Best camping near Monticello
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Monticello, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Matsell Bridge Natural Area
Prime
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Matsell Bridge Natural Area is a popular campground located in the state of Iowa. It offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy their stay. The campground provides both…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Pack in Campsite #2
Prime
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Pack In Campsite #2 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campsite offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay in the great outdoors. With…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Wakpicada Natural Area
Prime
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Wakpicada Natural Area is a camping area located in Iowa, offering a serene getaway amidst picturesque surroundings. The campsite offers breathtaking views of the surrounding…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#4
Buffalo Creek County Park
Prime
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Buffalo Creek County Park in Iowa offers 28 campsites for tent and RV camping, with nearby activities including fishing, hiking, and boating. The campground amenities include…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#5
Wapsipinicon State Park
Prime
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Wapsipinicon State Park is a beautiful camping area located in the northeastern part of Iowa. The park is known for its stunning natural surroundings, including a river that runs…
Why 86: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Wapsipinicon State Park Campground
Prime
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Wapsipinicon State Park campground is located in northeastern Iowa, and offers breathtaking views of the Wapsipinicon River. The river is ideal for paddling, fishing, and…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Baileys Ford
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Baileys Ford Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a tranquil and enjoyable experience for campers. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground provides…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#8
Pictured Rocks Co Park
Prime
4.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Pictured Rocks Co Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make for a comfortable stay, including picnic…
Why 67: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#9
Turtle Creek County Park
Good
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Turtle Creek County Park is a peaceful and scenic camping area situated in Mitchell County, Iowa. The park offers stunning views of Turtle Creek, lush greenery, and breathtaking…
Why 68: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#10
Silver Lake County Park
Good
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Located in Iowa, Silver Lake County Park camping area offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious campsites with picnic tables and fire…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#11
Central Park
Prime
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Central Park camping area in Iowa provides a serene and peaceful environment to rejuvenate in nature's lap. The campground offers a total of 46 campsites with both full and…
Why 65: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#12
Central County Park Campground
Prime
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Central County Park Campground in Iowa offers 41 campsites for tents and RVs, all of which are first-come-first-served. The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 65: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#13
Fillmore Recreation Area Campground
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Fillmore Recreation Area Campground in Louisiana offers established campsites in a pine-forested setting near the Kisatchie National Forest. Reservations are not required; sites…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#14
Fillmore County Rec Area
Good
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Special Weather Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Fillmore County Rec Area in Iowa offers established campsites with both tent and RV access (no hookups). Reservations are not required—first-come, first-served—and camping is…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Monticello
The Monticello area has 14 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 Monticello
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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