Best camping near Shellsburg
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Shellsburg, 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
Pleasant Creek State Park Campground
Fair
3.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pleasant Creek State Park Campground is located in the state of Arkansas and offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated within the boundaries of the…
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#2
Pleasant Creek State Rec Area
Fair
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 100: 64 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Benton City - Fry Area
Fair
4.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Benton City - Fry Area camping area is located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience. Amenities include picnic…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Hoefle - Dulin Area County Park
Fair
6.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Hoefle - Dulin Area County Park is a picturesque camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There are both…
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#5
Wildcat Bluff County Park
Fair
6.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Wildcat Bluff County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a serene natural setting, the park offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
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#6
Milroy Access
Fair
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Milroy Access camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Morgan Creek County Park
Fair
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Morgan Creek County Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Iowa. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
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#8
Rodgers County Park
Fair
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Rodgers County Park, located in the state of Iowa, is a popular camping area offering a range of amenities for visitors. The campground provides various facilities to enhance the…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Minne Estema Park
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Minne Estema Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. Campers can enjoy…
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#10
Lime Creek Park - Brandon
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Lime Creek Park in Brandon, Iowa offers a serene camping experience surrounded by picturesque views of the nearby lake and lush foliage. The park provides access to various…
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#11
Lime Creek Area Campground
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Located in the Ozark National Forest, Lime Creek Area Campground in Arkansas offers picturesque views and easy access to nearby hiking trails, swimming areas, and fishing spots…
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#12
Troy Mills Wapsi Access Dispersed
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Troy Mills Wapsi Access is a popular dispersed camping area located in Iowa. The camping area is surrounded by beautiful views of the Wapsipinicon River and lush greenery, making…
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#13
Squaw Creek County Park
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Squaw Creek County Park camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained…
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#14
Group Campsite
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Group Campsite is a campground located near Marion, Iowa, offering group camping accommodations in the region. The facility is situated at coordinates 42.226°N, -91.548°W in…
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#15
Wakpicada Natural Area
Fair
19.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Wakpicada Natural Area is a camping area located in Iowa, offering a serene getaway amidst picturesque surroundings. The campsite offers breathtaking views of the surrounding…
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Camping near Shellsburg
The Shellsburg 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 Shellsburg
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.