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About Prairie Flower Recreation Area
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 (809)
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
Sarah J
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: B61, Loop: BLAZ
Well maintained campground. Love the paved sites and the space in between sites. Plenty of water spickets available. Shower house and restrooms clean. Hot water and shower pressure good.
Roger J C
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: DOGB
Prairie Flower is one of our favorite campgrounds and the Dogbane Loop is the favorite here. We were in Space 121 and love its large pad area, shade and since we usually entertain while there, we love its close proximity to the restrooms. The campground is always well cared for and in great condition.
Larissa P
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: B32, Loop: BLAZ
Very clean campsites! We felt safe the entire time and had an excellent time.
Barbara A
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: ASTE
We enjoyed the trails and peaceful evenings.
Johnny E
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: C81, Loop: CONE
The location number 81 gives nice view of the lake, we enjoy the level concrete pads for our camping.
The only downside of this spot is the sun shines right under the awning for the latter part of the afternoon, but we still enjoyed our time.
Scott R
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: C78, Loop: CONE
Love it as always, small improvements could be made in some areas but overall excellent
Billie Jo H
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: B53, Loop: BLAZ
The camp ground was great. Even. Concrete and beautiful surroundings.
James D. V
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: BLAZ
It was Great, very clean, rest room clean. Very Good all over.
Ron P
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: ASTE
I thought this was a very nice campground. It was very well maintained and user friendly.
Patrick H
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: ASTE
Very well keep up!
Location & Directions for Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131-1941 United States
Elevation: 286 ft
Getting There
From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 mi. The road turns into Highway 415, continue and follow signs to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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