Best camping near Stratford

5 campgrounds · 5 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Stratford, 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 5 of 5 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground
#1 Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground Good
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area Campground is located in Iowa and offers a beautiful view of the lake. There are 67 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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Des Moines YMCA Camp
#2 Des Moines YMCA Camp Good
10.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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 (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
#3 Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground Good
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 84: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Hantesa
#4 Camp Hantesa Good
19.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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 (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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Ledges State Park Campground
#5 Ledges State Park Campground Good
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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 (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Stratford

The Stratford area has 5 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 Stratford

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