Best camping near Cherokee
29 campgrounds · 29 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cherokee, 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 29 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Ocheyedan Pits Rec Area
Good
44.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Ocheyedan Pits Rec Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. With…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#2
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
Good
46.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground in Iowa offers established campsites, including electric RV sites and tent areas—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#3
Black Hawk State Park Campground
Good
41.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Black Hawk State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated within Black Hawk State Park, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#4
Gull Point State Park Campground
Good
47.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Gull Point State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a variety of amenities for campers seeking an enjoyable outdoor experience. The campground provides…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#5
Minnewashta Campground
Good
48.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Minnewashta Campground is a popular camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It features spacious…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#6
Hawkeye Point Campground
Good
50.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Hawkeye Point Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in an idyllic natural setting, it offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#7
Oak Grove County Park - Turkey Ridge
Good
50.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Oak Grove County Park - Turkey Ridge camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a delightful camping experience with various amenities. The campground provides both tent…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#8
Center Lake -DNR
Good
50.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Center Lake DNR Camping Area in Minnesota is a great place to camp with beautiful surrounding views of the lake and abundant wildlife. The campground offers many amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#9
Lutheran Lakeside
Good
50.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Located on the shores of Lake Carlos in Minnesota, Lutheran Lakeside Camping Area offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding forest. Nearby attractions include the Carlos…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#10
Oak Grove County Park - Deer Run
Good
50.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Oak Grove County Park - Deer Run camping area is a picturesque campground located in Iowa. This camping area offers a range of amenities to make camper's stay comfortable and…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#11
Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
Good
57.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Located in Crofton, Nebraska, the Lewis and Clark State Park Campground provides campers with picturesque views of Lewis and Clark Lake, which is ideal for fishing, boating, and…
Why 83: live conditions (good)
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#12
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground
Good
52.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground in Minnesota offers 14 established campsites (8 with full RV hookups) in a quiet, wooded setting near East Okoboji Lake. Reservations are…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#13
Stone State Park Campground
Good
47.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Stone State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Iowa. It offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides drinking…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#14
RV Campground
Good
57.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The RV Campground in Nebraska is a popular camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers a wide range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 83: live conditions (good)
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#15
Brown Park South Campground
Prime
58.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Brown Park South Campground is a peaceful and scenic camping area located in Minnesota. The campsites are first-come, first-serve and offer stunning views of the surrounding…
Why 83: live conditions (prime)
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Camping near Cherokee
The Cherokee area has 29 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 near Cherokee
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.