Best camping near Griswold

12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Griswold, 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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Pilot Grove Co Park
#1 Pilot Grove Co Park Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Pilot Grove Co Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. It provides both primitive and…
Why 65: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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Sunnyside Park Campground
#2 Sunnyside Park Campground Good
13.0 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 65: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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Cocklin Fish Farm
#3 Cocklin Fish Farm Good
2.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Cocklin Fish Farm Camping Area in Iowa provides a serene camping experience with stunning views of the surrounding woodlands and freshwater streams. Nearby activities include…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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Cold Spring Park
#4 Cold Spring Park Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Cold Spring Park camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides well-maintained facilities, including picnic…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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Viking Lake State Park
#5 Viking Lake State Park Good
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Viking Lake State Park is a picturesque camping area in southwest Iowa, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park sits on the banks of Viking Lake, which is…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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Viking Lake State Park Campground
#6 Viking Lake State Park Campground Good
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Viking Lake State Park Campground is a beautiful camping site located in southwestern Iowa. The campground is surrounded by stunning views of the 1,000-acre Viking Lake…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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Hacklebarney Woods County Park
#7 Hacklebarney Woods County Park Good
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Hacklebarney Woods County Park is located in the state of Iowa and offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature. The campground provides several amenities to ensure…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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Lyons Park
#8 Lyons Park Good
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Lyons Park Camping Area is located in Dubuque, Iowa and offers stunning views of the Mississippi River. Visitors can enjoy exploring the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area or…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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Legion City Park
#9 Legion City Park Good
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Legion City Park Camping Area is located in Sac County, Iowa, providing picturesque views of the scenic Raccoon River Valley. Nearby points of interest include the Raccoon River…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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Olde Towne Co Park
#10 Olde Towne Co Park Good
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Olde Towne Co Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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Botna Bend County Park
#11 Botna Bend County Park Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Botna Bend County Park is a beautiful camping area located in Iowa, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park has 53 campsites available on a first-come…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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Carson City Park
#12 Carson City Park Good
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Carson City Park Camping Area in Iowa offers a stunning natural setting with its wooded surroundings and its proximity to the Coon Rapids Reservoir. There are 22 campsites…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid

Camping near Griswold

The Griswold area has 12 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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