Camping Near Ames, IA

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Ames.

30 nearby12 County/Municipal Parks11 National Park Campgrounds4 Private Campgrounds
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Motorhome at a lakeside campground

Whispering Oaks RV Park

Iowa · 11.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Ledges State Park

Iowa · 12.3 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campfire under the stars

Hickory Grove County Park

Iowa · 14.6 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
green grass and brown trees

Swede Point Park

Iowa · 14.9 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
Campfire beside a lake

Little Wall Lake County Park

Iowa · 17.1 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire on a beach

Lewis Jester County Park

Iowa · 18.4 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
a park with a bench and a sign

Sandpiper Recreation Area

Iowa · 19.4 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Iowa · 19.6 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Warm campfire glow

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt (County)

Iowa · 19.7 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
a blue tent sitting in the middle of a forest

Oak Grove Picnic Area

Iowa · 20.2 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
Campfire on a beach

Dakins Lake County Park

Iowa · 20.4 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
the sun is setting over a grassy field

Acorn Valley

Iowa · 20.6 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
green tent on gray sand during night time

Cherry Glen Campground

Iowa · 20.7 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Warm campfire glow

Don Williams County Park

Iowa · 20.8 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
a tent in the middle of a forest

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Iowa · 21.2 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
The gateway arch monument in st. louis, missouri.

Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)

Iowa · 22.4 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
green tent on gray sand during night time

Bob Shetler Recreation Area

Iowa · 22.8 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
An aerial view of a winding road in the mountains

Bob Shetler Picnic Area

Iowa · 23.2 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Campfire cooking outdoors

Ashton Wildwood County Park

Iowa · 23.5 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
a herd of sheep standing on top of a lush green hillside

Cottonwood Recreation Area

Iowa · 23.5 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Hidden Acres Christian Center Campground

Iowa · 23.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping under the stars

Dayton Oaks Camp

Iowa · 24.9 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campfire pit with chairs

Bells Mills County Park

Iowa · 25.1 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Camper van adventure in nature

Griffs Valley View RV Park

Iowa · 25.1 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire and tent at night

Oak Park (city)

Iowa · 26.9 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire on a beach

Briggs Woods County Park and Golf Course

Iowa · 29.0 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire with sparks at night

Thomas Mitchell County Park

Iowa · 29.9 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Iowa State Fair Campground

Iowa · 30.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Brushy Creek SRA

Iowa · 30.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campfire flames closeup

Sportsman County Park (Primitive)

Iowa · 31.9 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Ames, IA?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Ames. Popular site types include county/municipal park, national park campground, private campground.

What types of camping can I do near Ames?

Near Ames you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Ames?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Ames are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.