Best camping near Northwood
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Northwood, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Ochee Yahola Campround
Fair
1.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Ochee Yahola Campground, located in the state of Minnesota, is a scenic camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides facilities such…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Silver Lake Park Campgrounds
Fair
8.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Silver Lake Park Campgrounds is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a variety of camping options, including tent and…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Silver Lake Park Campground
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Silver Lake Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Elk Creek Marsh WMA
Fair
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Elk Creek Marsh WMA in Iowa offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites or reservations required. Camping is free, but campers must follow Iowa DNR wildlife area…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Dahle County Park
Fair
16.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Dahle County Park is a popular camping area located in Iowa, offering a serene and picturesque setting for campers to enjoy. The campground provides several amenities to enhance…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Myre - Big Island State Park
Fair
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Myre - Big Island State Park, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a delightful camping experience amidst natural beauty. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Backpack #3
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Backpack #3 camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. The campground provides various facilities, including…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Backpack #4
Fair
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Backpack #4 camping area in Minnesota is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful camping experience. This campground offers a range of amenities to make…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Backpack #5
Fair
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Backpack #5 camping area is located in Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. It provides spacious campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, allowing for a…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Lime Creek County Conservation Area
Fair
19.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Lime Creek County Conservation Area Camping Area in Iowa offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Close to Mason City, there are plenty of nearby points of interest…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Wilkinson Pioneer ounty Park Campgrounds
Fair
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Wilkinson Pioneer County Park Campgrounds, located in Iowa, offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a range of amenities to…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Backpack #1
Fair
12.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Backpack #1 camping area, located in Minnesota, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire pits, and clean restroom facilities, ensuring…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Backpack #2
Fair
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Backpack #2 camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets for…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Otranto County Park Campground
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Otranto County Park Campground is a popular camping area located in Otranto, Minnesota. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
KOA Kampground
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
KOA Kampground is an RV park located near Albert Lea in southern Minnesota. The campground caters to RV travelers exploring the region's lakes and outdoor recreation…
Why 72: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Northwood
The Northwood area has 17 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 Northwood
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.