Best camping near Kensett
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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
Ochee Yahola Campround
Fair
9.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Elk Creek Marsh WMA
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Lime Creek County Conservation Area
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Silver Lake Park Campgrounds
Fair
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Wilkinson Pioneer ounty Park Campgrounds
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Silver Lake Park Campground
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Pilot Knob State Park Campground
Fair
17.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Clear Lake State Park Campground
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Dahle County Park
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
McIntosh Woods State Park Campground
Fair
19.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Myre - Big Island State Park
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Otranto County Park Campground
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Backpack #1
Fair
19.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Backpack #2
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Backpack #2 camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets for…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Interstate County Park Campground
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
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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.