Prairie Flower Rec Area, Johnston, IA

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 mid October. 157 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 1 site has electric and water hookups. 156 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $308.00.

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$20 - $308

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 44

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#A1	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#A2	Available	Back-In	66 ft	$22
#A5	Available	Back-In	64 ft	$22
#A6	Available	Back-In	68 ft	$22
#A7	Available	Back-In	70 ft	$22
#A9	Available	Back-In	66 ft	$22
#A17	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#A24	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#A25	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#A28	Available	Back-In	72 ft	$22
#B41	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#B42	Available	Back-In	70 ft	$22
#C109	Available	Back-In	75 ft	$22
#C79	Available	Back-In	65 ft	$22
#C87	Available	Back-In	65 ft	$22
#C95	Available	Back-In	70 ft	$22
#C98	Available	Back-In	68 ft	$22
#C99	Available	Back-In	75 ft	$22
#D117	Available	Back-In	38 ft	$22
#D120	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$22
#D124	Available	Back-In	54 ft	$22
#D130	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#D132	Available	Back-In	66 ft	$22
#D135	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$22
#D138	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$22
#E149	Available	Back-In	52 ft	$80
#F153	Available	Back-In	55 ft	$120
#H176	Available	Back-In	54 ft	$20
#H177	Available	Back-In	67 ft	$20
#H178	Available	Back-In	56 ft	$20
#H179	Available	Back-In	56 ft	$20
#H181	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$20
#H182	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#H183	Available	Back-In	53 ft	$20
#H184	Available	Back-In	49 ft	$20
#H185	Available	Back-In	62 ft	$20
#H187	Available	Back-In	85 ft	$20
#H189	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$20
#I191	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$280
#J205	Available	Back-In	55 ft	$160
#K213	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$80
#L217	Available	Back-In	58 ft	$308
#M231	Available	Back-In	56 ft	$160
#O251	Available	Back-In	55 ft	$200

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 12

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#A2	Available	Back-In	66 ft	$22
#A14	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$22
#A24	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#C77	Available	Back-In	65 ft	$22
#D120	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$22
#D130	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$22
#G159	Available	Back-In	58 ft	$280
#H189	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$20
#I191	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$280
#K213	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$80
#M231	Available	Back-In	56 ft	$160
#N239	Available	Back-In	55 ft	$240

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (308)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		60%
4 star		15%
3 star		5%
2 star		17%
1 star		1%

@EviK25B9D0E9C2 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #D137

The campground was excessively crowded. There were so many kids roaming around unattended.The campsites were so close together, there was no privacyCell service is nonexistent.

@johnc3063297 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #D135

Most campsites are quite spacious, and many have paved campsite pads.

@ThomasH6812009 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #C85

Beautiful campground. Nicely mowed green grass. Natural grasses left in place. Lots of trees. Spacious sites. Level concrete pads with fire pits and picnic tables. Several different loops to choose from. C85 gave us lake views and spectacular sunsets. Electric only.

@BecktyIA4B1C5F · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #B48

Very nice cement slabs to park our 5th wheel on. Beautiful and well kept park. Close to the High Trussle Bridge and Boone to ride the rails our the dinner train. Camp hosts Mike and Renee were awesome very helpful.We will definitely be back!

@PamDECE421B891 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #D125

Love the secluded area. Quite

@RogerOAFC3CF6E · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #C107

Nice spot. But it was hot no shade.

@CarolD2559712 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #A21

I was anticipating water access or at least in walking distance of a view, but this is really camping in a nicely kempt prairie. The spaces arent very far apart, but not sardined either. For peace and quiet, I was too near the playground. I would not return for recreational purposes, but certainly camp if I find myself in the area again.

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #B51

Kuddos to the park hosts! Everything was well maintained. The bath houses were immaculate!

