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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
Ken W
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: H174, Loop: HONE
Campsite and facilities are well kept. Enjoy the Neal Smith bike trail that runs thru the campground. We particularly like the ride North to Big Creek State Park. We did take advantage of the hiking trails as well.
Elizabeth S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: ASTE
Quiet campground - fantastic hosts - great location to Des Moines - lake access - sparkling clean bathrooms! Favorite campground in the area !
Berton W
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B47, Loop: BLAZ
We always enjoy camping
Bruce D
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: B62, Loop: BLAZ
Enjoyable place to camp. Clean restrooms and spacious well maintained campsites!
Hannah G
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C92, Loop: CONE
It was very easy to make our day of reservation and get in and out. Beautiful scenery as well.
Doug C
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: B56, Loop: BLAZ
Nice and spacious, clean
Raymond L
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C102, Loop: CONE
Great place to stay! Beautiful paved, large spaces. Excellent bathroom/shower facilities! Close proximity to the Neal Smith bike trail is a definite plus. There’s also a paved sidewalk down to Oakgrove beach on Saylorville Lake. Close to groceries, gas, shopping, and restaurants in either Polk City or Ankeny. The campground hosts do a fantastic job! Bathrooms are always pristine. Our favorite campground!
Karen C
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: B41, Loop: BLAZ
Beautiful scenery overlooking the lake. Shade. Space
Tracey G
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: ASTE
Clean, quiet, great staff
Jean R
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: C98, Loop: CONE
We love Prairie Flower. Great sites. Spacious. Our biggest complaint: PLEASE INSTALL MORE DUMP STATIONS! So many sites, always full, desperately needs additional water fill and dump stations.
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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