Best camping near Estherville
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Estherville, 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground in Minnesota offers 14 established campsites (8 with full RV hookups) in a quiet, wooded setting near East Okoboji Lake. Reservations are…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Hale Slough WMA
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Located in the state of Minnesota, Hale Slough WMA camping area offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This camping area provides a range of amenities to make your…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#3
Lutheran Lakeside
Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Located on the shores of Lake Carlos in Minnesota, Lutheran Lakeside Camping Area offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding forest. Nearby attractions include the Carlos…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#4
Minnewashta Campground
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Minnewashta Campground is a popular camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It features spacious…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#5
Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground
Good
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides a peaceful and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#6
Fort. Defiance Campground
Good
3.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Fort Defiance Campground in southwestern Minnesota offers established campsites within the wooded Fort Defiance State Park. Reservations are recommended and can be made via the…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#7
Center Lake -DNR
Good
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Center Lake DNR Camping Area in Minnesota is a great place to camp with beautiful surrounding views of the lake and abundant wildlife. The campground offers many amenities…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#8
Robertson County Park
Prime
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Robertson County Park, located in Minnesota, is a popular camping destination known for its scenic beauty and various amenities. The campground offers a range of facilities that…
Why 78: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#9
Robertson Park
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Robertson Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for visitors. The campground…
Why 78: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#10
Brown Park South Campground
Prime
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Brown Park South Campground is a peaceful and scenic camping area located in Minnesota. The campsites are first-come, first-serve and offer stunning views of the surrounding…
Why 78: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#11
Brown Parik
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
The Brown Park Camping Area in Minnesota offers stunning views of the tranquil waters of the Rice Lake. Nearby activities include fishing, boating, hiking, and bird watching. The…
Why 78: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#12
Anderson County Park Campground
Prime
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Anderson County Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground…
Why 78: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#13
Wolden Recreation Area Campground
Good
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Wolden Recreation Area Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable…
Why 76: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#14
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
Good
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground in Iowa offers established campsites, including electric RV sites and tent areas—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended…
Why 77: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Ingham Lake WMA
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Ingham Lake WMA camping area is located in Minnesota and offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground is equipped with several amenities to enhance visitors'…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
Camping near Estherville
The Estherville area has 20 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 Estherville
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.