Best camping near Fairfield
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Fairfield, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Round Prairie Park
Fair
9.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Round Prairie Park camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as restrooms, picnic…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Mac Coon Access
Fair
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Mac Coon Access camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers campers a range of amenities for a comfortable outdoor experience. The campground provides basic facilities…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Austin County Park
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Austin County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lake Darling State Park Campground
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Lake Darling State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arkansas. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Lake Darling State Park
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Lake Darling State Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#6
Water Works Park
Fair
17.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Water Works Park Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in Des Moines, Iowa, with stunning views of the Des Moines River. The camping area is adjacent to the Water Works…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#7
Oakland Mills Park
Fair
17.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Oakland Mills Park is a beautiful camping area located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It offers a range of amenities and activities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#8
Waterworks Park - Oakland Mills Park
Fair
17.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Waterworks Park - Oakland Mills Park camping area in Iowa is a fantastic destination for nature enthusiasts seeking a serene camping experience. This campground offers a variety…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#9
Brinton Timber
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Brinton Timber Camping Area is a beautiful campground located in Iowa with stunning views of the surrounding timber. The campground offers 20 campsites available on a…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#10
Skunk River Access
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Skunk River Access camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides various…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#11
Manhattan Bridge Access
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Manhattan Bridge Access camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated near the Manhattan…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#12
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
Fair
19.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Crooked Creek Christian Camp, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience. The campground boasts several amenities to enhance visitors' stay. In…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Fairfield
The Fairfield area has 12 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 Fairfield
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.