Best camping near Maquoketa
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Maquoketa, 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
Eden Valley Park
Fair
9.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Eden Valley Park in Iowa offers established campsites with both electric and non-electric options—no dispersed camping is allowed. Reservations are not required; sites are…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Bellevue State Park Campground - Dyas Unit
Fair
16.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Bellevue State Park Campground - Dyas Unit is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Illinois. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Bellevue State Park
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Bellevue State Park camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both electric and non-electric…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Duck Creek County Park
Fair
16.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Duck Creek County Park is a charming camping area located in Illinois. The campground offers various amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and a well-maintained restroom…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Pleasant Creek Campground
Fair
17.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Pleasant Creek Campground, located in the state of Illinois, is a popular camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides various facilities…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Spruce Creek County Park
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Spruce Creek County Park camping area, located in Iowa, offers a variety of amenities to ensure a pleasant camping experience. The campground provides well-maintained campsites…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Spruce Creek County Park Campground
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Spruce Creek County Park Campground is a serene camping area located in Illinois. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Horseshoe Pond
Fair
3.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Horseshoe Pond camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and peaceful retreat for campers. The campground provides several amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Buzzard Ridge Campground
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Buzzard Ridge Campground is a backcountry camping area near Dubuque in northeastern Iowa, operated by the Jackson County Conservation Board. The facility offers primitive camping…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Joinerville County Park
Fair
4.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Joinerville County Park in Iowa offers established campsites with no dispersed camping. Reservations are not required, and camping is free—no permits or fees needed. Amenities…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Maquoketa Caves State Park
Fair
4.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Maquoketa Caves State Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers various amenities to make the camping experience enjoyable. There are 29…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground
Fair
5.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a remarkable camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground boasts a variety of amenities…
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#13
Walnut Grove Co Park
Fair
16.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Walnut Grove Co Park Camping Area is a stunning destination for camping enthusiasts in Iowa. The park boasts breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush forests, and the picturesque…
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#14
Walnut Grove Park
Fair
16.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Walnut Grove Park is a beautiful and serene camping area located in Vivian, Louisiana. The park offers breathtaking views of the surrounding lush green forest and the serene Black…
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#15
Massillon Campground
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Massillon Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Louisiana. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Maquoketa
The Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa
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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