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About Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Playground
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 (809)
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
Russell C
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B62, Loop: BLAZ
We love Prairie Flower Recreational Area
Michele H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: C80, Loop: CONE
Good site locations to choose from and very quite campground.
Robert B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B51, Loop: BLAZ
We didn't like the Fire ring. It was hard to cook on so we used our own stove. Lots of trees that helped with shade.
Russell C
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: B62, Loop: BLAZ
Always a good stay at Prairie Flower Recreational Area
Dave W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: D130, Loop: DOGB
Always a great place to camp. Clean friendly and lots to do.
Darci R
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: BLAZ
Always great!
Mary C
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: D127, Loop: DOGB
Our favorite campground on Saylorville Lake!
Patricia O
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: C107, Loop: CONE
Since we often travel with our young grandchildren, playgrounds are high on our list of important features. Saylorville has many fantastic playgrounds! The sites are level and there is lots of space around your site. The restrooms are clean and well lighted. We didn't use the beach access this visit but the trail is paved for much of the distance. The bike trails are accessible from within the park, too. COE campgrounds are our favorite places to camp!
Lyle C
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: B40, Loop: BLAZ
We enjoyed our stay.
linda w
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: C80, Loop: CONE
We enjoyed our stay and would return again for a longer stay
Location & Directions for Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131-1941 United States
Elevation: 286 ft
Getting There
From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 mi. The road turns into Highway 415, continue and follow signs to the campground.
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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