Best camping near Elkader
27 campgrounds · 27 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elkader, 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 27 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
Y⛰
#1
Yogi Bear Jelly Stone Campground
Prime
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
The Yogi Bear Jellystone Campground in Missouri is a beautiful camping area that boasts stunning surrounding views of the Ozarks. There are several nearby points of interest such…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
R⛰
#2
River of Lakes Riverfront Campground
Prime
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
River Of Lakes Riverfront Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Missouri. It offers a range of amenities to make campers' stay comfortable and…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
C⛰
#3
Canoe Campsite
Good
4.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Canoe Campsite is a first-come, first-served campground in the Yellow River State Forest in Iowa. There are ten campsites available and each site has a fire ring and picnic table…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
F⛰
#4
Frenchtown Park
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Frenchtown Park in Saint Charles County, Missouri, offers primitive, first-come, first-served, free camping with a handful of established campsites—no reservations or permits…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
G⛰
#5
Gilbertson Campground
Good
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Gilbertson Campground in Iowa offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), with both electric and non-electric options. Reservations are recommended via MyCountyParks…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
W⛰
#6
Wyalusing State Park Campground
Prime
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Wyalusing State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a variety of camping options, including RV…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
G⛰
#7
Gateway Campground and Park
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Gateway Campground and Park in Iowa offers established campsites with both tent and RV access. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak season, and there are nightly…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
S⛰
#8
Spook Cave Campground
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Spook Cave Campground is a highly recommended camping area located in the state of Iowa. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. The…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
P⛰
#9
Pikes Peak State Park
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Pikes Peak State Park is a popular camping destination located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. These…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
B⛰
#10
Bloody Run Campground
Good
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Bloody Run Campground in Iowa offers 20 campsites on a first-come-first-served basis. The campground features a beautiful view of the Turkey River, and visitors can enjoy…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
B⛰
#11
Bloody Run Park
Good
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Located in northern Iowa, Bloody Run Park offers picturesque views of the Turkey River valley. The park offers a variety of activities including hiking, fishing, swimming, and…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
V⛰
#12
Volga River State Rec Area
Good
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Volga River State Recreation Area camping area is situated in the breathtaking surroundings of northeast Iowa, just outside of Fayette. The area is known for its outstanding…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
V⛰
#13
Volga River State Recreation Area
Good
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Volga River State Recreation Area Camping Area is situated in southwestern Arkansas, offering scenic views of the Ouachita Mountains and the calm waters of the Ouachita River. The…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
E⛰
#14
Edgewood Campground
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Edgewood Campground in Edgewood, Iowa offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and RV access (no hookups). Reservations are not required—sites are first-come…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
E⛰
#15
Echo Valley Park
Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Echo Valley Park in Fayette County, Iowa offers established campsites with both electric and non-electric options—no dispersed camping. Reservations aren't required; sites are…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
Camping near Elkader
The Elkader area has 27 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 Elkader
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.