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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 (756)
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
Denise J
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: C83, Loop: CONE
We have had bad experiences with some campgrounds, but I want to say this was a very pleasant stay!! The woman that greeted us at the check-in booth was very nice and helpful and wished us an enjoyable stay. The campground sites were wonderful...level, contrete, nicely spaced and clean. When we lived in Des Moines we spent alot of time on the boat at Salorville Lake, we hadn't been back in about 25 years,but now that we have a camper and our girls live in Ankeny and Des Moines we will be coming back to visit you much more often at PraireFlower :)
Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Denise McBurney-Johnson
Judy T
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: D135, Loop: DOGB
We like the quietness of the campground and the cleanliness of the restrooms.
Julie T
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: C104, Loop: CONE
Gtreat site, wonderful camp host
James C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B51, Loop: BLAZ
The spots were very clean. With plenty of room
Sharon B
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B41, Loop: BLAZ
First time at prairie flower and it was awesome. Restroom facilities were nice. Will definitely come back.
Deborah D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B58, Loop: BLAZ
Very nice employees at the front gate. We received a great warm welcome! The grounds and shower houses are very clean. We didn't get a chance to go on the walking trails but will definitely do that next time!
Rebecca B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: ASTE
Prairie Flower is a premier area for camping. Large open sites, wildflowers and Prairie habit create a peaceful camping experience. The only problem is too many people park their campers but don't actually spend much time there keeping those of us that want to be there from getting sites.
John H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: B63, Loop: BLAZ
Please update the firmware in the entry kiosk. The 1st park we used had a multi-day option in the daily entry. Why not yours? Do you really expect a 2 day stay in an RV to break camp and run up to buy another daily pass?
Thanks for your consideration.
Jjh
Rod E
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: ASTE
Had a great time once had correct address
Dale O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: ASTE
Pleasant experience. Everything was fine. Congenial employees at check-in and treated us extremely well during the whole stay. Thank you very much!
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.
Elevation: 286 feet
8.3 mi drive to downtown Johnston (about 13 min)
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
