Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa, United States

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PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA Playground

Featured amenities

Playground Playground
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

153 total sites

RV Sites

153 sites

About Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.

Number of accommodations: 153

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

153 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A02, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A03, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A05, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A06, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A07, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A08, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A09, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A10, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A11, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A12, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A13, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A14, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A15, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A16, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A17, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A18, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A19, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A20, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A21, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A22, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A23, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A24, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A25, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A26, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A27, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A28, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A29, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A30, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A31, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B32, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B38, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B39, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B40, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B41, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B42, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B43, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B44, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B45, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B46, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B47, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B48, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B49, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B50, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B51, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B52, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B53, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B54, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B55, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B56, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B57, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B58, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B59, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B60, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B61, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B62, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B63, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B64, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B65, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B66, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B67, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B68, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B69, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C100, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C101, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C102, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C103, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C104, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C105, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C106, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C107, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C108, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C109, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C110, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C111, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C112, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C70, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C71, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C72, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C73, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C74, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C75, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C76, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C77, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C78, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C79, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C80, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C81, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C82, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C83, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C84, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C85, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C86, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C87, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C88, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C89, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C90, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C91, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C92, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C93, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C94, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C95, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C96, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C97, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C98, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C99, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D113, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D116, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D117, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D118, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D119, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D120, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D121, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D122, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D123, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D124, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D125, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D126, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D127, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D128, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D129, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D130, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D131, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D132, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D133, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D135, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D137, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D138, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 E149, Loop: ELDE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F153, Loop: FLEA RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H173, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H174, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H175, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H176, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H177, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H178, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H179, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H180, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H181, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H182, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H183, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H184, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H185, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H186, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H187, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H188, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H189, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H190, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 J205, Loop: JUNE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 K213, Loop: KNAP RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M231, Loop: MAYW RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 O251, Loop: OX-E RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (756)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, spacious and clean campsites, and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and showers. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, excellent biking trails, and proximity to nearby amenities, making it an ideal spot for families and gatherings. Some minor concerns include uneven parking spots for RVs and occasional maintenance needs, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
756 reviews
5
73.0%
552
4
18.4%
139
3
5.3%
40
2
1.9%
14
1
1.5%
11

Evi K

Verified

September 18, 2024 • Stayed at: D137, Loop: DOGB

1

The campground was excessively crowded. There were so many kids roaming around unattended.
The campsites were so close together, there was no privacy

Cell service is nonexistent.

John C

Verified

September 18, 2024 • Stayed at: D135, Loop: DOGB

5

Most campsites are quite spacious, and many have paved campsite pads.

Sharon J

Verified

September 15, 2024 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: DOGB

5

love camping at Prairie Flower

Beckty I

Verified

September 13, 2024 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: BLAZ

5

Very nice cement slabs to park our 5th wheel on. Beautiful and well kept park. Close to the High Trussle Bridge and Boone to ride the rails our the dinner train.
Camp hosts Mike and Renee were awesome very helpful.
We will definitely be back!

Thomas H

Verified

September 11, 2024 • Stayed at: C85, Loop: CONE

5

Beautiful campground. Nicely mowed green grass. Natural grasses left in place. Lots of trees. Spacious sites. Level concrete pads with fire pits and picnic tables. Several different loops to choose from. C85 gave us lake views and spectacular sunsets. Electric only.

Roger O

Verified

September 6, 2024 • Stayed at: C107, Loop: CONE

5

Nice spot. But it was hot no shade.

Pam D

Verified

September 4, 2024 • Stayed at: D125, Loop: DOGB

5

Love the secluded area. Quite

Carol D

Verified

August 31, 2024 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: ASTE

4

I was anticipating water access or at least in walking distance of a view, but this is really camping in a nicely kempt prairie. The spaces aren’t very far apart, but not sardined either. For peace and quiet, I was too near the playground. I would not return for recreational purposes, but certainly camp if I find myself in the area again.

Mike L

Verified

August 30, 2024 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: BLAZ

5

We always enjoy our time at Prairie Flower camp grounds Everything is clean and fresh

Mike A

Verified

August 26, 2024 • Stayed at: C72, Loop: CONE

5

We have visited this camp ground in August for the last 10 years...always maintained well, the showers and restrooms are clean and functioning and we like the 6 new dump stations!

Location Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Address:
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue
Johnston, IA, 50131-1941
United States

Highway access

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.

Elevation: 286 feet

Distance to downtown

8.3 mi drive to downtown Johnston (about 13 min)

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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: September 7, 2026

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