Best camping near Fort Madison
10 campgrounds · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-27 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Fort Madison, 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
Welter Recreation Park
Fair
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Welter Recreation Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
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#2
Upper Augusta Skunk River Access
Fair
7.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Upper Augusta Skunk River Access Camping Area is located in Iowa and is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The camping area is situated near the…
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#3
Lower Augusta Skunk River Access
Fair
7.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Lower Augusta Skunk River Access camping area in Iowa offers beautiful views of the Skunk River and surrounding woodland. Nearby points of interest include the Augusta…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Grays Landing
Fair
7.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Grays Landing camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained campsites, with…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Geode State Park
Fair
9.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Geode State Park in southeast Iowa offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are available online via the Iowa State Parks system, and fees apply. The…
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#6
Geode State Park Campground
Fair
9.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Geode State Park Campground in Iowa offers 90+ established campsites, including both electric and non-electric options—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via the…
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#7
Big Hollow Creek Park
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Big Hollow Creek Park is a scenic camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can expect to…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Shimek State Forest
Fair
17.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Shimek State Forest Camping Area is located in southwestern Iowa and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding picturesque landscape. The campground is situated near the…
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#9
Stephenson Park
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Stephenson Park camping area is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of Iowa. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
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#10
Battle of Athens State Park
Fair
19.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Battle Of Athens State Park camping area is located in the state of Missouri. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
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Camping near Fort Madison
The Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison
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.