Best camping near Muscatine
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Muscatine, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Blanchard Island - COE
Fair
5.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Blanchard Island COE camping area in Arkansas offers scenic views of the Arkansas River and is perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The campground provides amenities such…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Blanchard Island - Mississippi River
Fair
5.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Blanchard Island Mississippi River camping area in Illinois offers stunning views of the river and surrounding nature. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking in the…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Fairport State Rec Area
Fair
6.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Fairport State Recreation Area in Iowa offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are not required; sites are first-come, first-served. There is a modest…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Fairport State Recreation Area Campground
Fair
6.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Fairport State Recreation Area Campground in eastern Arkansas offers primitive, first-come, first-served campsites near the Mississippi River. There are no reservations or permits…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Saulsbury Bridge
Marginal
8.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Saulsbury Bridge camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both primitive and RV camping options…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Saulsbury Bridge RA - Primitive
Marginal
8.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area, located in Iowa, offers a primitive camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a serene natural setting with limited…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Saulsbury Bridge RA - River CG
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts several amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Shady Creek - Mississippi River
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Shady Creek is a picturesque camping area located along the Mississippi River in Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Wildcat Den State Park Campground
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Wildcat Den State Park Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Arkansas. The campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance your camping experience. It…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Clarks Ferry - Mississippi River
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Clarks Ferry Mississippi River Camping Area in Iowa offers stunning views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding bluffs. The campground has 40 first-come-first-serve…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Cappy Russell Access Dispersed
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Cappy Russell Access Dispersed Camping Area in Iowa offers stunning views of the Cedar River and a variety of nearby activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Ferry Landing
Fair
18.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Ferry Landing in Iowa offers established campsites within a peaceful, wooded setting along the Mississippi River. Reservations are not required—sites are first-come, first-served…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Flaming Prairie Park
Fair
11.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Flaming Prairie Park in southeastern Iowa offers established campsites with affordable fees (around $10/night); no reservations or permits are required—first come, first served…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Snively Access
Fair
16.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Snively Access camping area, located in the state of Iowa, is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. Situated in a beautiful…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Wapello Fairgrounds Park
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Wapello Fairgrounds Park camping area in Iowa offers a stunning view of the Des Moines River and surrounding woodlands. Nearby points of interest include the Louisa County…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Muscatine
The Muscatine area has 16 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 Muscatine
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.