Prairie Flower is open May-October and features 154 campsites with electric hookup. There are 10 group loops each with electric hookups at the individual sites, as well as an open sided shelter with tables, lights and electric in the center of each loop. Aster and Blazingstar Loops of Prairie Flower close September 30, 2008.

Amenities include; drinking water, dump station at entrance station, flush toilets, showers, playgrounds, sand volleyball (north end), 69 sites with 50 amp service, 1 handicap accessible paved campsite, access to Neal Smith Bike Trail, access to Oak Grove Beach.

Camping Reservations can be made by phoning 877.444.6777 (TDD 877.833.6777) or at the following link, www.Recreation.gov

Prairie Flower North Campground Map Prairie Flower South Campground Map

Important Information!

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. On family sites, 1 family or 6 people are allowed per site. Additional equipment such as boats or extra vehicles is allowed if there is sufficient parking room on the campsite. Tents may be placed on the grass adjacent to campsite spurs.

Getting There

From I-35 north of Des Moines: Take Exit 90 (Ankeny Industrial Exit) to Hwy 160 W. Hwy 160 ends after 2.4 miles and becomes Hwy 415. Continue on Hwy 415 N for 5.6 miles. At the campground sign and left-turn lane take NW Lake Drive for 0.2 mi to the campground.

Prairie Flower Recreation Area
5600 NW 78th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1941

For more information about the park, please call (515) 984-6925