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

Featured amenities

Playground Playground
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

153 total sites

RV Sites

153 sites

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

Reviews (756)

Verified Only

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

4.6
756 reviews
5
73.0%
552
4
18.4%
139
3
5.3%
40
2
1.9%
14
1
1.5%
11

Roger T

Verified

August 10, 2021 • Stayed at: H178, Loop: HONE

5

This was the first time we camped at Prairie Flower. We usually camp at Cherry Glen but because of the open spaces and ease of parking our trailer it will be Prairie Flower from now on. The staff was very helpful. The campground showers were nice and the sites were large.

Keith M

Verified

August 12, 2021 • Stayed at: C71, Loop: CONE

4

Nice area and large campsite.

Marcia H

Verified

August 15, 2021 • Stayed at: B67, Loop: BLAZ

5

Nice sites with space between, level cement pads, clean modern shower houses.

Tiffani W

Verified

August 16, 2021 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: ASTE

5

This is a wonderful campground. With clean shower houses, widely spaced RV spots, 4 separate playgrounds, access to a lake beach, bike trails, and hiking trails, there is so much to do and enjoy at this superb spot. Prairie Flower is only 15 minutes from 2 towns that will meet any supply/food needs you might have and only 30 minutes from Des Moines. Staying at Prairie Flower, you really can't go wrong!

Cheryl M

Verified

August 17, 2021 • Stayed at: D133, Loop: DOGB

5

Bath clean. Nice concrete big sites!

Nancy B

Verified

August 18, 2021 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: DOGB

5

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Russell C

Verified

August 19, 2021 • Stayed at: C101, Loop: CONE

4

We love the Prairie Flower campground. DW says 4 stars only cause they don't have full hookups and cable (she's a glamper). Campground is very well maintained and managed.

Rusty F

Verified

August 20, 2021 • Stayed at: B61, Loop: BLAZ

5

Loved the spacious sites & having paved roads & pads at the site is a definite plus!

jim m

Verified

August 20, 2021 • Stayed at: D119, Loop: DOGB

4

The employees were very helpful and friendly! We didn't realize that the Iowa State fair was going on while we were there. She told us where we could get advanced gate tickets.

Stacy D

Verified

August 22, 2021 • Stayed at: C93, Loop: CONE

5

Great level sites, nice atmosphere and sunset lake views

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.

Elevation: 286 feet

Distance to downtown

8.3 mi drive to downtown Johnston (about 13 min)

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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: September 4, 2026

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