Best camping near Mediapolis
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Mediapolis, 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 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Delabar State Park
Good
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Delabar State Park camping area, located in the state of Illinois, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained facilities including…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#2
Fourth Pumping Plant Rec Area
Good
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Fourth Pumping Plant Recreation Area in Iowa offers a small, lakeside campground with both established campsites and limited dispersed camping. Campsites are first-come…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#3
Big Hollow Creek Park
Good
6.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Big Hollow Creek Park is a scenic camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can expect to…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#4
Big River State Forest
Good
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Big River State Forest camping area, located in the state of Illinois, offers a picturesque and serene camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#5
Keithsburg Riverside Campground
Good
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Keithsburg Riverside Campground in Illinois offers established campsites along the scenic Mississippi River. No reservations or permits are required—sites are first-come…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#6
Henderson County State Conservation
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Henderson County State Conservation camping area, located in Illinois, offers a serene and peaceful camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides various…
Why 77: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#7
Snively Access
Good
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Snively Access camping area, located in the state of Iowa, is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. Situated in a beautiful…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#8
Cappy Russell Access Dispersed
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Cappy Russell Access Dispersed Camping Area in Iowa offers stunning views of the Cedar River and a variety of nearby activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching…
Why 73: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#9
Ferry Landing
Good
12.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Ferry Landing in Iowa offers established campsites within a peaceful, wooded setting along the Mississippi River. Reservations are not required—sites are first-come, first-served…
Why 73: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#10
Flaming Prairie Park
Good
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Flaming Prairie Park in southeastern Iowa offers established campsites with affordable fees (around $10/night); no reservations or permits are required—first come, first served…
Why 65: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#11
Wapello Fairgrounds Park
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Wapello Fairgrounds Park camping area in Iowa offers a stunning view of the Des Moines River and surrounding woodlands. Nearby points of interest include the Louisa County…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#12
Virginia Grove Rec Area
Good
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Virginia Grove Recreation Area is a sprawling camping area located in Iowa that boasts stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The campground has a variety of amenities…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#13
Geode State Park Campground
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Geode State Park Campground in Iowa offers 90+ established campsites, including both electric and non-electric options—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via the…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#14
Geode State Park
Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Geode State Park in southeast Iowa offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are available online via the Iowa State Parks system, and fees apply. The…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#15
Upper Augusta Skunk River Access
Good
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Upper Augusta Skunk River Access Camping Area is located in Iowa and is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The camping area is situated near the…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
Camping near Mediapolis
The Mediapolis area has 18 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 Mediapolis
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.
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