Best camping near Rockwell City
33 campgrounds · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Rockwell City, 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 33 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Black Hawk State Park Campground
Good
20.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Black Hawk State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated within Black Hawk State Park, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#2
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Good
28.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground is located in the state of Iowa and offers a great camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#3
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground
Good
33.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground is located in Iowa and offers a beautiful view of the lake. There are 67 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#4
Des Moines YMCA Camp
Good
40.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Des Moines YMCA Camp, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a variety of amenities to…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#5
Springbrook State Park Campground
Good
43.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Springbrook State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#6
Camp Hantesa
Good
46.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Camp Hantesa is a beautiful camping area in Iowa that offers a variety of outdoor activities. The campground has 30 campsites available on a first-come-first-serve basis, as well…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#7
Ledges State Park Campground
Good
47.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Ledges State Park in Iowa offers a beautiful camping area with stunning views of sandstone cliffs and a nearby river. The park is located near Boone, Iowa, which offers visitors…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#8
Hopi
Good
48.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Hopi Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides electrical hookups, making it suitable for RVs and…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#9
Ottawa
Good
48.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Ottawa Camping Area in the state of Iowa offers a serene and picturesque environment for campers to enjoy nature. This campground provides a range of amenities to make the…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#10
Staff Quarters
Good
48.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Staff Quarters camping area is a scenic getaway located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With its beautiful natural…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#11
Zuni
Good
48.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Zuni Camping Area is a picturesque campground situated in the heart of Iowa, with scenic views of the surrounding forested hills and the beautiful Des Moines River. The campground…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#12
Chanotedah
Good
48.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Chantodeah Camping Area in Iowa offers a serene environment with stunning views of the countryside, serene lakes, and natural wildlife. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#13
Chippewa
Good
48.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Chippewa camping area in Iowa offers breathtaking views of the nearby lake and wooded areas. The campground has 30 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The area…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#14
Wakan
Good
48.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Wakan State Park in Iowa is a serene camping area nestled in the Loess Hills. The area offers breathtaking views of the Missouri River Valley and the surrounding countryside…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#15
Crow
Good
48.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Crow camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This campground provides facilities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Rockwell City
The Rockwell City area has 33 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 Rockwell City
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.