%
105
3
5.7%
35
2
1.8%
11
1
1.8%
11

Steve S

Verified

January 7, 2026 β€’ Stayed at: C98, Loop: CONE

5

This is a great site. Huge concrete pad. Near water spigot and shady.

Sharon M

Verified

December 29, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: A01, Loop: ASTE

5

Great location near activities in Ames, Ankeny or Des Moines.

Debbie B

Verified

December 26, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: D137, Loop: DOGB

5

very clean place restrooms. loved the quietness.

Terry W

Verified

December 23, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: B55, Loop: BLAZ

4

It would be nice if all of the sites were paved. With some full hook up sites. The grass areas need to be mowed more often. The areas of WEEDS need to also mowed, there are people with allergies that can't come out here because of the weeds. The mowing needs to go back like it was 5 to 6 years ago. Just cause it's called Prairie Flower Campground that doesn't mean people want to be around a bunch of weeds!

Paul G

Verified

December 22, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: H183, Loop: HONE

5

Great stay we will be back

Carroll C

Verified

December 21, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: C87, Loop: CONE

5

Love it!! Stay here as much as we can

Maurice S

Verified

November 22, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: H181, Loop: HONE

5

Prairie Flower is always one of our favorite Saylorville campsites. Good facilities and never overly crowded in Prairie Flower.

Russell C

Verified

November 14, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: B63, Loop: BLAZ

5

We always enjoy our stays at Prairie Flower recreational area. Sites are well spaced and plenty long enough for both our 34’ travel trailer and tow vehicle. There are also plenty of water spigots placed throughout the campground if you don’t have time to fill your fresh water tank at the dump station.

Edwin G

Verified

November 11, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB

5

Nice place for camping. Clean restrooms and showers.

Cheryl M

Verified

November 10, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: C98, Loop: CONE

5

Love camping at Saylorville. Amazing sites, sights and staff.

Location Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Address:
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue
Johnston, IA, 50131-1941
United States

Highway access

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is accessible via Iowa State Highway 415, which is approximately 5 miles to the east. Interstate 80 is about 20 miles to the north.

Latitude & Longitude: 41.7483 / -93.6875

Elevation: 286 feet

Map of Prairie Flower Recreation Area location at Johnston, IA, United States
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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Click here for more information
  • Click here for a virtual tour of the Saylorville Lake area.
  • Quiet Hours: From 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Campgrounds are restricted to registered campers during these hours. Visitors must leave by 10:00 p.m. Gates remain open 24/7.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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