Best camping near Leighton
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Leighton, 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cedar Creek Access
Fair
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Cedar Creek Access Camping Area in Iowa offers a beautiful natural setting with views of the Cedar River. Nearby activities include fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Howell Station - Red Rock Lake
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Howell Station - Red Rock Lake camping area is a popular campground located in the state of Iowa. With its convenient location near Red Rock Lake, it offers campers stunning views…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
North Overlook - Red Rock Lake
Fair
9.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
North Overlook - Red Rock Lake camping area is a charming campground located in the state of Iowa. Situated near Red Rock Lake, this camping area offers a range of amenities that…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Ivans - Red Rock Lake
Fair
9.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Ivan's - Red Rock Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. Settled on the banks of Red Rock Lake, this camping spot offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Wallashuck - Red Rock Lake
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Wallashuck Red Rock Lake Camping Area is located in Marion County, Iowa, and is situated near the stunning Red Rock Lake. The campground offers breathtaking views of the lake and…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
A1
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
A1 is a campground located near Newton in central Iowa. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a rural setting typical of the region's gently rolling landscape. The…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
A3
Fair
10.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
A3 is a small campground with 22 campsites located near Newton in central Iowa. The facility serves the outdoor recreation needs of the region, with camping available during…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
A4
Fair
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
A4 is a small campground with 7 campsites located near Newton in central Iowa. The facility offers a rustic camping experience in Iowa's gently rolling landscape. The best time to…
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#9
Whitebreast - Red Rock Lake
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Whitebreast - Red Rock Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. This well-maintained camping site offers a range of amenities that cater to the…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Roberts Creek Park
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Located in the state of Iowa, Roberts Creek Park is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The park boasts well-maintained campgrounds…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Elk Rock State Park
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Elk Rock State Park in Iowa offers established campsites, including both electric and non-electric sites, plus equestrian camping. Reservations are recommended via the Iowa State…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Eveland Access
Fair
8.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Eveland Access in Iowa offers primitive, first-come, first-served camping with no reservations or fees. It has established campsites—no dispersed camping—and includes basic…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Glendale Access
Fair
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Glendale Access in Iowa offers primitive, first-come, first-served camping with no established campsites—dispersed camping only. There are no fees, reservations, or permits…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Lake Keomah State Park
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Lake Keomah State Park is a captivating camping destination located in Iowa. This serene camping area offers a variety of amenities that make it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Quercus Wilderness Area
Fair
12.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Quercus Wilderness Area camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque experience for campers. It is essential to note that this camping area does…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Leighton
The Leighton area has 19 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 Leighton
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.