Best camping near Ellsworth
54 campgrounds · 54 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ellsworth, 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 54 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground
Good
22.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground is located in Iowa and offers a beautiful view of the lake. There are 67 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#2
Des Moines YMCA Camp
Good
24.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Des Moines YMCA Camp, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a variety of amenities to…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#3
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Good
27.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground is located in the state of Iowa and offers a great camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#4
Ledges State Park Campground
Good
28.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Ledges State Park in Iowa offers a beautiful camping area with stunning views of sandstone cliffs and a nearby river. The park is located near Boone, Iowa, which offers visitors…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#5
Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
Good
28.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Iowa offers primitive, first-come, first-served camping with no established campsites—dispersed camping only. No reservations or permits are needed…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#6
Camp Hantesa
Good
29.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Camp Hantesa is a beautiful camping area in Iowa that offers a variety of outdoor activities. The campground has 30 campsites available on a first-come-first-serve basis, as well…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#7
Chanotedah
Good
31.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Chantodeah Camping Area in Iowa offers a serene environment with stunning views of the countryside, serene lakes, and natural wildlife. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#8
Hopi
Good
31.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Hopi Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides electrical hookups, making it suitable for RVs and…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#9
Staff Quarters
Good
31.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Staff Quarters camping area is a scenic getaway located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With its beautiful natural…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#10
Wakan
Good
31.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Wakan State Park in Iowa is a serene camping area nestled in the Loess Hills. The area offers breathtaking views of the Missouri River Valley and the surrounding countryside…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#11
Fox
Good
32.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Fox Camping Area, located in Stephens State Forest near Lucas, Iowa, offers primitive, first-come, first-served campsites with no reservations or permits required. There are no…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#12
Osage
Good
32.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Osage camping area, located in Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms for visitors' convenience…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#13
Piegan
Good
32.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Piegan Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#14
Sioux (East)
Good
32.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Sioux (East) camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. It is important to note that reservations are not accepted, and campsites…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#15
Sioux (West)
Good
32.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Sioux (West) camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Ellsworth
The Ellsworth area has 54 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 Ellsworth
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.