Best camping near Waukon
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Glen Wendel
Good
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 86: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Big Paint Creek Campground
Good
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 86: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Camp John Schultz
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 86: live conditions (good) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Little Paint Creek Campground
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Yellow River State Forest
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 86: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Brown's Hollow Camp
Good
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 86: live conditions (good) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Heffern's Hill Camp
Good
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 86: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Gateway Campground and Park
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°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 86: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Pulpit Rock Campground
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°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 86: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Camp Terry Hennesy
Good
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 86: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Blackhawk Park - DeSoto
Good
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
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 86: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Blackhawk Park Campground
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
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 86: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Blackhawk County Park
Good
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
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 86: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Spook Cave Campground
Good
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Spook Cave Campground is a highly recommended camping area located in the state of Iowa. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. The…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Sampson Springs Campground
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°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 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Waukon
The Waukon area has 19 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.