Best camping near Spencer
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · 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 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Fieldstone RV Park
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Fieldstone RV Park is an RV park located near Fort Dodge in central Iowa. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in a rural setting. Visitors typically find the best…
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#2
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°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…
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#3
Minnewashta Campground
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°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…
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#4
Gull Point State Park Campground
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°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…
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#5
Lutheran Lakeside
Fair
17.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°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…
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#6
Center Lake -DNR
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°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…
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#7
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground
Fair
18.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°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…
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#8
Youth Group Site
Fair
18.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Youth Group Site is a group-only campground located near Mankato in southern Minnesota. Designed exclusively for organized youth groups, this facility provides a dedicated camping…
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#9
Cutty's Okoboji Resort Club
Fair
18.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Cutty's Okoboji Resort Club is an RV park located in northwest Iowa near the South Dakota border, in the region of the glacial Iowa Great Lakes. The facility caters to RV campers…
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Camping near Spencer
The Spencer area has 9 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
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.