Best camping near Mason City
8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Mason City, 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 8 of 8 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lime Creek County Conservation Area
Fair
2.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°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 85: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Wilkinson Pioneer ounty Park Campgrounds
Fair
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°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 85: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#3
McIntosh Woods State Park Campground
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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 85: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#4
Clear Lake State Park Campground
Fair
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°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 84: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
Pilot Knob State Park Campground
Fair
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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 85: live conditions (fair) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#6
Osage Sprink Park Campground
Fair
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Located in the state of Iowa, Osage Sprink Park Campground offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground boasts a range of amenities to enhance your stay…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#7
Interstate County Park Campground
Fair
19.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°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 72: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#8
Halvorson County Park Campground
Fair
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Halvorson County Park Campground is a charming camping area located in Halvorson Park in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 69: live conditions (fair) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
Camping near Mason City
The Mason City area has 8 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 Mason City
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.