Best camping near Gilbert
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Gilbert, 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 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Fire Camp Canwita
Fair
4.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Camp Fire Camp Canwita is a group-use-only campground located near Ames in central Iowa. The facility is designed exclusively for organized groups rather than individual campers…
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#2
Ledges State Park Campground
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Ledges State Park in Iowa offers a beautiful camping area with stunning views of sandstone cliffs and a nearby river. The park is located near Boone, Iowa, which offers visitors…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Des Moines YMCA Camp
Fair
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Des Moines YMCA Camp, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a variety of amenities to…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp Hantesa
Fair
15.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Camp Hantesa is a beautiful camping area in Iowa that offers a variety of outdoor activities. The campground has 30 campsites available on a first-come-first-serve basis, as well…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Iowa 4-H Center
Fair
17.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Iowa 4-H Center is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Some of the…
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#6
Sioux (East)
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sioux (East) camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. It is important to note that reservations are not accepted, and campsites…
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#7
Wakan
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Wakan State Park in Iowa is a serene camping area nestled in the Loess Hills. The area offers breathtaking views of the Missouri River Valley and the surrounding countryside…
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#8
Sioux (West)
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sioux (West) camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
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#9
Staff Quarters
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Staff Quarters camping area is a scenic getaway located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With its beautiful natural…
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#10
Chanotedah
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Chantodeah Camping Area in Iowa offers a serene environment with stunning views of the countryside, serene lakes, and natural wildlife. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts…
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#11
Pawnee
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pawnee is a campground located near Ames in central Iowa. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a rural setting. Visitors can enjoy the area's outdoor recreation…
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#12
Piegan
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Piegan Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
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#13
Fox
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Fox Camping Area, located in Stephens State Forest near Lucas, Iowa, offers primitive, first-come, first-served campsites with no reservations or permits required. There are no…
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#14
Hopi
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Hopi Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides electrical hookups, making it suitable for RVs and…
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#15
Osage
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Osage camping area, located in Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms for visitors' convenience…
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Camping near Gilbert
The Gilbert area has 31 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 Gilbert
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.
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.