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
Dave B
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: BLAZ
the staff was VERY friendly and helpful
Andrew j
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: C99, Loop: CONE
Nice and spacious. Family really enjoyed it.
Debra E
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: C97, Loop: CONE
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Larry C
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: ASTE
Very nice rv park, close to Ankeny lots of room for our Golden’s to walk, I would recommend this park as a excellent layover
Dan R
VerifiedMay 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: BLAZ
The site was a pit with floor dry all over and turned muddy white mess when it rained and tracked it all over our brand new camper floor and ruined some of the linoleum. Thestaff didn’t seem to care if the site looked like that as they said they would take care of it after we left on Wednesday which doesn’t matter after we leave but while we’re there. Also sidewalk chalk all over as well as straw.
Please make sure all sites are checked before the next guest comes.
Larry J
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: C75, Loop: CONE
Everything very clean, the last few days the temperature of the shower water was raised and was appreciated.
John R
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: B46, Loop: BLAZ
The grounds had recently been mowed, and everything looked great! We arrived and left this time at times when we able to easily get water and use the dump station, but I continue to think they really need to add another one for a campground of this size!
Carl S
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: B42, Loop: BLAZ
We had a very good camping experience. This campground does really need to increase their dumping capacity however.
Paul S
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: C78, Loop: CONE
Well kept, clean bathrooms, fun playgrounds for the grandkids.
Loyal D
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: B64, Loop: BLAZ
As usual, we enjoyed our time at Prairie Flower. The grass was at a nice height, bathrooms clean. Staff is friendly and helpful.
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
