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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
John B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026 • Stayed at: B51, Loop: BLAZ
The Corps of Engineers campground, Prairie Flower, is a well maintained. We appreciate the clean showers. We also like the location, close to Polk City, Iowa.
The blacktops going into the campground loops need to be repaired. The cracks in the blacktops are automatic speed bumps! The cracks, often repaired with tar, leave a bumps that will jar your bike and body to the point of walking your bike.
The blacktop cracks are the only reason I gave the campground a 4 star rating.
William M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: ASTE
We stayed one night and found the campground is well maintained. Spots are paved and large. Not all are level so bring leveling blocks. We didn't use the shower house. The dump station had multiple spots so no waiting. The roads in and out are wide and corners are easy to navigate. Overall, we thought it was a very nice campground and would stay again.
Carole H
VerifiedAugust 26, 2026 • Stayed at: C98, Loop: CONE
This park used to be well kept but now it’s hardly ever mowed. Trees aren’t trimmed and lawn is not trimmed. I have seen people bring their own lawn trimmers to clean their site up. Fire pits are not cleaned unless we call. Also there are numerous dogs not on leash. If my dog gets injured or killed I will sue the campground.
Dale O
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: ASTE
A little disappointed that no one was in the registration booth when we arrived, even though it was during the posted hours of operation. Seems a little awkward to have to circle around in order to fill with water at arrival, then circle back to head towards the campsites. Also, I was told a water hydrant was about 25 ft away from site #9. However, it took 115 ft of hose to reach it.
Johnny E
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: C109, Loop: CONE
Nice pleasant spot, bright sun below awning after 3pm
Robert W
VerifiedAugust 29, 2026 • Stayed at: C97, Loop: CONE
The sites could be mowed better
Diane F
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: D135, Loop: DOGB
Very clean and peaceful campground.
Brian H
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: BLAZ
Very large spaces, level concrete and water and sewer very close and easy to access.
Andy B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: ASTE
Well run and well kept campground
Rebecca A
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: C87, Loop: CONE
Beautiful view of the lake . Quiet nice showers
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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