Prairie Flower Rec Area, IA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Prairie Flower Rec Area in Polk County is located just 11 min west of Ankeny, IA with an elevation of 937 feet. There are a total of 252 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 2 sites have electric and water hookups. 250 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $308.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, swimming, marina, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(515) 984-6925 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$22 - $336

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4.3 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		16%
3 star		6%
2 star		13%
1 star		2%

@GaryP8594502 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #L217

Great Location for a group. Des Moines is close and has a 300 Vendor Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings.

@LindaS8448936 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #C82

We enjoyed our time here! Large sites, well kept and friendly hosts. Site 82 has a view of the lake and a very large patio area. Enjoyed many of the bike trails, especially High Trestle Trail during the day and lighted bridge at night!

@OrinS72BE2CFFF · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #B61

Level cement sites with a lot of space between sites. We will be back

@CraigC6363433 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #C81

Wonderful campground with double wide concrete spots! The wildflower and bird scene it GREAT. The Merlin app identified 17 different birds in under 15 minutes while we had breakfast, to of them marked "rare"! Great beach and lakefront view.

@MichaelM865688 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #B46

Great spot for camping in the corner all by yourself

@DustinB1202239 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #D131

Great facility

@MartinS8630207 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #C87

Nice campground BUT the grass was horrible long. We played bags and you couldn't see the bags because the grass is so long. I think they only mow once a month

@RichardH338463 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #D135

Close by many great eateries and shopping stores

@JenniferC92685 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #B49

Beautiful campground, our site was 100% level. Only wish we had more time to spend here. It is on our list to visit again!

@LoyalD09D9FB26 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #D132

we had a very good time. Campgrounds are very clean and well kept.

@TinaR6438199 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #D131

Our family had so much fun!

@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #C107

It was a quiet week at Prairie Flower. # 107 isn't the friendliest site to back in to. The culvert is right on the edge, We won't camp in that spot anymore.

@JamesDV601F164 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #B39

Clean and well kept up

@KENTH9296979 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #D117

Awesome campground

@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #A19

Great campground with nice facilities. some of the lake view sites are very pretty at sunset.

@ScottR9542386 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #D131

Facilities kept up nicely, could use a little updating especially to overhead parking lights but that is the economy we live in today. This park is almost always full, guessing the COE uses proceeds for other recreational areas as well.

@RussellC284341 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #C81

We always enjoy the Prairie Flower Recreational Area campground. Bathroom houses, sites and campgrounds are always well maintained. Only drawback is the lack of sufficient shade. The campground lost a large number of mature trees during a derecho several years ago. New trees have been planted, but it will take 10+ years for them to obtain adequate size to provide sufficient shade. I would highly recommend this campground. Weekends can be very busy with families/kids.

@PatrickH813255 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #A16

Very quiet and shady!

@JimS2180263 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #D119

Very nice will maintained campground

@mikel7503834 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #D122

Great campground very clean and well maintained

@NancyK8905120 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #B58

we love Prairie Flower campground and the cement pads in the B, C, and D loops. Check in is very easy,, although I wonder how the people in the shack know that he person in the campsite is really the person who paid for the site. Also when we were there last week the fire ring in B58 was not cleaned. Otherwise everything was great. Thank you.

@SylviaSE0E9B19 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #C79

Awesome campground, sites were a great size, shower house was very clean, and the trail was beautiful.

@ChrisH3497025 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #B62

Restrooms are always clean, campsites are all on concrete and access to the lake for swimming or fishing.

@NathanC2334492 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #D119

Prairie Flower is a well-cared for campground with concrete parking and fire pits at each site. The sites have 50 amp and 30 amp breakers, as well as 110 volt receptacles. The campers I have dealt with are all friendly and well-behaved, making it a great family destination.

@BritniMDAA6557 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #A6

Clean shower house. Large sites. Easy check in. Easy access

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