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
Tom M
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: C93, Loop: CONE
Large, level, paved pad to park on. Picnic table and fire pit at each site. Adequate space between trailer sites. Convenient restrooms, showers. Clean facilities. Lake within walking distance. Sandy beach. Boat launch area close by. Marina 5 minutes away.
Bruce K
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: B56, Loop: BLAZ
As always lots of room between sites. Quality controled area
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Eldon Y
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: D122, Loop: DOGB
Well-kept concrete pads. Very clean restrooms and grounds. Prairie Flower Campground is a top choice. Playground equipment for the grandkids also very well-kept. Unlike some campgrounds, Prairie Flower provides ample space for each campsites giving you a better camping experience.
Loyal D
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: B64, Loop: BLAZ
The Saylorville Prairie Flower area is always a nice way to spend time outdoors. The campers are far apart for your privacy.
David S
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: H174, Loop: HONE
Very clean and quiet campground!!
Kevin M
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: C87, Loop: CONE
Great place, dump line is long on Sundays!
Timothy M
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: DOGB
Great time. Very clean modern facilities.
Bonnie C
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: H178, Loop: HONE
The loop we stayed in was very close to the road and loud with traffic all night. Otherwise, place was fun and clean
Mark L
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B62, Loop: BLAZ
We always have an enjoyable time at Prairie Flower. It's so relaxing and the facilities are always clean and well cared for.
Patrick K
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: D116, Loop: DOGB
Big camp sites, clean bathrooms and courteous staff
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