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

jim s

Verified

July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: C108, Loop: CONE

5

Very well kept,bathrooms very clean

David H

Verified

July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: D127, Loop: DOGB

5

Big Beautiful sites. Quite

July 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: BLAZ

2

loop host was rude

July 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: BLAZ

2

loop host was rude

Bob L

Verified

July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: C102, Loop: CONE

5

Nice clean park shower & restrooms very clean. close to nearby towns of Ankeny & Polk City. Nice concrete sites, electric only, water spickets though out loop area and dump station on your way leaving the park.

Mark V

Verified

July 12, 2024 • Stayed at: C100, Loop: CONE

5

Large spots, clean

Dorothy H

Verified

July 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: ASTE

5

Beautiful campground, clean facilities, easy to get in and out.

William B

Verified

July 12, 2024 • Stayed at: C110, Loop: CONE

5

We really liked the concrete sites. The new and closer water spigots were a very nice addition to the campground. The lake view was amazing. The trails being nearby were a major plus as well. The bathhouse was clean every day. Lots to do in the area as well. I believe a tornado had knocked some trees down. I hope they plant some that will be beneficial to campers in the future to provide shade again.

Jeremy C

Verified

July 11, 2024 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: ASTE

5

Very nice well kept campground. Spacious sites with plenty of soft grass. We spent 4 nights here and wish it was much closer to home so we could return often.

Thomas E

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B47, Loop: BLAZ

4

Why did you move the hydrants, site I normally go had hydrant close by but now moved across the road. Don't like the new style fire rings,they are to deep & your coals fall thru the grates & are useless for keeping fire going. Like the new dump stations but are confusing to use when first coming in to get water.

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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Nearby destinations

Ankeny
Johnston
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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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