Best camping near Melbourne
8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Melbourne, 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
Ashton Wildwood Park
Fair
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Ashton Wildwood Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. The…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
Fair
16.7 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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#3
Timmons Grove County Park
Fair
11.6 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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#4
Mariposa Co Park
Fair
11.6 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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#5
Riverview Park - Marshalltown
Fair
12.8 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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#6
Rock Creek State Park
Fair
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Rock Creek State Park is a fantastic camping area located in the state of Iowa. This park offers a wide range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground is equipped with…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Kellogg RV Park
Fair
19.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Kellogg RV Park in Kellogg, Iowa offers established campsites with full RV hookups (water, electric, sewer) and tent camping options. Reservations are recommended, especially in…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#8
KOA
Fair
17.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
This RV park is located near Newton in central Iowa. The campground offers pull-through and back-in sites for RVs and travel trailers. The area experiences warm summers and cold…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Melbourne
The Melbourne 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 Melbourne
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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