Best camping near Marshalltown

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Marshalltown, 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 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
#1 Grammer Grove Wildlife Area Fair
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Iowa offers primitive, first-come, first-served camping with no established campsites—dispersed camping only. No reservations or permits are needed…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Timmons Grove County Park
#2 Timmons Grove County Park Fair
5.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Timmons Grove County Park is a picturesque camping area located in Mahaska County, Iowa. The park is surrounded by lush green forests and is situated on the banks of the South…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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Wolf Creek Rec Area
#3 Wolf Creek Rec Area Fair
12.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Wolf Creek Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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Riverview Park - Marshalltown
#4 Riverview Park - Marshalltown Fair
1.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Riverview Park - Marshalltown is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Mariposa Co Park
#5 Mariposa Co Park Fair
18.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Mariposa County Park is a beautiful camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable and enjoyable. There are…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Otter Creek Lake and Park
#6 Otter Creek Lake and Park Fair
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Otter Creek Lake and Park camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both electrical and non-electrical…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Union Grove State Park
#7 Union Grove State Park Fair
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Union Grove State Park is a serene camping destination in Tama County, Iowa. The park is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, which offer breathtaking views of the…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Marshalltown

The Marshalltown area has 7 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 Marshalltown

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