Best camping near Waterloo
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Waterloo, 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 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Deerwood City Park
Good
1.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Deerwood City Park is a popular camping area located in Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The park provides well-maintained…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Cutshall Area
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Cutshall Area camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make camper's stay comfortable and enjoyable. The campground…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City
Good
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Hickory Hills Park is a popular camping destination located in La Porte City, Iowa. Situated in a picturesque setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make for a…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Siggelkov County Park
Good
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Siggelkov County Park is a picturesque camping area located in Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can enjoy spacious and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
George Wyth State Park
Good
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
George Wyth State Park in Iowa offers established campsites—no dispersed camping—ideal for tents and RVs. Reservations are strongly recommended via Reserve America; fees vary by…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Roadman Roadside Park
Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Roadman Roadside Park is a charming camping area located in the state of Iowa. This hidden gem offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
McFarlane Park
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Mcfarlane Park camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained campsites…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Lime Creek Area Campground
Good
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Located in the Ozark National Forest, Lime Creek Area Campground in Arkansas offers picturesque views and easy access to nearby hiking trails, swimming areas, and fishing spots…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Lime Creek Park - Brandon
Good
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Lime Creek Park in Brandon, Iowa offers a serene camping experience surrounded by picturesque views of the nearby lake and lush foliage. The park provides access to various…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Thunder Woman Park
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Thunder Woman Park camping area in Iowa is a beautiful destination for nature lovers, offering stunning views of the Loess Hills. The surrounding area is full of scenic beauty…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Big Woods Lake
Fair
8.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Big Woods Lake camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Black Hawk County Park
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Black Hawk County Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. With both electric and…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
T. F. Clark Co Park
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
TF Clark Co Park is a beautiful camping area situated in the heart of Iowa. The park boasts stunning views of the Des Moines River and surrounding woodlands. The area is known for…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Waterloo
The Waterloo area has 13 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 Waterloo
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.