PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA
| Address | SAYLORVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 5600 NW 78TH AVENUE, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131-1941 |
|---|---|
| State | IA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 515-984-6925 |
Amenities
Campfire Allowed
Pets Allowed
Water Hookup
Electricity Hookup: 30–50
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Max Num of People: 6–84
Min Num of People: 1
Max Vehicle Length: 25–85
Max Num of Vehicles: 1–28
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
Picnic Table: Y
Fire Pit: Y
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Pull-Through
Driveway Length: 55–85
Shade: Full, Yes
Condition Rating: Prime
Site Length: 50–90
Tent Pad Width: 0
Sewer Hookup: Y
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Max Num of Horses: 0
Accessible Sites: 1 of 252
Reservable Sites: 157 of 252
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, catfis
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:34 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)