Gilbertson Campground campground
Gilbertson Campground
What's on-site at Gilbertson Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Gilbertson Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip A Way Resort | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Big Spring Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Big Spring Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Echo Valley Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Dutton Cave County Park Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Gilbertson Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey River Near Eldorado | 379 cfs | → |
| Turkey River Above French Hollow Cr At Elkader | 868 cfs | → |
| Volga River At Littleport | 203 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ion | 193 cfs | → |
| Bloody Run Creek Near Marquette | 25 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Mcgregor | 21,700 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Gilbertson Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Postville 5.5 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lock & Dam 10 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Elma Iowa | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Gays Mills | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Genoa Dam 8 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Dutton Cave County Park
- Echo Valley State Park
- Lulls Park
- Volga River State Recreation Area
- Goeken County Park
- Klacks Island Park
Boat launches
- County Highway B64 Fayette County
- Agate Road 10568, Clayton County
- Canoe Road Fayette County
- River Street Clermont
- Fawn Hollow Road Clayton County
- Nature Road 14177, Fayette County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Western Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument To Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument
- The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek To Lane's Bridge
- The Town Of Bluffton To The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek
- The Big Green River To The River's Mouth At The Mississippi River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Gilbertson Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Gilbertson Campground
Can I make reservations at Gilbertson Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Gilbertson Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Gilbertson Campground.