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 (618)
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.
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
Chad L
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B61, Loop: BLAZ
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Eddy S
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: D122, Loop: DOGB
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John W
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: C100, Loop: CONE
The lots are very large with lots of space between sites. We really appreciate concrete pads when it is rainy. The expanded dump stations are a big plus.
Tim B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: D118, Loop: DOGB
Love the concrete pads.
Sherri L
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: C110, Loop: CONE
The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Fun and interesting theme cabins. The camp store was cute and served ice cream.
Joanne G
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: ASTE
Beautiful lake; quiet green campground.
Kristine S
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B42, Loop: BLAZ
The site was well maintained, and the park was clean and quiet.
Donald P
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B44, Loop: BLAZ
It was nice spot
Michele H
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: C93, Loop: CONE
Really nice and clean campgrounds with friendly staff.
christopher f
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: C72, Loop: CONE
The roads in and out are rough and need repaired. The bathrooms are old and need updated like other corps campgrounds. The camp sites are large and laid out nicely
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.7483 / -93.6875
Elevation: 286 feet
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