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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 (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
Kathy B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: C77, Loop: CONE
convenient near Des Moines
Kathy B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: D117, Loop: DOGB
Close to Des Moines
Kathy B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: B64, Loop: BLAZ
nice
Raymond L
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: D124, Loop: DOGB
Love to stay here! Dogbane loop is our favorite. We love the close proximity to the bike trail! I enjoy riding the trail south to downtown Des Moines or north to Big Creek State park. Also enjoy backing up to the woods. Super close to the grocery store in nearby Polk City. Close to restaurants and take out as well. Lots of space between sites and clean restrooms/shower facilities. The people at the check in station are super friendly, especially Carol. She’s the best!
Stacy P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: B56, Loop: BLAZ
B loop is so comfortable
Troy L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: H177, Loop: HONE
We had a great weekend!! The facilities are top notch and the campgrounds are well kept! We will be back!
Ann B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: C99, Loop: CONE
Sites were spacious. Restrooms were very clean.
Paul N
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: C94, Loop: CONE
Prairie flower is one of the nicest for us
Mary V
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: ASTE
Had a great time
Judith B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB
We were impressed with great concrete pads, nice amount of space between campers..you aren’t right on top of each other. The bathrooms were cleaned daily and early. All in all.. a very nice experience.
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