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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
James K
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: C99, Loop: CONE
mowers need to put down protective cover over discharge shoot. material was thrown up at camper unit.
Allen W
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: H186, Loop: HONE
Nice spot. The campground and facilities are very clean. The attendants are friendly. I had a couple of questions and they were very helpful. We appreciate the 3 lane dump facility. Also clean and very accessible. It's a great place to camp.
Kelly T
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: C92, Loop: CONE
Good place
Marissa T
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: M231, Loop: MAYW
The group campground was clean and maintained. The pavement area is wide enough for a parked camper and lane to drive around. The shower house was kept clean also.
Richard H
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B58, Loop: BLAZ
Had our grandchildren 9 & 7 years old out to campground for a couple of days and of course the first half of day one rained until 3pm - played games inside the went out and enjoyed the park’s playground and roasted hotdogs and marshmallows over fire pit!! Kids enjoyed their stay overnight and said they would like to camp out again!!
Bradley B
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B64, Loop: BLAZ
large paved level lots. Clean Restrooms.
Anthony L
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: BLAZ
Nice camping ground, very well kept. The camp host “Dee” was super sweet and helpful. Will recommend .
Melissa B
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: H178, Loop: HONE
Lots of ticks
Good showers
Larry M
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: BLAZ
Camp site was clean, level and large enough for our camping experience. The water access was available and clearly marked. The restrooms were clean. The hosts were friendly and helpful.
linda w
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: C80, Loop: CONE
We enjoyed our stay and would return again for a longer stay
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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