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
Ann B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: C99, Loop: CONE
Sites were spacious. Restrooms were very clean.
Paul N
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: C94, Loop: CONE
Prairie flower is one of the nicest for us
Mary V
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: ASTE
Had a great time
Judith B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB
We were impressed with great concrete pads, nice amount of space between campers..you aren’t right on top of each other. The bathrooms were cleaned daily and early. All in all.. a very nice experience.
Tom M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: C76, Loop: CONE
Very well kept campground 5 star for sure!
Bobby S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: C70, Loop: CONE
Everyone we came in contact at Prairie Flower were extremely friendly and helpful.
Steve W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: D119, Loop: DOGB
It a very quiet and relaxing park. We also like the trails.
Alice J
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: H190, Loop: HONE
great camp with many amenities and local establishments
Dale O
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: ASTE
All the staff treated us with respect. Made for a pleasant and relaxing stay.
Just hope my suggestion of filling in the site to prevent such a drop-off from the paved street is heeded. Thank you.
Scott G
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: D125, Loop: DOGB
Very good spot, great 4th of July weekend. Weather super except one day that was stupid hot/humid but campground has no control of that.
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