Best camping near Slater
34 campgrounds · 34 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Slater, 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 34 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cherry Glen Campground
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Cherry Glen Campground is located in Iowa and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and boating. The campground has amenities…
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#2
Acorn Valley Campground
Fair
9.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Acorn Valley Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 100: 248 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Iowa 4-H Center
Fair
11.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Iowa 4-H Center is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Some of the…
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#4
Water Trail Campsite
Fair
12.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Water Trail Campsite is a scenic camping area located in Iowa, attracting nature lovers and campers alike. The campsite boasts stunning views of the natural surroundings…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Camp Fire Camp Canwita
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Camp Fire Camp Canwita is a group-use-only campground located near Ames in central Iowa. The facility is designed exclusively for organized groups rather than individual campers…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Inactive Campsite
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Inactive Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated amidst lush greenery and serene surroundings, this campground offers a plethora of amenities…
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#7
Sioux (East)
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sioux (East) camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. It is important to note that reservations are not accepted, and campsites…
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#8
Piegan
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Piegan Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
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#9
Sioux (West)
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sioux (West) camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
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#10
Cayuga
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Cayuga Camping Area in Iowa offers 97 first-come-first-serve campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground is located near a lake and offers beautiful views of the…
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#11
Iriquois
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Iriquois Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, is a fantastic destination for campers seeking a tranquil and picturesque experience. This campground offers a range of…
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#12
Navajo
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Navajo Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature's beauty. This picturesque campground provides a range of…
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#13
Pawnee
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pawnee is a campground located near Ames in central Iowa. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a rural setting. Visitors can enjoy the area's outdoor recreation…
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#14
Seneca
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Seneca Camping Area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. This scenic campground provides several amenities such as electrical hookups…
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#15
Fox
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Fox Camping Area, located in Stephens State Forest near Lucas, Iowa, offers primitive, first-come, first-served campsites with no reservations or permits required. There are no…
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Camping near Slater
The Slater area has 34 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 Slater
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.