Best camping near Melbourne

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Ashton Wildwood Park
#1 Ashton Wildwood Park Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 81: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
#2 Grammer Grove Wildlife Area Good
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 77: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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Timmons Grove County Park
#3 Timmons Grove County Park Good
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 75: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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Riverview Park - Marshalltown
#4 Riverview Park - Marshalltown Good
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 74: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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Mariposa Co Park
#5 Mariposa Co Park Good
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 70: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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Rock Creek State Park
#6 Rock Creek State Park Good
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 61: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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Kellogg RV Park
#7 Kellogg RV Park Good
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 61: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid

Camping near Melbourne

The Melbourne 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 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.

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