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About Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 153
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (756)
What Guests Are Saying
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, spacious and clean campsites, and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and showers. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, excellent biking trails, and proximity to nearby amenities, making it an ideal spot for families and gatherings. Some minor concerns include uneven parking spots for RVs and occasional maintenance needs, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, spacious and clean campsites, and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and showers. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, excellent biking trails, and proximity to nearby amenities, making it an ideal spot for families and gatherings. Some minor concerns include uneven parking spots for RVs and occasional maintenance needs, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
GAYLE C
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: H190, Loop: HONE
WEATHER WAS GOOD WE REALLY LIKED OUR SPOT
Lu P
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: ASTE
The weather was so nice and it wasn’t so busy!
Ger V
June 11, 2026
Clean bathrooms. Great group campsites, spacious and has running water on the group site. Pavilion was a plus.
Roger T
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: C98, Loop: CONE
We have stayed at Prairie Flower previously. We loved are campsite. It was quite, well maintained, large level concrete pad. Water was close so not hard to get if needed. The showers were okay but very clean. The park is well maintained.
John B
VerifiedJune 10, 2026 • Stayed at: C71, Loop: CONE
Nice
Jessica D
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: ASTE
We love camping at Prairie Flower and my son loves the playgrounds. There is not really a bad site to choose from and it is nice place to relax and enjoy a quiet weekend.
James D. V
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: BLAZ
It was Great, very clean, rest room clean. Very Good all over.
Ron P
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: ASTE
I thought this was a very nice campground. It was very well maintained and user friendly.
Patrick H
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: ASTE
Very well keep up!
Michele H
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: C112, Loop: CONE
Great site, easy access to dump stations and trash bins.
Location Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Address:
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue
Johnston, IA, 50131-1941
United States
From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 miles. The road turns into Highway 415, continue and follow signs to the campground.
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.
Elevation: 286 feet
8.3 mi drive to downtown Johnston (about 13 min)
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: September 4, 2026