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 (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
Ken J
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: H189, Loop: HONE
very clean , very calm setting , 1st time ever being there but much nicer they other RV PARKS we have been at
Pat M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: C104, Loop: CONE
Superb hosts helped me quite a bit to get through a rocky day with a repair issue. Always feels like 'coming home' at this nice park.
Robert J
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: C81, Loop: CONE
Great nice and clean
Bernie H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: C79, Loop: CONE
Don’t allow chalk in the campsite location.
It makes a mess and the incoming patron tracts it into their camper.
Weeds were terrible around the fire pit and the site itself.
Denise J
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: C83, Loop: CONE
We have had bad experiences with some campgrounds, but I want to say this was a very pleasant stay!! The woman that greeted us at the check-in booth was very nice and helpful and wished us an enjoyable stay. The campground sites were wonderful...level, contrete, nicely spaced and clean. When we lived in Des Moines we spent alot of time on the boat at Salorville Lake, we hadn't been back in about 25 years,but now that we have a camper and our girls live in Ankeny and Des Moines we will be coming back to visit you much more often at PraireFlower :)
Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Denise McBurney-Johnson
Judy T
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: D135, Loop: DOGB
We like the quietness of the campground and the cleanliness of the restrooms.
Julie T
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: C104, Loop: CONE
Gtreat site, wonderful camp host
James C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B51, Loop: BLAZ
The spots were very clean. With plenty of room
Sharon B
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B41, Loop: BLAZ
First time at prairie flower and it was awesome. Restroom facilities were nice. Will definitely come back.
Deborah D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B58, Loop: BLAZ
Very nice employees at the front gate. We received a great warm welcome! The grounds and shower houses are very clean. We didn't get a chance to go on the walking trails but will definitely do that next time!
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
