Best camping near Elkader
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · 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 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Deer Run Resort
Fair
1.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Deer Run Resort camping area in Iowa is a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
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#2
Elkader City Park Campground
Fair
1.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Elkader City Park Campground in Iowa offers established campsites with both tent and RV access. Reservations are not required—sites are first-come, first-served. Expect modest…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Canoe Campsite
Fair
4.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°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 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Frieden Park Campsite
Fair
5.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Frieden Park Campsite in Guttenberg, Iowa offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. Potable water is typically available seasonally, but…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Big Spring Campsite
Fair
5.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Big Spring Campsite is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Big Spring Campground
Fair
5.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Big Spring Campground is a scenic camping area located in Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides both electric and…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Gilbertson Campground
Fair
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Gilbertson Campground in Iowa offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), with both electric and non-electric options. Reservations are recommended via MyCountyParks…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Gateway Campground and Park
Fair
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°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 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Edgewood Campground
Fair
13.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°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 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Spook Cave Campground
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°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 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Frenchtown Park
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°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 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Skip A Way Resort
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Skip A Way Resort is a camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make campers' stay enjoyable and convenient. The campground provides spacious…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Bolder Creek Campground
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
I don't have access to specific amenity data, site counts, or fee information for Bolder Creek Campground beyond its location near Dubuque, Iowa. To provide an accurate…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Yogi Bear Jelly Stone Campground
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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…
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#15
Miners Creek Campground and RV Park
Fair
16.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Miners Creek Campground and RV Park is an RV facility near Dubuque, Iowa, with capacity for 56 units. Located in northeastern Iowa's rolling terrain, the park serves as a base for…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Elkader
The Elkader area has 31 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?
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