Best camping near Monticello
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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 15 of 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pictured Rocks Co Park
Fair
4.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Central Park
Fair
8.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Central County Park Campground
Fair
8.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Wapsipinicon State Park
Fair
9.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Wapsipinicon State Park Campground
Fair
9.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Matsell Bridge Natural Area
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Pack in Campsite #1
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pack in Campsite #1 is a backcountry tent camping area located near Marion in east-central Iowa. This pack-in site offers a primitive camping experience for those seeking solitude…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Pack in Campsite #2
Fair
12.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Silver Lake County Park
Fair
15.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Turtle Creek County Park
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Wakpicada Natural Area
Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Group Campsite
Fair
18.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Group Campsite is a campground located near Marion, Iowa, offering group camping accommodations in the region. The facility is situated at coordinates 42.226°N, -91.548°W in…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Buffalo Creek County Park
Fair
18.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Buzzard Ridge Campground
Fair
17.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Buzzard Ridge Campground is a backcountry camping area near Dubuque in northeastern Iowa, operated by the Jackson County Conservation Board. The facility offers primitive camping…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Baileys Ford
Fair
19.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Monticello
The Monticello area has 17 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?
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.