Best camping near Wapello
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Wapello, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Fourth Pumping Plant Rec Area
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Fourth Pumping Plant Recreation Area in Iowa offers a small, lakeside campground with both established campsites and limited dispersed camping. Campsites are first-come…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#2
Delabar State Park
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Delabar State Park camping area, located in the state of Illinois, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained facilities including…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#3
Keithsburg Riverside Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Keithsburg Riverside Campground in Illinois offers established campsites along the scenic Mississippi River. No reservations or permits are required—sites are first-come…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#4
Big River State Forest
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Big River State Forest camping area, located in the state of Illinois, offers a picturesque and serene camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#5
Big Hollow Creek Park
Good
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Big Hollow Creek Park is a scenic camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can expect to…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#6
Snively Access
Good
3.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Snively Access camping area, located in the state of Iowa, is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. Situated in a beautiful…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#7
Blanchard Island - COE
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Blanchard Island COE camping area in Arkansas offers scenic views of the Arkansas River and is perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The campground provides amenities such…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#8
Blanchard Island - Mississippi River
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Blanchard Island Mississippi River camping area in Illinois offers stunning views of the river and surrounding nature. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking in the…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#9
Cappy Russell Access Dispersed
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Cappy Russell Access Dispersed Camping Area in Iowa offers stunning views of the Cedar River and a variety of nearby activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching…
Why 73: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#10
Ferry Landing
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Ferry Landing in Iowa offers established campsites within a peaceful, wooded setting along the Mississippi River. Reservations are not required—sites are first-come, first-served…
Why 73: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#11
Flaming Prairie Park
Good
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Flaming Prairie Park in southeastern Iowa offers established campsites with affordable fees (around $10/night); no reservations or permits are required—first come, first served…
Why 65: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#12
Wapello Fairgrounds Park
Good
2.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Wapello Fairgrounds Park camping area in Iowa offers a stunning view of the Des Moines River and surrounding woodlands. Nearby points of interest include the Louisa County…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#13
Virginia Grove Rec Area
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Virginia Grove Recreation Area is a sprawling camping area located in Iowa that boasts stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The campground has a variety of amenities…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#14
Louisa County Fairgrounds
Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Louisa County Fairgrounds camping area in Iowa offers stunning views of the Iowa countryside, with lush greenery and rolling hills. The campground is located near several…
Why 57: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
Camping near Wapello
The Wapello area has 14 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 Wapello
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