Best camping near Bernard

20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Bernard, 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Miller Riverview City Park
#1 Miller Riverview City Park Good
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Miller Riverview City Park is a picturesque camping area located in Iowa. This beautiful campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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Dubuque Yacht Basin and RV Park
#2 Dubuque Yacht Basin and RV Park Good
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Dubuque Yacht Basin and RV Park is a popular camping area located in Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It features…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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Miller Riverview Park & Campground
#3 Miller Riverview Park & Campground Good
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Miller Riverview Park & Campground is a picturesque camping area situated in Arkansas, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground features spacious and…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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Massey Marina
#4 Massey Marina Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Massey Marina camping area, located in the state of Iowa, is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground features spacious…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Massey Marina and Park Campgrounds
#5 Massey Marina and Park Campgrounds Good
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Massey Marina And Park Campgrounds is a charming camping area located in the state of Illinois. Situated near the Mississippi River, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Heritage Campground & Pond
#6 Heritage Campground & Pond Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Heritage Campground & Pond is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arkansas. Situated amidst scenic natural beauty, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Bankston Park
#7 Bankston Park Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Bankston Park camping area in Iowa is a hidden gem that offers a range of amenities for campers seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. With its numerous amenities, this campground…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Brankston County Park Campground
#8 Brankston County Park Campground Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Blanchard Springs County Park Campground in Arkansas offers 33 campsites on a first-come-first-served basis. The campground is located on the White River and offers stunning views…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Swiss Valley County Park
#9 Swiss Valley County Park Good
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Swiss Valley County Park is a great camping destination in Iowa for those looking for beautiful surroundings and outdoor activities. The park is located in Dubuque, Iowa, and is…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Swiss Valley County Park Campground
#10 Swiss Valley County Park Campground Good
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Swiss Valley County Park is situated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas and boasts breathtaking surrounding views of lush forests, rolling hills, and meandering…
Why 80: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Horseshoe Pond
#11 Horseshoe Pond Prime
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Horseshoe Pond camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and peaceful retreat for campers. The campground provides several amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 73: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
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Maquoketa Caves State Park
#12 Maquoketa Caves State Park Prime
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Maquoketa Caves State Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers various amenities to make the camping experience enjoyable. There are 29…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground
#13 Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground Prime
12.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a remarkable camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground boasts a variety of amenities…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Joinerville County Park
#14 Joinerville County Park Prime
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Joinerville County Park in Iowa offers established campsites with no dispersed camping. Reservations are not required, and camping is free—no permits or fees needed. Amenities…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Eden Valley Park
#15 Eden Valley Park Prime
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Eden Valley Park in Iowa offers established campsites with both electric and non-electric options—no dispersed camping is allowed. Reservations are not required; sites are…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated

Camping near Bernard

The Bernard area has 20 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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