Best camping near Walnut
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Walnut, 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 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Nishna Bend Rec Area
Good
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Nishna Bend Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in Iowa. Situated in a picturesque setting along the Nishnabotna River, this campground offers a range of…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#2
Sunnyside Park Campground
Good
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sunnyside Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#3
Prairie Rose State Park
Good
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Prairie Rose State Park camping area in Iowa offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides electrical and non-electrical campsites, making it…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#4
Prairie Rose State Park West Campground
Good
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Prairie Rose State Park West Campground is located in Iowa and offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides both electrical and…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#5
Prairie Rose State Park East Campground
Good
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Prairie Rose State Park East Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#6
Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds
Good
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds camping area, located in Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides electrical hookups, restrooms, and showers…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#7
Lyons Park
Good
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Lyons Park Camping Area is located in Dubuque, Iowa and offers stunning views of the Mississippi River. Visitors can enjoy exploring the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area or…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#8
Cocklin Fish Farm
Good
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Cocklin Fish Farm Camping Area in Iowa provides a serene camping experience with stunning views of the surrounding woodlands and freshwater streams. Nearby activities include…
Why 65: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#9
Botna Bend County Park
Good
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Botna Bend County Park is a beautiful camping area located in Iowa, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park has 53 campsites available on a first-come…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#10
Cold Spring Park
Good
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Cold Spring Park camping area is located in the state of Iowa and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides well-maintained facilities, including picnic…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#11
Carson City Park
Good
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Carson City Park Camping Area in Iowa offers a stunning natural setting with its wooded surroundings and its proximity to the Coon Rapids Reservoir. There are 22 campsites…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
Camping near Walnut
The Walnut area has 11 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 Walnut
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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