Best camping near Manchester
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Manchester, 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
Buffalo Creek County Park
Prime
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
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 90: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Edgewood Campground
Good
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Edgewood Campground in Edgewood, Iowa offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and RV access (no hookups). Reservations are not required—sites are first-come…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#3
Troy Mills Wapsi Access Dispersed
Good
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
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 89: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#4
Twin Bidges Park Campgrounds
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Twin Bridges Park Campgrounds is a picturesque camping area located in Arkansas that offers stunning views of the Ozark Mountains. The campgrounds are situated near a river, and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#5
Buffalo Creek Area
Good
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Buffalo Creek Camping Area in Iowa offers picturesque views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The area is ideal for fishing and hiking, with several trails that lead to the…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#6
Jakway County Park Campground
Good
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Jakway County Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Arkansas. Situated in Jakway County, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#7
Jakway County Park
Good
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Jakway County Park is a popular camping destination located in Iowa. The campground offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for campers. It provides…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#8
Scout Park - Lamont
Good
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Scout Park - Lamont camping area in Iowa is a picturesque campground that offers a range of amenities for campers. The camping area provides picnic tables, fire rings, and clean…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#9
Scout City Park
Good
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Scout City Park is a delightful camping area located in the beautiful state of Arkansas. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to make…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#10
Boies Bend County Area
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Special Weather Statement
Boies Bend County Area camping is located in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. The area offers breathtaking views of the nearby Ouachita River and is surrounded by lush forests…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#11
Fountain Springs County Park
Good
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Fountain Springs County Park in Iowa offers free, first-come, first-served primitive camping with both established sites and dispersed options. No reservations or permits are…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#12
Backbone SP - South Lake CG
Good
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Backbone SP - South Lake Cg is a picturesque camping area located in Arkansas. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. According to…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#13
Backbone State Park
Good
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Backbone State Park, located in the state of Iowa, is a popular camping destination offering a range of amenities for visitors. The campground provides a variety of camping…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#14
Backbone State Park six Pines
Good
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Backbone State Park, located in the state of Iowa, offers a wonderful camping experience at its Six Pines camping area. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#15
Coffins Grove Park Campground
Good
3.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Coffins Grove Park Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in the Coffins Grove Park, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to…
Why 76: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
Camping near Manchester
The Manchester 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 Manchester
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