Best camping near Crescent
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Crescent, 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 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Hitchcock County Nature Center
Fair
2.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Hitchcock County Nature Center camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a peaceful and scenic retreat for nature lovers. The campground provides various amenities to…
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#2
Shea
Fair
3.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Shea is a small campground located near Council Bluffs in southwestern Iowa. With a single campsite available, it offers a minimal camping experience in this region of the state…
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#3
N. P. Dodge Mem Park
Fair
4.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
N.P. Dodge Memorial Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Nebraska. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 100: 215 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Homeless Camp
Fair
6.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
I don't have access to specific amenity, site count, or fee information for Homeless Camp in Nebraska beyond its location near Omaha. Without verifiable details about camping type…
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#5
Friendship City Park
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°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…
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#6
Glenn Cunningham Lake
Fair
9.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Glenn Cunningham Lake in Nebraska offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with both tent and RV options. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov; fees apply…
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#7
Lake Cunningham
Fair
9.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Lake Cunningham camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Nebraska. This well-equipped camping spot offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay…
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#8
Wilson Island State Rec Area
Fair
10.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Wilson Island State Recreation Area camping area is located in Iowa, USA, and offers stunning views of the Missouri River. The area is characterized by the surrounding forests…
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#9
Lake Manawa State Park
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Lake Manawa State Park camping area, located in Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides electricity and water hookups, as well as modern…
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#10
Missouri Valley City Park
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Missouri Valley City Park is a delightful camping area located in Iowa, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With a serene and picturesque setting, it is a perfect…
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#11
Camp Brewster
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Camp Brewster is a first-come-first-serve campground located in the beautiful Pine Ridge region of Nebraska. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains…
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#12
Camp Logan Fontenelle
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Camp Logan Fontenelle is a family-friendly camping area in Nebraska that offers stunning views of the Platte River Valley. With its close proximity to Mahoney State Park and other…
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#13
Camp Wakonda
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Camp Wakonda is a beautiful camping area in Nebraska that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and swimming. The…
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#14
Haworth City Park - Bellevue
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Haworth City Park - Bellevue camping area is located in the state of Nebraska. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. There are ample…
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#15
RV Storage Lot
Fair
17.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
RV Storage Lot is an RV park located near Bellevue, Nebraska, in the eastern part of the state. The facility caters to RV campers seeking convenient parking and storage solutions…
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Camping near Crescent
The Crescent area has 24 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 Crescent
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.