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
John C
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: C89, Loop: CONE
Trees that hangover the road need to be trimmed! A few years ago a tree ripped the roof of our 5th wheel in the C Loop. A few weeks ago, a tree broke off our antenna. We’ve told the park attendants and they say they’ll let the park ranger know, but still no results. Please trim the tree branches!!
Robert V
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: C112, Loop: CONE
The beach is in walking distance. The showers were clean and in good working condition. Sites were cement. The view was outstanding. Had shade in the morning. It was quiet at night.
Bob L
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: C71, Loop: CONE
The Restroom/shower facilities were always cleaned , and the showers were great .
Richard H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: ASTE
Hit the hottest days of 2021 so far - miss the shade trees that had been on A10 in past years!! Our next outings at Prairie Flower will be sited with more shade !!
Doug C
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: BLAZ
Love the campground. Lots of space, concrete level pads, great fire pits. Bath house very clean and well maintained. Not to far from beach, or lake.
Robert L
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: D117, Loop: DOGB
Great site, quiet, would go back in a heart beat. Such a large campground, it would be nice to have another dump station.
Loyal D
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: B65, Loop: BLAZ
Prairie Flower is a peaceful area with lots of room in between campers
Dennis S
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: B67, Loop: BLAZ
Great hosts. Nice , clean facilities. Close to lake beach and quick access to Neal Smith bike trail.
Brenda D
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: C110, Loop: CONE
Prairie Flower has great accommodations. The restroom/shower house was very clean. So much so that our 8 year old grandsons commented on how nice and clean they were. The concrete pads are awesome. The camper stays much cleaner. Will definitely stay there again.
Mark V
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: B61, Loop: BLAZ
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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
