Best camping near Story City

4 campgrounds · 4 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Story City, 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 4 of 4 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Des Moines YMCA Camp
#1 Des Moines YMCA Camp Fair
17.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Des Moines YMCA Camp, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a variety of amenities to…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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Ledges State Park Campground
#2 Ledges State Park Campground Fair
18.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Ledges State Park in Iowa offers a beautiful camping area with stunning views of sandstone cliffs and a nearby river. The park is located near Boone, Iowa, which offers visitors…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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Camp Hantesa
#3 Camp Hantesa Fair
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Camp Hantesa is a beautiful camping area in Iowa that offers a variety of outdoor activities. The campground has 30 campsites available on a first-come-first-serve basis, as well…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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Camp Fire Camp Canwita
#4 Camp Fire Camp Canwita Fair
9.7 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 79: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Story City

The Story City area has 4 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 Story City

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.

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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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