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About Prairie Flower Recreation Area
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 (809)
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.
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
Mark L
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: C81, Loop: CONE
rotten weather but we enjoyed the views and relaxing at Prairie Flower. Never have a bad time when we camp there!
Pam H
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: ASTE
Great site and very clean
Brian H
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: E149, Loop: ELDE
Overall good experience. However we showed up on Thursday to our group site and it had not been mowed. We watched the rest of the group sites get mowed as we set up but never came by to mow ours.
James M
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: C94, Loop: CONE
Clean and quiet campground.
Gregory C
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: C90, Loop: CONE
Beautiful area, great concrete pads with space between other campers, nice and attentive staff with regular DNR Officer drive byes
Patricia R
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 • Stayed at: C89, Loop: CONE
We had an excellent time. We had not known there are no water or sewer connections. We were able to put water in our trailer but we usually do not do that because of the additional weight.
Bruce V
VerifiedMay 19, 2021 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: BLAZ
Beautiful campground with spacious, clean sites. Playground on every loop. On the Neal Smith bike trail.
Ken J
VerifiedMay 20, 2021 • Stayed at: C106, Loop: CONE
Very nice campgrounds. Some sites with beautiful views of Saylorville Lake. I feel that the Army Corps of Engineers does a super job of keeping everything mowed, shower facilities clean, trash removed. Have been using the Corp campgrounds for years. Keep up the good work!
Paul S
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: C78, Loop: CONE
Well kept, clean bathrooms, fun playgrounds for the grandkids.
Loyal D
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: B64, Loop: BLAZ
As usual, we enjoyed our time at Prairie Flower. The grass was at a nice height, bathrooms clean. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Location & Directions for Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131-1941 United States
Elevation: 286 ft
Getting There
From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 mi. The road turns into Highway 415, continue and follow signs to the campground.
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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