Best camping near Clear Lake
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Clear Lake, 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 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Clear Lake State Park Campground
Fair
1.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Clear Lake State Park Campground in Iowa offers a great camping experience with 142 campsites available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The campsite provides campers with…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
McIntosh Woods State Park Campground
Fair
3.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
McIntosh Woods State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a tranquil camping experience surrounded by the beauty of nature. This scenic campground provides…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Lime Creek County Conservation Area
Fair
10.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Lime Creek County Conservation Area Camping Area in Iowa offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Close to Mason City, there are plenty of nearby points of interest…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Pilot Knob State Park Campground
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Pilot Knob State Park Campground is a popular camping destination in the state of Iowa. Located in Forest City, this campground offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Pammel Park Campground
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pammel Park Campground is a popular camping area located in Iowa. It offers a variety of amenities to make the camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides 47 spacious…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Wilkinson Pioneer ounty Park Campgrounds
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Wilkinson Pioneer County Park Campgrounds, located in Iowa, offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Elk Creek Marsh WMA
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Elk Creek Marsh WMA in Iowa offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites or reservations required. Camping is free, but campers must follow Iowa DNR wildlife area…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Thorpe Park Campground
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Thorpe Park Campground in Iowa offers stunning views of the surrounding woodland and the Cedar River. Located near the small town of Rudd, the campground is situated close to…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Thorpe County Park
Fair
20.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Thorpe County Park Camping Area is a beautiful place to camp in Iowa. The area offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, with lush green trees and rolling hills…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Clear Lake
The Clear Lake area has 9 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 Clear Lake
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.