Best camping near Storm Lake
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Storm 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Black Hawk State Park Campground
Good
26.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Black Hawk State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated within Black Hawk State Park, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#2
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
Good
48.2 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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#3
Minnewashta Campground
Good
48.8 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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#4
Gull Point State Park Campground
Good
49.2 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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#5
Lutheran Lakeside
Good
51.1 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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#6
Center Lake -DNR
Good
52.1 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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#7
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground
Good
52.3 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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#8
Ocheyedan Pits Rec Area
Good
53.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Ocheyedan Pits Rec Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. With…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#9
Brown Park South Campground
Prime
59.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
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…
Why 83: live conditions (prime)
83Elite
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#10
Robertson County Park
Prime
59.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
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…
Why 83: live conditions (prime)
83Elite
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#11
Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground
Good
56.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#12
Hale Slough WMA
Good
56.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#13
Grover's Marsh WMA
Good
58.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°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 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#14
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Good
58.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground is located in the state of Iowa and offers a great camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#15
Wolden Recreation Area Campground
Good
50.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Wolden Recreation Area Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Minnesota. This campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
Camping near Storm Lake
The Storm Lake 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 Storm 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.