Best camping near Spirit Lake
22 campgrounds · 22 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Spirit Lake, 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 22 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground
Fair
2.4 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…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 57 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Hale Slough WMA
Fair
2.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Located in the state of Minnesota, Hale Slough WMA camping area offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This camping area provides a range of amenities to make your…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground
Fair
2.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides a peaceful and…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lutheran Lakeside
Fair
3.2 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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#5
Center Lake -DNR
Fair
3.5 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…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 57 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Grover's Marsh WMA
Fair
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Grover's Marsh WMA camping area, located in Minnesota, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance visitors' comfort…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Brown Park South Campground
Fair
5.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Brown Park South Campground is a peaceful and scenic camping area located in Minnesota. The campsites are first-come, first-serve and offer stunning views of the surrounding…
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#8
Robertson County Park
Fair
5.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Robertson County Park, located in Minnesota, is a popular camping destination known for its scenic beauty and various amenities. The campground offers a range of facilities that…
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#9
Minnewashta Campground
Fair
5.8 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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#10
Brown Parik
Fair
5.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
The Brown Park Camping Area in Minnesota offers stunning views of the tranquil waters of the Rice Lake. Nearby activities include fishing, boating, hiking, and bird watching. The…
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#11
Anderson County Park Campground
Fair
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Anderson County Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground…
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#12
Robertson Park
Fair
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Robertson Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Minnesota. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for visitors. The campground…
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#13
Gull Point State Park Campground
Fair
6.5 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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#14
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
Fair
7.5 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…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Fort. Defiance Campground
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Fort Defiance Campground in southwestern Minnesota offers established campsites within the wooded Fort Defiance State Park. Reservations are recommended and can be made via the…
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Camping near Spirit Lake
The Spirit Lake area has 22 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 Spirit Lake
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.