Best camping near New Wells

12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-08-04 · 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
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Devils Backbone Park
#1 Devils Backbone Park Fair
4.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Pine Hills
#2 Pine Hills Fair
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· 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 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Pine Hills Campground
#3 Pine Hills Campground Fair
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· 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…
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Turkey Bayou
#4 Turkey Bayou Fair
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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Trail of Tears State Park
#5 Trail of Tears State Park Fair
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· 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…
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Trail of Tears State Forest
#6 Trail of Tears State Forest Fair
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· 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…
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Big Oak Campground
#7 Big Oak Campground Fair
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Big Oak Campground is located near Carbondale, Illinois, in the southern part of the state. The campground serves as a base for exploring the scenic Shawnee National Forest…
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
#8 Lake Murphysboro State Park Fair
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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Water Lily Campground
#9 Water Lily Campground Fair
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Water Lily Campground is a campground located near Carbondale, Illinois, in the southern part of the state. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping, providing a…
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Johnson Creek
#10 Johnson Creek Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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Johnson Creek Campground
#11 Johnson Creek Campground Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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Overflow
#12 Overflow Fair
17.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Overflow is a campground located near Carbondale in southern Illinois. The facility accommodates tent and RV camping in a regional setting near the Shawnee National Forest area…
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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.

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