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About Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 153
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 (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
Gregory T
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: A25, Loop: ASTE
great campground and bike trails.
Bryce S
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: A22, Loop: ASTE
Nice level site with no one right next to you
keith j
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D116, Loop: DOGB
Very nice spots Lot of bikers on trail, but didn't stop the relaxation.
Monte L
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: ASTE
Very nice stay! We were late getting packed up and the gate folks were very understanding! Thank you!!
Dennis P
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C74, Loop: CONE
One of the best COE's we have camped at. Huge sites, clean restrooms and friendly staff.
Brian H
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: H188, Loop: HONE
Very nice site, slightly unlevel, with good shade. The whole campground was very uncrowded at the time of year and week that we were there. Close proximity to rest rooms and showers which were very clean and numerous. Dump station appears to be brand new and in excellent shape. I gave four stars because of the close proximity to the Highway which was noisy during the day. Other parts of this area are further away from the highway, if you're looking for a more peaceful full time experience. Overall, an unbeatable choice for the price.
Neola F
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B56, Loop: BLAZ
The grass was so nicely mowed that I thought for a moment I had parked on a golf green. A wild turkey slandered by, but didn't stop to talk. Too busy looking for bugs, I guess. Shower facilities are extra clean. Sites are spacious and positioned as to give as much privacy as possible. Play grounds are close by for most sites and are clean.
Only down side is I wish there were more Electric/water hook-ups. Most are electric only.
However, the three-lane dump site is a new, level concrete construction with long approaches. That's good.
Keith B
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: C104, Loop: CONE
My husband and I have not camped here in years and the campground did not disappoint. The facilities and grounds were immaculate just as we remembered. It is always a pleasure staying here!
Judy T
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: D137, Loop: DOGB
My only complaint would be the registration process. I had to do one or two days at a time. The site would not let me do all five nights. I would put I two and it would take out one, etc.
Bev S
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: ASTE
We love camping here.
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
