About Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 153
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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 (618)
What Guests Are Saying
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground featuring spacious, clean sites with large concrete pads and excellent facilities, including spotless restrooms and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and proximity to recreational activities in nearby Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines. Some suggestions for improvement include adding more paved sites and addressing overgrown grass and weeds, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground featuring spacious, clean sites with large concrete pads and excellent facilities, including spotless restrooms and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and proximity to recreational activities in nearby Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines. Some suggestions for improvement include adding more paved sites and addressing overgrown grass and weeds, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return for future visits.
Review Summary
karen s
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: ASTE
The grounds are very clean. The restrooms were also very clean.
David G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: D122, Loop: DOGB
no dogs could enjoy the water. why?
Gerald M
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: C73, Loop: CONE
Good
Jill H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: BLAZ
Very clean campground! The camping spots are huge and spread out to give you privacy.
Larry D
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: D125, Loop: DOGB
Enjoyed our stay. Campground is neat and well kept.
Lynn S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B60, Loop: BLAZ
Clean and tidy
Kathy M
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C90, Loop: CONE
Prairie Flower was a great campground. We were in C loop and the sites are large, with concrete pads. We will definitely be back!
CHARLES P
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B40, Loop: BLAZ
Wonderful site level and plenty of space for grilling or sitting. Quiet and beautiful surroundings.
Joseph B
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: C85, Loop: CONE
Love this park except for the fact there is no water hook-ups.. But easy enough to work around that.
Doug F
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: C110, Loop: CONE
Beautiful sites, all paved and level. Will definitely visit this campground again.
Location Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Address:
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue
Johnston, IA, 50131-1941
United States
From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 miles. The road turns into Highway 415, continue and follow signs to the campground.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.7483 / -93.6875
Elevation: 286 feet
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: June 3, 2026