Best camping near Kensett
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Kensett, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pilot Knob State Park Campground
Prime
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Pilot Knob State Park Campground is a popular camping destination in the state of Iowa. Located in Forest City, this campground offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#2
Clear Lake State Park Campground
Prime
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Clear Lake State Park Campground in Iowa offers a great camping experience with 142 campsites available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The campsite provides campers with…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#3
McIntosh Woods State Park Campground
Prime
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
McIntosh Woods State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a tranquil camping experience surrounded by the beauty of nature. This scenic campground provides…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#4
Lime Creek County Conservation Area
Prime
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Lime Creek County Conservation Area Camping Area in Iowa offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Close to Mason City, there are plenty of nearby points of interest…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#5
Elk Creek Marsh WMA
Prime
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Elk Creek Marsh WMA in Iowa offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites or reservations required. Camping is free, but campers must follow Iowa DNR wildlife area…
Why 75: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#6
Wilkinson Pioneer ounty Park Campgrounds
Prime
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Wilkinson Pioneer County Park Campgrounds, located in Iowa, offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a range of amenities to…
Why 75: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#7
Silver Lake Park Campgrounds
Prime
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Silver Lake Park Campgrounds is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a variety of camping options, including tent and…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#8
Silver Lake Park Campground
Prime
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Silver Lake Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#9
Dahle County Park
Prime
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Dahle County Park is a popular camping area located in Iowa, offering a serene and picturesque setting for campers to enjoy. The campground provides several amenities to enhance…
Why 72: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#10
Ochee Yahola Campround
Prime
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Ochee Yahola Campground, located in the state of Minnesota, is a scenic camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides facilities such…
Why 70: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#11
Otranto County Park Campground
Prime
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Otranto County Park Campground is a popular camping area located in Otranto, Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#12
Interstate County Park Campground
Prime
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Interstate County Park Campground is a popular camping destination located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#13
Halvorson County Park Campground
Prime
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Halvorson County Park Campground is a charming camping area located in Halvorson Park in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#14
Backpack #1
Prime
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Backpack #1 camping area, located in Minnesota, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire pits, and clean restroom facilities, ensuring…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#15
Myre - Big Island State Park
Prime
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Myre - Big Island State Park, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience amidst natural beauty. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
Camping near Kensett
The Kensett area has 16 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 Kensett
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.