Best camping near Harpers Ferry
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Harpers Ferry, 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 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Heffern's Hill Camp
Fair
0.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Heffern's Hill Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated among the natural beauty of the region, this campground offers a range of amenities that…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Yellow River State Forest
Fair
1.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Located in the beautiful state of Iowa, Yellow River State Forest camping area offers a serene and captivating experience for nature enthusiasts. This campground provides a range…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Camp Terry Hennesy
Fair
1.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp Terry Hennesy in Iowa offers a peaceful escape with its scenic views of the Des Moines River. The camping area has 15 first-come-first-serve sites and offers amenities such…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Little Paint Creek Campground
Fair
1.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Little Paint Creek Campground is situated in the scenic northeast Iowa region, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning views of the Paint Creek Valley. The area is perfect for…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Brown's Hollow Camp
Fair
1.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Brown's Hollow Camp is a first-come-first-served camping area located in the Yellow River State Forest in Iowa. The area offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Big Paint Creek Campground
Fair
2.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Big Paint Creek Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Camp John Schultz
Fair
2.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp John Schultz is a first-come, first-served camping area located in Iowa. There are 16 campsites available with picnic tables, fire pits, and access to drinking water. The…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Camp Glen Wendel
Fair
2.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp Glen Wendel is a beautiful campground in Iowa with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are plenty of activities to enjoy nearby, including hiking, fishing…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Frenchman's Landing Campground
Fair
3.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Frenchman’s Landing Campground, located in Elk Rock State Park, Iowa, offers established campsites with both electric and non-electric sites available. Reservations are…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Bloody Run Campground
Fair
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Bloody Run Campground in Iowa offers 20 campsites on a first-come-first-served basis. The campground features a beautiful view of the Turkey River, and visitors can enjoy…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Bloody Run Park
Fair
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Located in northern Iowa, Bloody Run Park offers picturesque views of the Turkey River valley. The park offers a variety of activities including hiking, fishing, swimming, and…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Spook Cave Campground
Fair
11.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Spook Cave Campground is a highly recommended camping area located in the state of Iowa. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. The…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Pikes Peak State Park
Fair
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Pikes Peak State Park is a popular camping destination located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. These…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Gateway Campground and Park
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Gateway Campground and Park in Iowa offers established campsites with both tent and RV access. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak season, and there are nightly…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Sugar Ceek Park Campground
Fair
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Sugar Creek Park Campground is a charming camping area located in Missouri. This campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can expect to find…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Harpers Ferry
The Harpers Ferry area has 24 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 Harpers Ferry
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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