Best camping near New Wells
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best camping near New Wells, Missouri — 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Big Oak Campground
16.6 mi away
Big Oak Campground is a campground near Carbondale, Illinois.
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
W⛰
#2
Water Lily Campground
16.7 mi away
Water Lily Campground is a campground near Carbondale, Illinois.
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
O⛰
#3
Overflow
17.1 mi away
Overflow is a campground near Carbondale, Illinois.
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
D⛰
#4
Devils Backbone Park
Good
4.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Devils Backbone Park is a fantastic camping area located in the state of Illinois. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
P⛰
#5
Pine Hills
Good
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pine Hills camping area, located in the state of Illinois, offers a range of amenities to enhance campers' experience. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
P⛰
#6
Pine Hills Campground
Good
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pine Hills Campground, located in the state of Mississippi, is a picturesque camping area that offers various amenities and a serene natural environment for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
T⛰
#7
Turkey Bayou
Good
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Turkey Bayou Camping Area is located in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. Visitors will enjoy panoramic vistas of…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
T⛰
#8
Trail of Tears State Forest
Good
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Trail of Tears State Forest Camping Area is located in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. The surrounding views are breathtaking and include forested hills…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
L⛰
#9
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Good
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Lake Murphysboro State Park camping area is a picturesque and popular destination located in the state of Illinois. The campground offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
J⛰
#10
Johnson Creek
Good
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Johnson Creek Recreation Area in southern Illinois offers established campsites within the Shawnee National Forest near Kinkaid Lake. Campsites are first-come, first-served—no…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
J⛰
#11
Johnson Creek Campground
Good
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Johnson Creek Campground in Mississippi offers established campsites near the scenic shores of Sardis Lake, surrounded by pine and hardwood forest. Reservations are recommended…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
T⛰
#12
Trail of Tears State Park
Good
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The Trail of Tears State Park camping area in Missouri offers scenic views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding bluffs. Nearby points of interest include the historic town…
Why 77: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
Camping near New Wells
The New Wells area has 12 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 Wells
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.