Best camping near Emerson
10 campgrounds · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Emerson, 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 10 of 10 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Glenwood Lake Park
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Glenwood Lake Park in Iowa offers established campsites with both tent and RV access. Reservations are not required—first-come, first-served—and there are modest camping fees…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Pilot Grove Co Park
Good
19.0 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 65: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#3
Pierce Creek Rec Area
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Pierce Creek Recreation Area, located in Iowa, offers a serene and nature-filled camping experience. The campground provides several amenities to enhance visitors' stay, including…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#4
Legion City Park
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Legion City Park Camping Area is located in Sac County, Iowa, providing picturesque views of the scenic Raccoon River Valley. Nearby points of interest include the Raccoon River…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#5
Viking Lake State Park
Good
18.2 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 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#6
Viking Lake State Park Campground
Good
18.2 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 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#7
Cocklin Fish Farm
Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Cocklin Fish Farm Camping Area in Iowa provides a serene camping experience with stunning views of the surrounding woodlands and freshwater streams. Nearby activities include…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#8
Lyons Park
Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Lyons Park Camping Area is located in Dubuque, Iowa and offers stunning views of the Mississippi River. Visitors can enjoy exploring the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area or…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#9
Olde Towne Co Park
Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Olde Towne Co Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#10
Carson City Park
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Carson City Park Camping Area in Iowa offers a stunning natural setting with its wooded surroundings and its proximity to the Coon Rapids Reservoir. There are 22 campsites…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
Camping near Emerson
The Emerson area has 10 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 Emerson
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.