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
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: C80, Loop: CONE
We had a great experience on the Coneflower Loop at Prairie Flower Recreation Area!!
Kathy D
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C91, Loop: CONE
Saylorville Lake has the Cadillac of campgrounds. Wide sites, cement pads, bike trails and lakes and near towns for entertainment. Low fees.
Patrick K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: B58, Loop: BLAZ
Needed to change camp site location to better observe grandkids at play on playground equipment and received assistance at the campsite office. Helpful, friendly service. What a delight.
Tim E
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: DOGB
We love coming here!! Campsites are perfect and restroom and shower areas are exceptional!! This is the only campground we come to and enjoy. We always try to spend 2 weeks at a time!! Would stay longer if allowed!! Thank You Prarie Flower!! We stay in Dogbane mostly but enjoy Coneflower to♥️
Brenda W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: ASTE
We made our reservations short notice for 3 campsites and was able to book 3 sites next to each other in area A. Sites were rock based but super nice and spacious. Quiet neighbors and well maintained grounds. The showers/restrooms were very clean. We will definitely return.
CONNIE G
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: B60, Loop: BLAZ
Very nice campground with lots of space
between sites. Clean restrooms and showers. One of our favorite places to camp
Rick T
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: C92, Loop: CONE
We had a great time at our camping spot. Wonderful view. Bathrooms were always cleaned every morning. Great experience!
Scott H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: D122, Loop: DOGB
Had rude kids on both sides! Kept walking through our campsite!
Ron P
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB
very good camping spots. the host was very helpful
had a very good three days.
Kelly A
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: H180, Loop: HONE
Bathrooms were amazing. Thank you!
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
