Best camping near Garrison
15 campgrounds · 15 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Garrison, 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 15 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pleasant Creek State Park Campground
Prime
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Pleasant Creek State Park Campground is located in the state of Arkansas and offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated within the boundaries of the…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Pleasant Creek State Rec Area
Prime
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Lime Creek Park - Brandon
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Lime Creek Park in Brandon, Iowa offers a serene camping experience surrounded by picturesque views of the nearby lake and lush foliage. The park provides access to various…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lime Creek Area Campground
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Located in the Ozark National Forest, Lime Creek Area Campground in Arkansas offers picturesque views and easy access to nearby hiking trails, swimming areas, and fishing spots…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
McFarlane Park
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Mcfarlane Park camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained campsites…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Benton City - Fry Area
Good
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Benton City - Fry Area camping area is located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience. Amenities include picnic…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Wildcat Bluff County Park
Good
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Wildcat Bluff County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a serene natural setting, the park offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Hoefle - Dulin Area County Park
Good
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Special Weather Statement· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Hoefle - Dulin Area County Park is a picturesque camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There are both…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Rodgers County Park
Good
5.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Special Weather Statement· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Rodgers County Park, located in the state of Iowa, is a popular camping area offering a range of amenities for visitors. The campground provides various facilities to enhance the…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#10
Milroy Access
Good
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Special Weather Statement· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Milroy Access camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Minne Estema Park
Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Minne Estema Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. Campers can enjoy…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Hickory Hills Park is a popular camping destination located in La Porte City, Iowa. Situated in a picturesque setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make for a…
Why 76: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Otter Creek Lake and Park
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Otter Creek Lake and Park camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both electrical and non-electrical…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#14
T. F. Clark Co Park
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
TF Clark Co Park is a beautiful camping area situated in the heart of Iowa. The park boasts stunning views of the Des Moines River and surrounding woodlands. The area is known for…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#15
Hannen County Park
Good
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Hannen County Park camping area is located in the picturesque state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. The park provides…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Garrison
The Garrison area has 15 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 Garrison
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?
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