Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Campground · Iowa · 252 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
National Guard Camp Dodge Johnston Training Site · Closed to Public Access
- 252
- Bookable sites
- 85 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 84
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 933 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy Saylorville Lake for its excellent boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and northern pike.The paved Neal Smith Trail winds 24 miles from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park and connects the campgrounds on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking and in-line skating.
Facilities
Prairie Flower is a large, open campground covering more than 60 acres. It offers 153 family sites and 10 group sites, all with electric hookups. Many of the family sites in the south end offer a pleasant view of the 6000-acre lake. The north end is made up of mostly group sites in a circle-the-wagon design. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. The campground also provides educational programs, group shelters, playgrounds and a swimming beach. Nearby amenities include a visitor center, hiking trail, volleyball courts and a disc golf course. Boat ramps and a fishing dock are also close by.Natural Features
Iowa's prairie heritage is celebrated in more than 40 acres of prairie plantings throughout the campground. The wide variety of grass and flowers provides vivid colors from mid-summer to fall. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, waterfowl and other small game animals roam the lands around the lake.The facts
- 252 bookable sites
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 85 ft
- Up to 84 people per site
- Loops: ASTE, BLAZ, CONE, DOGB, ELDE, FLEA, GOLD, HONE, IRON, JUNE, KNAP, LEAD, MAYW, NIPP, OX-E
Site types
- 242 Standard Electric
- 10 Group Standard Area Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: grills.
252 campsites at Prairie Flower Recreation Area
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A02 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A03 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A04 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A05 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 64 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A06 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A07 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A08 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A09 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A10 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A11 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A12 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 64 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A13 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A14 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A15 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 67 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A16 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A17 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A18 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 61 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A19 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A20 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 72 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A21 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 64 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A22 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A23 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 72 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A24 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A25 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A26 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 72 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A27 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 72 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A28 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A29 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 46 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A30 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A31 | ASTE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B32 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B33 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B34 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B35 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B36 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B37 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B38 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B39 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B40 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B41 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B42 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B43 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B44 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B45 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B46 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B47 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B48 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B49 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B50 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B51 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B52 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B53 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B54 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B55 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B56 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B57 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 75 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B58 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B59 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B60 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B61 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 67 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B62 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B63 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B64 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B65 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B66 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B67 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B68 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B69 | BLAZ | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C100 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C101 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C102 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C103 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C104 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C105 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C106 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 75 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C107 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C108 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 85 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C109 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 75 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C110 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C111 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C112 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 72 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C70 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C71 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C72 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C73 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C74 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C75 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C76 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C77 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C78 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C79 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C80 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 85 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C81 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C82 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C83 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C84 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C85 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C86 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 85 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C87 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C88 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C89 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C90 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C91 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C92 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C93 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 78 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C94 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 75 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C95 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C96 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C97 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 78 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C98 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C99 | CONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 75 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D113 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D114 & D115 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 60 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| D116 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D117 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D118 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D119 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D120 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D121 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D122 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D123 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D124 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D125 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 52 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D126 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D127 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D128 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D129 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D130 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D131 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D132 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D133 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D134 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D135 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D136 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D137 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D138 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D139 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D140 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D141 | DOGB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E149 | ELDE | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 52 ft | 24 | 🐾 |
| E150 | ELDE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 52 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E151 | ELDE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 52 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E152 | ELDE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 52 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F153 | FLEA | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 36 | 🐾 |
| F154 | FLEA | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F155 | FLEA | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F156 | FLEA | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F157 | FLEA | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F158 | FLEA | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G159 | GOLD | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 84 | 🐾 |
| G160 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G161 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G162 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G163 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G164 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G165 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G166 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G167 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G168 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G169 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G170 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G171 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G172 | GOLD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H173 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 63 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H174 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 49 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H175 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H176 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H177 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 67 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H178 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H179 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H180 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H181 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H182 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H183 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H184 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 49 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H185 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H186 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 49 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H187 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 85 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H188 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H189 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| H190 | HONE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 63 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I191 | IRON | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 84 | 🐾 |
| I192 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I193 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I194 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I195 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I196 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I197 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I198 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I199 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I200 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I201 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I202 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I203 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| I204 | IRON | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| J205 | JUNE | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 48 | 🐾 |
| J206 | JUNE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| J207 | JUNE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| J208 | JUNE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| J209 | JUNE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| J210 | JUNE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| J211 | JUNE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| J212 | JUNE | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| K213 | KNAP | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 24 | 🐾 |
| K214 | KNAP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| K215 | KNAP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| K216 | KNAP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L217 | LEAD | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 84 | 🐾 |
| L218 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L219 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L220 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L221 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L222 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L223 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L224 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L225 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L226 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L227 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L228 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L229 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| L230 | LEAD | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| M231 | MAYW | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 48 | 🐾 |
| M232 | MAYW | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| M233 | MAYW | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| M234 | MAYW | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| M235 | MAYW | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| M236 | MAYW | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| M237 | MAYW | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| M238 | MAYW | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N239 | NIPP | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 72 | 🐾 |
| N240 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N241 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N242 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N243 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N244 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N245 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N246 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N247 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N248 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N249 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| N250 | NIPP | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O251 | OX-E | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 60 | 🐾 |
| O252 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O253 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O254 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O255 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O256 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O257 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O258 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O259 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| O260 | OX-E | Standard Electric | — | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-35, take exit 90 to Ankeny/Oralabor Road and go west for 4.8 miles. The road turns into Highway 415, continue and follow signs to the campground.
41.74833, -93.68750 · 41°44'54.0"N 93°41'15.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 35 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 48 | 35 |
| Low °F | 13 | 17 | 29 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 55 | 43 | 30 | 19 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Prairie Flower Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Prairie Flower Recreation Area?
- Yes, Prairie Flower Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Prairie Flower Recreation Area have?
- 252 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Prairie Flower Recreation Area?
- 85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Prairie Flower Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Prairie Flower Recreation Area.
- Does Prairie Flower Recreation Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Prairie Flower Recreation Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Prairie Flower Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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- Cherry Glen Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Acorn Valley 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Walnut Ridge Recreation Area 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville) 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bob Shetler Recreation Area 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bob Shetler Picnic Area 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cottonwood Recreation Area 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fifield (Ia) 41 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) 41.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 515-984-6925
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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