Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates153 total sites
RV Sites
153 sites
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
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Prairie Flower Recreation Area.
Rates, Sites & Availability
153 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
153 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Kelli C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: C100, Loop: CONE
The campground is well maintained and check in is easy. Plenty of shade too!
Callee S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: H181, Loop: HONE
We were only able to spend one night. Next time we want to stay longer. It is clean, shaded and flat. Lovely, large sites.
Don E
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: C84, Loop: CONE
Spacious sites, concrete pad, not many mature shade trees.
Bill G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB
First time here camping. The camp hosts were wonderful answering all questions and making this a great time for us. Big THANK YOU to them for that.
Steve S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: C73, Loop: CONE
Loop C is my favorite with the water views and cool breezes from the lake. The huge concrete pads are wonderful to keep our campsite clean. Bathrooms are always so clean! Such large sites set it apart from private campgrounds. Only thing missing is full hookups. You really have to get reservations 6 months ahead and even then it’s a dog-eat-dog situation to get one. Very popular place.
Candace J
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: C73, Loop: CONE
Prairie Flower is very close to where I live and I love it there. I especially enjoyed the areas of beautiful wildflowers when I was there in July. The ACE have worked very hard over the years to create these beautiful areas. My granddaughters also enjoyed going to each of the different playgrounds as they each offer something unique.
STEPHANIE T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: B44, Loop: BLAZ
Decent shade, super clean, spacious, pad was level and in great shape. Right across from shower house, which is very clean and well taken care off.
David H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: D132, Loop: DOGB
Very clean campground, the help working there are always very friendly and helpful. If you want other activities you are close to Ankeny/DesMoines. Our favorite area to camp!
Sandra W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B68, Loop: BLAZ
Campground Host was very helpful in securing cancelled reservation after campground extended season due to construction being delayed!!
Adam C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D127, Loop: DOGB
Campground was well maintained and bathrooms were very clean. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Excellent stay and will return.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: September 7, 2026