@mikel7503834 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #B48

We always enjoy our time at Prairie Flower camp grounds Everything is clean and fresh

@TrumanH82BBBBE · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #C77

Something has to be done to limit if not totally not allow political flags and signs at individual campsites. For instance site number C96 had three huge political flags. This campground is actually a 5 star location. Clean, staff friendly, large lake.

@DaleOA5A483C94 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #A14

Nice open lots with good space between. Very comfortable.

@KyleL3240725 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #A21

Park was peaceful , exactly what we needed for our getaway! The host were very welcoming, and the grounds were clean and well taken care of!

@MikeA1573556 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #C72

We have visited this camp ground in August for the last 10 years...always maintained well, the showers and restrooms are clean and functioning and we like the 6 new dump stations!

@GregJ8955932 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #A13

The park is very clean and beautiful. I really like the multiple lanes at the dump station. No waiting

@TimothyK936591 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #H182

The campsite was clean and welcoming, and our camping neighbors honored quiet honors, which was important to us, as we were traveling through.

@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #A8

Helpful volunteer hosts.

@SusanK2706776 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #C92

A couple yrs ago we showed up and the pad was covered in childrens chalk. We had to wait a bit but the park ranger came around with a gator with a water tank and and power washed it off. We have 2 Shibas so we would have had chalk all over. Was very appreciative. This time we showed up and there were several piles of granulated white powder thrown across the deck. Still have Shibas. This was not chalk. Called the host who called the ranger who showed up much later and said it was laundry detergent and swept part of it off. There was no way to look at it to say it was laundry detergent. I grew up with a pool and it easily been been chlorine that I had seen spilled on the ground. Regardless I dont want an unknown powder getting on my feet and my dogs feet. Then have my dogs like their feet lick their feet and get sick. If we have to be out by noon why cant they check out the spots to see if they are ready for the next. I am not asking for a mint on my pillow but how about cleaning up an unknown substance that may or may not kill our pets. Luckily about 1/2 later Mother Nature came through with a severe thunderstorm and power washed the concrete til nothing left. BTW there was no suds for it being laundry detergent. This isnt the same place I came too 2 yrs ago. They gave the option of moving spots but in 2 days we had to move spots anyway because this one was reserved and we had already set up thinking they could fix the mess. We knew it was going to rain. I wasnt going to break down in the rain and move to another spot and the move yet to another spot 2 days later. Yet we did move 2 days later as we were suppose to between storms and the original spot never had anyone camping there after we moved and still was empty when we left the park. Did the host know we were moving around for no reason. That is the most empty I have seen that park in 5 yrs except for last year of course. But yet we were moving around spots?

@LeslieJCC34DF5 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #B61

Very nice.

@ConnieG3677884 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #B58

Enjoyed our 4 days at Saylorville Lake. The shower house was not as clean as usual. We have camped here many times and never been disappointed in the cleanliness until this time

@LindaH1671742 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #B60

Prairie Flower is our go toplace for camping. Sites are spread out. Views of the lake. Clean bath houses.

@MikeK6232833 · Camped on Jul 20, 2024 at Campsite #H182

Just needed a place to pop up the camper and sleep. Barely 12 hours onsite. Only complaint was noise. Barking dogs and highway traffic was relentless. Clean restrooms, working electrical box, and mostly level site

@JeffG6611372 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #C111

We love Prairie Flower! This site has a partial view of the lake, and is mostly sunning. Your picnic side is on the lake side, and it gets afternoon sun. Not much shade to help, but the sunset can be beautiful!

@SHARONJD28C36B · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #D121

love camping at Prairie Flower

@StevenC2003509 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #C106

Love the concrete pads and view of the lake. Conveniently located to explore the other public areas as well as easy access to Ankeny & Polk City. Very unfortunate to have lost a lot of shade trees in the last 2 years due to the Emerald Ash Bore but such is the case in many campgrounds.

@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #D118

Prairieflower is a wonderful campground. Clean, spacious camp sites. Bathrooms are kept very clean.

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