Best camping near Glidden
44 campgrounds · 44 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Glidden, 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 44 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Springbrook State Park Campground
Good
24.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Springbrook State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#2
Black Hawk State Park Campground
Good
22.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Black Hawk State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated within Black Hawk State Park, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#3
Prairie Rose State Park
Good
42.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Prairie Rose State Park camping area in Iowa offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides electrical and non-electrical campsites, making it…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#4
Prairie Rose State Park East Campground
Good
42.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Prairie Rose State Park East Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#5
Prairie Rose State Park West Campground
Good
43.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Prairie Rose State Park West Campground is located in Iowa and offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides both electrical and…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#6
Lake Anita State Park Campground
Good
45.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Lake Anita State Park Campground is a picturesque camping destination located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#7
Nishna Bend Rec Area
Good
48.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Nishna Bend Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in Iowa. Situated in a picturesque setting along the Nishnabotna River, this campground offers a range of…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#8
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Good
38.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground is located in the state of Iowa and offers a great camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#9
Des Moines YMCA Camp
Good
39.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°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 82: live conditions (good)
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#10
Sunnyside Park Campground
Good
50.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Sunnyside Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#11
Camp Hantesa
Good
41.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°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 82: live conditions (good)
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#12
Hopi
Good
41.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°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…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#13
Kickapoo
Good
41.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Kickapoo Park in southeast Iowa offers established campsites—no dispersed camping—within a peaceful, wooded setting near the Des Moines River. The campground operates on a…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#14
Mohawk
Good
41.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Mohawk Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground features well-maintained restrooms with showers…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#15
Oneida
Good
41.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Oneida camping area in Iowa is a scenic campground that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Situated in a picturesque location, it provides a serene and peaceful…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Glidden
The Glidden area has 44 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 Glidden
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.