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Prairie Flower Rec Area
Closed for the season
Total sites: 252
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
937 ft
56°F
42°F
42°F
fair
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.
Campsite Reviews (493)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 64% | |
| 4 star | 16% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 11% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@JoeN3442503 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #B52
We love using the paved bike trail running right through the campground. You can go N or S for over 15 miles. We kayaked along the shore of the lake, and found some nice hiking trails through woods and meadows. The sites are large, flat, partially shaded, and spaced apart. Nice, clean shower houses, and fire pits. The only negatives are: no pull thrus or full hook up sites.
@CraigF8635877 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #B40
Great site. Great time of year. Seems like a lot of volunteer presence around the park.
@RonM8462664 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #C78
Great campground...usually very quiet with nice lake views from some sites. No water or sewer but excellent dump stations.
@SuzannaTB1C66B · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #A14
Prairie flower is a beautiful campground. My husband and I enjoyed the quietness and how clean and nice the bathrooms were. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody.
@JillH9395170 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #B65
Very nice campground. Well maintained. Very quiet at night. I would highly recommend.
@MikeM9721189 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #H181
A nice campground with nice shower facilities. I will pick a different section as H is close to the highway noise.
@LarryA1350788 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #B45
Large cement pads, spotless/clean bathrooms and great volunteers!!
@MikeS6104174 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #D130
We only were staying one night but the campground was very nice and facilities were well maintained.
@DeborahOC28CD2 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #B48
Well maintained, clean restrooms and showers. Large, roomy sites.
@VickiB6695417 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #D128
Always clean quite
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #C106
Great site with lots of shade and a nice view of the lake. Convenient location. The campgrounds are always well maintained
@TimB5907913 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #B69
One of our favorite places to camp
@Lauraand01077E · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #H179
Overall a very nice park. We stayed in site H179 which was nice. It had quite a bit of highway noise since this loop backs up to the main road.
@TjN5827183 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #C91
Very clean and well ran campground. Always look forward to camping here and cant wait until spring!!
@DianaJ4363255 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #C75
Costodians and staff did an outstanding job, would be 5+ stars if the shower water was a little warmer.
@KENTH9296979 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #D113
Very nice campground
@RussellC284341 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #B52
Nice location, nice staff, nice facilities (I.e. shower house, restrooms, dump station). We always enjoy camping at Prairie Flower Campgrounds. This time we ventured off and tried some of the many walking trails that connect all the loops and Neil Smith trail. Nice wide easy and shaded paths. Not your typical hiking trail, but well maintained/mowed path. We would highly recommend Prairie Flower Campgrounds (any loop).
@RobertE4617436 · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #B50
Camped on site B50, easy to back in. Enough room for my 34 class A and tow car. Electric only at site.
@NeolaF714E7345 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #D135
Well cared for campgrounds. Shower house immaculate. Spacious sites some concrete (LEVEL) and some hard gravel (mostly level).
@RandyVBF213587 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #C103
great bike trails!!
@TimM9090024 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #D130
Clean and up-to date, bike trail next to our sote was great
@ChadH8887011 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #B69
Great place for the family! Playgrounds are awesome for the kids and bath houses are nice and clean!
@DavidL8659169 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #C70
Shady spots, easy access and friendly volunteers! We will definately be back!
@ScottT9337491 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Great campground! The camping spots are always clean and taken care of. The dump stations are nice and new. It has two different dumping stations and both have three lanes.
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #A25
The extra large campsites are appreciated. My campsite was clean upon arrival, as usual. I like that the reservation system does not impose a big fee like so many other systems.
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