| Location | Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$336/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (695 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 85 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 153 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Iowa RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Prairie Flower Recreation Area, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights11 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is a Recreation.gov campground in Johnston. It lists 153 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 1 site has full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 24 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 157 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| H189 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H188 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H185 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H177 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H187 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H186 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H183 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H173 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H180 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H179 standard electric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (695 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Large cement pads, spotless/clean bathrooms and great volunteers!!”
“Costodians and staff did an outstanding job, would be 5+ stars if the shower water was a little warmer. ”
“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.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
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Prairie Flower Recreation Area occupies more than 60 acres along Saylorville Lake, part of the larger 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project that stretches up the Des Moines River Valley. The campground sits on the east side of the lake with many sites in the south end offering views across the 6,000-acre waterbody; the surrounding landscape includes over 40 acres of planted prairie grasses and wildflowers that color the grounds from mid-summer into fall. The lake itself supports a wide range of water recreation boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming while anglers come for walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike; river fishing and hunting are also options across the project. For day trips and active access, the Neal Smith Trail, a 24-mile paved National Recreation Trail, connects Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and runs along the east side of Saylorville for biking, jogging, in-line skating and long walks. Wildlife viewing is reliable here white-tailed deer, wild turkey and abundant waterfowl are frequently seen and the campground area includes an accessible fishing pier and nearby boat ramps and a fishing dock for launching outings on the water. The campground inventory totals 252 sites, all designed to accommodate both RVs and tents and equipped with electric hookups; the site layout is organized into several named loops, including ASTE (31 sites), CONE (43), FLEA (6), HONE (18), IRON (14), JUNE (8), LEAD (14) and OX-E (10). Facilities you can count on during a stay include flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water and a dump station, plus group shelters, playgrounds and a supervised swimming beach. On-site and nearby amenities extend to educational programming, a visitor center, a hiking trail, volleyball courts and a disc golf course, and there's a concession/recreation area for additional services. Practical details such as fees, reservation windows and seasonal availability change from year to year, so campers should consult the Saylorville Lake visitor center or the official campground reservation site before arriving; the combination of paved trail access, room for boats and an extensive site inventory makes Prairie Flower a strong base for both active lake days and quieter wildlife observation.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| – |
| – |
| $22 |
| H174 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H190 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H175 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H178 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H184 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H182 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H176 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| H181 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A28 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A30 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A25 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A27 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A06 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A10 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A13 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A23 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A17 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A22 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A18 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A07 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A19 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A26 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A14 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A01 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A11 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A16 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A02 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A09 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A12 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| A21 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Prairie Flower Recreation Area. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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