Best camping near Van Meter
54 campgrounds · 54 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Van Meter, 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 54 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Acorn Valley Campground
Good
20.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Acorn Valley Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#2
Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
Good
20.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground is a popular camping area located in Iowa. The campground offers various amenities to enhance visitors' experience. It features over 150…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#3
Cherry Glen Campground
Good
21.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Cherry Glen Campground is located in Iowa and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and boating. The campground has amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#4
Green Valley State Park Campground
Good
35.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Green Valley State Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 84: live conditions (good)
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#5
Iowa 4-H Center
Good
31.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Iowa 4-H Center is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Some of the…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#6
Water Trail Campsite
Good
32.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Water Trail Campsite is a scenic camping area located in Iowa, attracting nature lovers and campers alike. The campsite boasts stunning views of the natural surroundings…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#7
Cayuga
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Cayuga Camping Area in Iowa offers 97 first-come-first-serve campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground is located near a lake and offers beautiful views of the…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#8
Crow
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Crow camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This campground provides facilities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#9
Inactive Campsite
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Inactive Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated amidst lush greenery and serene surroundings, this campground offers a plethora of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#10
Iriquois
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Iriquois Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, is a fantastic destination for campers seeking a tranquil and picturesque experience. This campground offers a range of…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#11
Kiowa
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Kiowa Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers campers a serene and enjoyable camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#12
Mohawk
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Mohawk Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground features well-maintained restrooms with showers…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#13
Navajo
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Navajo Camping Area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature's beauty. This picturesque campground provides a range of…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#14
Oneida
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Oneida camping area in Iowa is a scenic campground that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Situated in a picturesque location, it provides a serene and peaceful…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#15
Onondaga
Good
32.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Onondaga Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campsite offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Van Meter
The Van Meter area has 54 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 Van Meter
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.