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
Craig F
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B40, Loop: BLAZ
Great site. Great time of year. Seems like a lot of volunteer presence around the park.
Mike M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: H181, Loop: HONE
A nice campground with nice shower facilities. I will pick a different section as H is close to the highway noise.
John W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C106, Loop: CONE
Great site with lots of shade and a nice view of the lake. Convenient location. The campgrounds are always well maintained
Mike S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: D130, Loop: DOGB
We only were staying one night but the campground was very nice and facilities were well maintained.
Susan K
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: C92, Loop: CONE
Always love Prairie flower. That’s all I’ll say, it’s hard enough to get reservation.
Vicki B
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: D128, Loop: DOGB
Always clean quite
Deborah O
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: BLAZ
Well maintained, clean restrooms and showers. Large, roomy sites.
Kent H
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: D113, Loop: DOGB
Very nice campground
TIM B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: B69, Loop: BLAZ
One of our favorite places to camp
tj n
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: C91, Loop: CONE
Very clean and well ran campground. Always look forward to camping here and can’t wait until spring!!
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