Best camping near Mount Pleasant
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Mount Pleasant, 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 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Geode State Park
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Geode State Park Campground
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Grays Landing
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Grays Landing camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained campsites, with…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Big Hollow Creek Park
Fair
19.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°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 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Mac Coon Access
Fair
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Mac Coon Access camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers campers a range of amenities for a comfortable outdoor experience. The campground provides basic facilities…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Round Prairie Park
Fair
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Round Prairie Park camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as restrooms, picnic…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Midwest Old Threshers
Fair
3.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
The Midwest Old Threshers camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. The campground provides electrical and water…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Stephenson Park
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Stephenson Park camping area is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of Iowa. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Water Works Park
Fair
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Water Works Park Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in Des Moines, Iowa, with stunning views of the Des Moines River. The camping area is adjacent to the Water Works…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
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Waterworks Park - Oakland Mills Park
Fair
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Waterworks Park - Oakland Mills Park camping area in Iowa is a fantastic destination for nature enthusiasts seeking a serene camping experience. This campground offers a variety…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Oakland Mills Park
Fair
4.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Oakland Mills Park is a beautiful camping area located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It offers a range of amenities and activities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Virginia Grove Rec Area
Fair
17.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°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 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
Fair
18.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Crooked Creek Christian Camp, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience. The campground boasts several amenities to enhance visitors' stay. In…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Mount Pleasant
The Mount Pleasant area has 13 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 Mount Pleasant
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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