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
Tammy B
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: D120, Loop: DOGB
Nice, new concrete at our store! Beautifully maintained park, friendly hosts!
Scott H
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: D130, Loop: DOGB
We love Prairie Flower campground! Was very sad to hear they were closing early for need repairs!
CONNIE G
VerifiedMay 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B60, Loop: BLAZ
The only complaint I have was the shower temperature was too low. The water was lukewarm at best. This is a wonderful place to camp with plenty of space to spread out.
Christopher M
VerifiedMay 12, 2022 • Stayed at: C80, Loop: CONE
CLEAN!!! FRIENDLY!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! Staff is some of the nicest around, and the facilities have always been clean…minutes from all city amenities, firewood avail by vendors just outside gate, huge lake for boating
Stuart P
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: ASTE
Clean
Quiet
Very nice camp ground
David D
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: D129, Loop: DOGB
We love Prairie Flowers and camped there twice this summer. We love all the trees, closeness to bike trail and huge sites which we always choose. Have camped many times at Bob Shelter. the ACE campgrounds are the best, well maintained and spacious! Also camp at Red Rock and Sugar Bottom and love them too! Keep up the good work and see you next year:)
John W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: C101, Loop: CONE
We always enjoy our stay at Prairie Flowers. The sites are large and level and many have shade. The campgrounds is always immaculate and bath house is very clean. The check in process is very easy and hosts are friendly and helpful. It is one of our favorite close to home places to stay.
Gregory C
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: C93, Loop: CONE
Great campground with paved sites, electric hook ups, and ample space between sites. Beautiful Saylorville Lake views or shaded options. Attentive and friendly staff on site too.
Terry K
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: ASTE
Please, please restore the second fresh water faucet! Cherry Glen is a lot smaller and yet has two fresh water faucets at the fill station. OR, install fresh water at each campsite.
Philip W
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: ASTE
The camp site was well spaced and well kept. Shower and toilet facilities were clean.
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
