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)
$20 - $308

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Campsite Reviews (358)

4.2 out of 5

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4 star		15%
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@JoanneG1568333 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #A16

Beautiful lake; quiet green campground.

@TimB5907913 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #D118

Love the concrete pads.

@SherriL2584705 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #C110

The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Fun and interesting theme cabins. The camp store was cute and served ice cream.

@donaldp7965299 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #B44

It was nice spot

@KristineS22600 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #B42

The site was well maintained, and the park was clean and quiet.

@MicheleH882182 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #C93

Really nice and clean campgrounds with friendly staff.

@Christoph76212 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #C72

The roads in and out are rough and need repaired. The bathrooms are old and need updated like other corps campgrounds. The camp sites are large and laid out nicely

@RogerJC2E70487 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #D121

The improvements that they have completed make this a top-notch campground. However, we are already seeing the beginnings of issues in care that the loss of funding and staffing will create. The grass should have been mowed before Memorial Day weekend and other than a once-per-day drive through by the Ranger and the host staff at the entry building a couple hours each day, there was no presence in the park. We'll be there later in August and I'm hoping that conditions can be maintained.

@TimothyL290617 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #C74

Beautiful campground, well maintained with spacious sites. Located in an upscale area conveniently close to restaurants and shops. Wonderful for all types of outdoor activities.Water for showers is barely warm enough but is too warm for the sinks.Otherwise very nice bath house kept clean and in good condition.

@JamesN8387586 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #B69

Clean, peaceful, quiet

@BenjaminA5A125 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #B41

Easy access, clean restrooms, i was tent camping and still had good experience.

@SherieDF101F99 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #H177

Beautiful sites, well maintained.

@BradleyB7BF26B · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #H186

Checkout time 1 pm so we could have lunch before we leave. This would be nice, particularly on weekends.

@MikelRC2DEA7AD · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #D117

very nice site and clean facilities.

@TomM3609852 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #C91

Prairie Flower campgrounds are excellent. The web site to change reservations could be improved in my opinion.

@CRAIGK8077458E · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #C75

Sites are clean ready, bathrooms also.

@BobL4821699 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #B58

Camp ground has clean restrooms & showers. Sites are spacious and clean.

@EldonYA7841B00 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #B56

The site s are level. Many have concrete pads. Restrooms clean. Grounds are mowed and very nice. The addition/update of the various dump stations was a vast improvement. The sites are not shoe-horned together. Nice amount of space between each. Hard to beat this campground..

@RussellC284341 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #C93

My wife and I always enjoy staying at Prairie Flower Conservation campgrounds.

@RussellC284341 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #C110

We always like camping at Prairie Flower campground. Sites are spacious and easy to back into. We have never had any issues with 50amp service. Now that the coe has upgraded and added additional dump stations you very seldom have to wait in a line. Campground is always maintained well. Only down side to the campground is sufficient shade for most of the sites facing the lake (coneflower section). I would highly recommend Prairie Flower campground.

@TerryB2334202 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #D123

We love coming to Prairie Flower, the sites are large and well spaced, the bathroom/showers are well maintained. The concrete pads and fire pit area is wonderful. Being right on the Neil Smith bike trail is an added bonus. We especially love the Dogbane and Coneflower loops.

@LarryJ8102724 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #C77

Very nice, clean, would have been 5 stars, but, the shower temperature in shower house #3 was a best luke warm. On cooler days, we drove down to shower house #4 where the temperature was somewhat better.

@GaryJ4132252 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #D118

New concrete pads at campsites are nice and level. Good fire rings and picnic tables. Bathroom is always spotless. Great job by maintenance.

@LARRYD7070149 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #D125

Prairie Flower is always our first choice. Love the quiet and amount of space between each site. Dog Bane is our go to area.

@MaryRita14B377 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #H188

Site was level, everything was tidy and clean.

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