Best camping near Spencer

6 campgrounds · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Spencer, 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 6 of 6 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Minnewashta Campground
#1 Minnewashta Campground Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Minnewashta Campground is a popular camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It features spacious…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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Lutheran Lakeside
#2 Lutheran Lakeside Good
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Located on the shores of Lake Carlos in Minnesota, Lutheran Lakeside Camping Area offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding forest. Nearby attractions include the Carlos…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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Elinor Bedell State Park Campground
#3 Elinor Bedell State Park Campground Good
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground in Minnesota offers 14 established campsites (8 with full RV hookups) in a quiet, wooded setting near East Okoboji Lake. Reservations are…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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Center Lake -DNR
#4 Center Lake -DNR Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Center Lake DNR Camping Area in Minnesota is a great place to camp with beautiful surrounding views of the lake and abundant wildlife. The campground offers many amenities…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
#5 Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground in Iowa offers established campsites, including electric RV sites and tent areas—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended…
Why 77: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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Gull Point State Park Campground
#6 Gull Point State Park Campground Good
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Gull Point State Park Campground, located in the state of Iowa, offers a variety of amenities for campers seeking an enjoyable outdoor experience. The campground provides…
Why 73: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated

Camping near Spencer

The Spencer area has 6 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 Spencer

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