Best camping in Iowa

300 campgrounds · 482 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · in season

Explore the best camping in Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 300 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Bald Eagle Camp site
#1 Bald Eagle Camp site Prime
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Bald Eagle Camp Site is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a tranquil natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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White Pines Camp Stie
#2 White Pines Camp Stie Prime
· Mild night · low 47°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
White Pines Camp Site is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This camping site offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of campers. With…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Paint Creek Campground
#3 Big Paint Creek Campground Prime
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Big Paint Creek Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Woods Lake
#4 Big Woods Lake Good
· Mild night · low 54°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Big Woods Lake camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Black Hawk County Park
#5 Black Hawk County Park Good
· Mild night · low 54°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Black Hawk County Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. With both electric and…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Brown's Hollow Camp
#6 Brown's Hollow Camp Prime
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Brown's Hollow Camp is a first-come-first-served camping area located in the Yellow River State Forest in Iowa. The area offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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Buffalo Creek County Park
#7 Buffalo Creek County Park Prime
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Buffalo Creek County Park in Iowa offers 28 campsites for tent and RV camping, with nearby activities including fishing, hiking, and boating. The campground amenities include…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Glen Wendel
#8 Camp Glen Wendel Prime
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Glen Wendel is a beautiful campground in Iowa with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are plenty of activities to enjoy nearby, including hiking, fishing…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp John Schultz
#9 Camp John Schultz Prime
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Camp John Schultz is a first-come, first-served camping area located in Iowa. There are 16 campsites available with picnic tables, fire pits, and access to drinking water. The…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Terry Hennesy
#10 Camp Terry Hennesy Prime
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Terry Hennesy in Iowa offers a peaceful escape with its scenic views of the Des Moines River. The camping area has 15 first-come-first-serve sites and offers amenities such…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Deerwood City Park
#11 Deerwood City Park Good
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Deerwood City Park is a popular camping area located in Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The park provides well-maintained…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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Frenchman's Landing Campground
#12 Frenchman's Landing Campground Prime
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Frenchman’s Landing Campground, located in Elk Rock State Park, Iowa, offers established campsites with both electric and non-electric sites available. Reservations are…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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Friendship City Park
#13 Friendship City Park Good
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Friendship City Park in Traer, Iowa offers a small, peaceful campground with established campsites ideal for tents and RVs. Reservations aren't required—sites are first-come…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 147 things to do within 15 mi
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George Wyth State Park
#14 George Wyth State Park Good
· Mild night · low 54°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 74°F
George Wyth State Park in Iowa offers established campsites—no dispersed camping—ideal for tents and RVs. Reservations are strongly recommended via Reserve America; fees vary by…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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Glenwood Lake Park
#15 Glenwood Lake Park Good
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Glenwood Lake Park in Iowa offers established campsites with both tent and RV access. Reservations are not required—first-come, first-served—and there are modest camping fees…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping in Iowa

Iowa has 482 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping in Iowa

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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