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		60%
4 star		17%
3 star		6%
2 star		13%
1 star		2%

@CherylM3564547 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #C107

Saylorville is an amazing camping experience. Always clean and well maintained.

@DougF2575819 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #C110

Beautiful sites, all paved and level. Will definitely visit this campground again.

@LizG8052856 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #A13

Very nice clean camping area. Spaces are large and dont feel like you are on top of your neighbors

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #B43

It was a nice site. Very level

@JudyT9392011 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #D133

Restrooms were spotless and lawn was mowed this time. Had a great time.

@ScottR9542386 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #C82

With the amount of money this USACOE makes on the saylorville impoundment I would hope there are plans on the horizon to update a few things. Love the campground, the spacing, the well maintained roads as well as the ranger staff, however, restrooms and visitor parking areas need updated. Many many lights are non functional in these areas and give the campground an all around dated look. Have many many other suggestions, please reach out if you would like more input. Many opportunities for community involvement are being wasted. Will continue to use these facilities but will still feel like more can be done.

@RusselH4A6D254 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #B62

Very nice campground. Very clean. Nice concrete pads

@CherylM3564547 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #D126

Awesome experience at Prarie Flower. Park rangers were amazing.

@DianeK5814549 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #C106

Our spot got cancelled by campground. I had to physically go in & ask for a refund.

@TimB5907913 · Camped on Aug 16, 2025 at Campsite #D138

The crew that mowed the grass did a terrible job

@JasonJ1170942 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #A23

A23 is a great site. It's not very level but it's sort of by itself. It's directly across from shower building, which will be handy for some.

@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #B43

Power outage at 5 AM on my second to last day cut my reservation short, but the staff was VERY good about alerting me (and everyone) and providing options.

@DaleOA5A483C94 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #A24

Was without power for 10 to 11 hours, but our fridge automatically switched over to gas so we didn't lose any food. This is a nice campground and we have always been treated well here. The power outage was unavoidable.

@TomM3609852 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #C109

Everything was great except we lost power the last 2 days, but we go reimbursed. So that was an incident that couldn't be helped.

@AlbertoP30A426 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #A8

We really enjoyed our stay at Priere Flower COE. The location couldnt have been bettertucked away in a peaceful setting, yet with easy access to the Iowa State Fair and the High Trestle Bridge, both of which were highlights of our visit. The campground itself was clean, quiet, and well-maintained, making it a perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. We appreciated the convenience and the friendly atmosphere, and would definitely stay here again.

@JenniferC92685 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #C108

Beautiful view of the lake, highlight of the spot. However, with temps nearly 100 degrees, no shade made it very hot. Faces west making our awning obsolete in the evening. In the fall, this would be a perfect spot. Campground lost power on our last morning.

@BryceS8473691 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #C78

Overall always would be a 5 star but who they have doing their mowing and the quality of the grass care would be a 1 star.

@MargaretM32194 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #B62

Our site was on B loop and backed up to C loop. We had good shade and now with the increased water spigots, we were close to water. The shower house was kept clean and I appreciated the longer timer, the pressure, and warm water, making showers much better than at some campgrounds. Having the lake close by is a major plus even if not lakeside since it's visible on walks. I do wish I could take my dog to the beach on a leash. My only complaint is that there were people who didn't keep their dogs on leashes or tie outs so was a constant fear of altercations.

@RobertW1226972 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #A22

We always enjoy our time at Prairie Flower. It's one of the best campgrounds we've ever been to, and there have been many. We return whenever we're in the area.

@RogerJC2E70487 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #A27

No matter which loop we are in, we love staying in Prairie Flower.We would love to see the Aster loop improved with concrete pads though.

@MikeM9721189 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #A3

Very nice and well kept campground. Loops B, C, D have spacious concrete pads and Loop A is gravel. All have good size yards. Very friendly and close to everything.

@DianeSEEC37625 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #C105

I love camping at Prairie Rose. Many of the newer spots have no shade yet but we deal with that. This stay, we saw garbage piled over the edges of the dumpsters and on the ground around them. We never found out what was going on with that. The grass seemed longer than usual too. We wanted to ask some of the volunteers but never did see any of them out and about. The front gate shack was not manned at all the whole time we were there. There are 2 campers in front by the gates, so not sure what those volunteers do but they didnt man the check-in shack.

@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #A8

Nice rv sites. Easy to get in and out and the facilities were well kept

@DustinB1202239 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #B68

Garbage was overflowing out of dumpsters the whole week. We started s-f and they didnt get emptied. Fire pits full of ash (over 10inches) couldnt even light a fire. Campsite very nice, bathrooms super clean, and playground are good.

@CindyBA50508A7 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #C79

Very well maintained!

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