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
STEPHANIE T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: B44, Loop: BLAZ
Decent shade, super clean, spacious, pad was level and in great shape. Right across from shower house, which is very clean and well taken care off.
David H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: D132, Loop: DOGB
Very clean campground, the help working there are always very friendly and helpful. If you want other activities you are close to Ankeny/DesMoines. Our favorite area to camp!
Sandra W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B68, Loop: BLAZ
Campground Host was very helpful in securing cancelled reservation after campground extended season due to construction being delayed!!
Adam C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D127, Loop: DOGB
Campground was well maintained and bathrooms were very clean. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Excellent stay and will return.
Tracy B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: ASTE
Great location. Clean, convenient to recreation activities, well-maintained restrooms and playground.
Christopher M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: C93, Loop: CONE
Awesome sites, super clean, always friendly!
Michael H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: C99, Loop: CONE
This is our number one pic
Christopher M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: C88, Loop: CONE
Always friendly, clean, and relatively quiet…staff is the BEST!
Joshua C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: H189, Loop: HONE
Clean facilities, nice camping area and easy access in and out
Jan S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B44, Loop: BLAZ
Nice, clean spacious sites. The bathroom/shower is clean and well-maintained, as is the whole campground. Sorry to see so many mature trees being taken down.
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