Best camping near Elkader
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · 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
Bolder Creek Campground
16.1 mi away
Bolder Creek Campground is a campground near Dubuque, Iowa.
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Miners Creek Campground and RV Park
16.3 mi away
Miners Creek Campground and RV Park is a RV park near Dubuque, Iowa.
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Wyalusing State Park Campground
17.7 mi away
Wyalusing State Park Campground is a campground near Dubuque, Wisconsin.
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lakeview Campground
17.8 mi away
Lakeview Campground is a campground near Waterloo, Iowa.
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Deer Run Resort
Good
1.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Elkader City Park Campground
Good
1.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Canoe Campsite
Good
4.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Frieden Park Campsite
Good
5.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Big Spring Campsite
Good
5.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#10
Big Spring Campground
Good
5.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Gilbertson Campground
Good
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Gilbertson Campground in Iowa offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), with both electric and non-electric options. Reservations are recommended via MyCountyParks…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#12
Skip A Way Resort
Good
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Twin Bidges Park Campgrounds
Good
16.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Twin Bridges Park Campgrounds is a picturesque camping area located in Arkansas that offers stunning views of the Ozark Mountains. The campgrounds are situated near a river, and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Volga River State Rec Area
Good
17.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Volga River State Recreation Area
Good
17.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 23 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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