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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
Bryan I
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: D122, Loop: DOGB
Bryan I
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: D122, Loop: DOGB
Annette S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: B50, Loop: BLAZ
Nice sites. Concrete pads. Clean park. Pleasant , helpful hosts & volunteers.
Richard H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: DOGB
We as a retired couple love to plan extended stays at Prairie Flower Campground since we live about 100 mi from Polk City and can enjoy a clean and quiet stay with available areas in Ankeny & Des Moines to eat and shop!! Information is available from the very helpful check-in station staff and rangers if needed!! Our grandchildren are only 10 mi away and enjoy coming out to stay overnight for camp fires and games!! Also we have an annual camping outing for Labor Day with 5-6 other families with Prairie Flower being a central location for meeting!! Fun is had by ALL!!
Barbara P
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B63, Loop: BLAZ
Big site, level, tree coverage over site. Level
Lots of trails to enjoy
Chance J
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: H184, Loop: HONE
Well maintained and very clean. Restrooms and showers were exemplary. Fantastic bike trail. Highly recommended.
Russell C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: BLAZ
We love staying at Prairie Flower Recreation Area.
Roger A
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: C103, Loop: CONE
The sites were open with most of them level. Nice walling and riding trails.
Jeff P
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: E149, Loop: ELDE
Great place for a family reunion
Dave R
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: H190, Loop: HONE
Love the improvements in the Dogbane loop
And the new dump stations. Very Clean Showers.
FRIENDLY STAFFF ALL OVER !!!
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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