Best camping near New London
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season
Explore the best camping near New London, 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
Geode State Park Campground
Fair
6.1 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 84: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Geode State Park
Fair
6.2 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 84: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Grays Landing
Fair
8.7 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 84: live conditions (fair) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Big Hollow Creek Park
Fair
9.7 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 84: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Upper Augusta Skunk River Access
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Upper Augusta Skunk River Access Camping Area is located in Iowa and is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The camping area is situated near the…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Welter Recreation Park
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Welter Recreation Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#7
Lower Augusta Skunk River Access
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Lower Augusta Skunk River Access camping area in Iowa offers beautiful views of the Skunk River and surrounding woodland. Nearby points of interest include the Augusta…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Mac Coon Access
Fair
19.8 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Midwest Old Threshers
Fair
8.0 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 78: live conditions (fair) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#10
Stephenson Park
Fair
6.1 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 74: live conditions (fair) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#11
Oakland Mills Park
Fair
11.3 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 72: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#12
Waterworks Park - Oakland Mills Park
Fair
11.4 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 72: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#13
Water Works Park
Fair
11.5 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 72: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#14
Virginia Grove Rec Area
Fair
16.4 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 68: live conditions (fair) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near New London
The New London 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 New London
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.
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