Best camping near Hiawatha
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Hiawatha, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Morgan Creek County Park
Fair
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Morgan Creek County Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Iowa. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Squaw Creek County Park
Fair
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Squaw Creek County 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…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Pleasant Creek State Rec Area
Fair
8.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 84: live conditions (fair) · 64 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Pleasant Creek State Park Campground
Fair
9.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 84: live conditions (fair) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Wakpicada Natural Area
Fair
13.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Wakpicada Natural Area is a camping area located in Iowa, offering a serene getaway amidst picturesque surroundings. The campsite offers breathtaking views of the surrounding…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Palisades Kepler State Park
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Palisades Kepler State Park in Iowa is a fantastic camping destination that offers a range of amenities for visitors. The campground provides 43 modern campsites, equipped with…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Benton City - Fry Area
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°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 84: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Wildcat Bluff County Park
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°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 84: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Pack in Campsite #2
Fair
15.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pack In Campsite #2 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campsite offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay in the great outdoors. With…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Matsell Bridge Natural Area
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Matsell Bridge Natural Area is a popular campground located in the state of Iowa. It offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy their stay. The campground provides both…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Hoefle - Dulin Area County Park
Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 84: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Lake Macbride State Park Campground
Fair
18.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Lake Macbride State Park Campground is located in the state of Iowa, not Minnesota, near the city of Solon. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers, including…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 108 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Buffalo Creek County Park
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Buffalo Creek County Park in Iowa offers 28 campsites for tent and RV camping, with nearby activities including fishing, hiking, and boating. The campground amenities include…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Troy Mills Wapsi Access Dispersed
Fair
18.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Troy Mills Wapsi Access is a popular dispersed camping area located in Iowa. The camping area is surrounded by beautiful views of the Wapsipinicon River and lush greenery, making…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Milroy Access
Fair
19.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 84: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Hiawatha
The Hiawatha area has 17 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 Hiawatha
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?
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