Best camping near Waukon
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Waukon, 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sampson Springs Campground
Fair
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Sampson Springs Campground, located in the state of Missouri, offers a relaxing and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Camp Glen Wendel
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Camp Glen Wendel is a beautiful campground in Iowa with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are plenty of activities to enjoy nearby, including hiking, fishing…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Big Paint Creek Campground
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Big Paint Creek Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp John Schultz
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Camp John Schultz is a first-come, first-served camping area located in Iowa. There are 16 campsites available with picnic tables, fire pits, and access to drinking water. The…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Little Paint Creek Campground
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Little Paint Creek Campground is situated in the scenic northeast Iowa region, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning views of the Paint Creek Valley. The area is perfect for…
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#6
Yellow River State Forest
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Located in the beautiful state of Iowa, Yellow River State Forest camping area offers a serene and captivating experience for nature enthusiasts. This campground provides a range…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Highland General Store & Campground
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Highland General Store & Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Missouri. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Brown's Hollow Camp
Fair
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Brown's Hollow Camp is a first-come-first-served camping area located in the Yellow River State Forest in Iowa. The area offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Heffern's Hill Camp
Fair
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Heffern's Hill Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated among the natural beauty of the region, this campground offers a range of amenities that…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Gateway Campground and Park
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Gateway Campground and Park in Iowa offers established campsites with both tent and RV access. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak season, and there are nightly…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Pulpit Rock Campground
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pulpit Rock Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to provide a comfortable…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Camp Terry Hennesy
Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Camp Terry Hennesy in Iowa offers a peaceful escape with its scenic views of the Des Moines River. The camping area has 15 first-come-first-serve sites and offers amenities such…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Blackhawk Park - DeSoto
Fair
18.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Blackhawk Park in DeSoto, Wisconsin offers stunning views of the Mississippi River and surrounding bluffs. The campground has 38 sites available for reservation or…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Blackhawk Park Campground
Fair
18.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Blackhawk Park Campground in Missouri offers beautiful views of the Lake of the Ozarks. The area offers a variety of activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, and biking…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Blackhawk County Park
Fair
18.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Blackhawk County Park in Missouri offers a serene camping experience with stunning views of the surrounding area. Activities nearby include hiking, fishing, and boating in the…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Waukon
The Waukon area has 20 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 Waukon
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.