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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
Tim H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: C77, Loop: CONE
It is a really nice camping ground near the lake and friendly neighbors and nice trails. The bathrooms are really nice as well.
Matthew L
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: BLAZ
Love the paved sites and roads
John L
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: ASTE
Beautiful park, neatly kept.
Kathy & Jim N
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: BLAZ
Very spacious - plenty to do. Great bike trails!!
Robert B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: B53, Loop: BLAZ
Awesomeness
Amanda T
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: C94, Loop: CONE
One of our favorites. I always try to get the back row of coneflower loop. Perfect view over looking saylorville lake.
Donald S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: B50, Loop: BLAZ
Live having a level pad, and there is so much space around the sites.
Bryan C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: ASTE
Prairie Flowers is a well run campground managed by a friendly group of volunteers. It’s relatively close to Des Moines. For bike riders Praire Flower is right on a wonderful multi mile bike trail.
Matthew L
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: BLAZ
Love the paved spots
stephanie c
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: B40, Loop: BLAZ
The trails were so fun. The showers were so clean. Pet friendly!!!
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 4, 2026