Best camping near Ellston
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ellston, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Green Valley State Park Campground
Good
23.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Green Valley State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#2
Nine Eagles State Park Campground
Good
25.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Nine Eagles State Park Campground is a serene camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground boasts a range of amenities that cater to the needs of campers. The…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#3
Buck Stop Camp
Good
26.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Buck Stop Camp camping area in Iowa is a first-come, first-serve campground with ten campsites available. Situated among rolling hills and surrounded by lush greenery, the…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#4
Bottom Oak Camp
Good
26.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Bottom Oak Camp Camping Area in Iowa is a beautiful spot surrounded by lush greenery and scenic views. It offers visitors activities such as hiking, fishing, and bird watching…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#5
White Oak Camp
Good
27.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
White Oak Camp is a campground located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides spacious campsites with…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#6
Longbeard Camp
Good
28.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Longbeard Camp camping area is situated in the Yellow River State Forest in northeast Iowa, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The campground is close to several…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#7
Black Oak Camp
Good
28.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Black Oak Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can find both…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#8
Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground
Good
33.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Lake of Three Fires State Park Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities, making it a great destination for…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#9
Hacklebarney Woods County Park
Good
47.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Hacklebarney Woods County Park is located in the state of Iowa and offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature. The campground provides several amenities to ensure…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#10
Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
Good
39.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground is a popular camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers various amenities to enhance visitors' experience. It features over 150…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#11
Viking Lake State Park
Good
50.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Viking Lake State Park is a picturesque camping area in southwest Iowa, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park sits on the banks of Viking Lake, which is…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#12
Viking Lake State Park Campground
Good
50.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Viking Lake State Park Campground is a beautiful camping site located in southwestern Iowa. The campground is surrounded by stunning views of the 1,000-acre Viking Lake…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#13
Red Haw State Park Campground
Good
42.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Red Haw State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities to enhance campers' experience. The campground provides access to 15 electric sites, 80…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#14
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Good
53.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Lake Anita State Park Campground is a picturesque camping destination located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#15
Pilot Grove Co Park
Good
53.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Pilot Grove Co Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. It provides both primitive and…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Ellston
The Ellston area has 16 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 Ellston
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.