State Parks and Campgrounds---
State Tourist Travel Information
listings are in alphabetical order
Bourquin's RV Park
What does BOURQUIN’S OLD DEPOT RESTAURANT & RV PARK have that a group of travel weary, saddle sore travelers want? From the nostalgic old railroad depot this operation calls home, we offer the best home cooked food in many miles. A typical statement of first timers coming through our front door is, “Oh my, it smells good in here!” And then on their way out, they’re saying, “The food was absolutely wonderful—better than grandma used to make, and she was a good cook!” or “This has got to be the best kept secret in the State.”
And, “Hey, we really enjoyed visiting with you Dan.”
Colby, KS 67701
785-462-3300
Cedar Bluff State Park
Located south of I-70 in Trego County, this western Kansas park consists of two areas comprising 1,100 acres on the 6,000-acre Cedar Bluff Reservoir. The Bluffton Area, located on the lake's north shore, is the most developed and receives extensive use. The Page Creek Area, on the south shore, offers beautiful primitive camping as well as a generous helping of utility sites. Park campgrounds offer 121 utility sites, and a group campground contains 12 utility sites. Expansive areas are set aside for primitive camping, the park is equipped to suit nearly anyone's preference. Rental cabins are available in the Bluffton Area. These reservable cabins are available in either primitive or modern. On the lake, fishing, boating, windsurfing, and skiing are popular. In the stilling basin just below the Cedar Bluff Dam, anglers may fish for the rainbow trout stocked in the spring and fall. There are five boat ramps that allow access to the water, two in the Bluffton Area and three in the Page Creek Area. The area around the park offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities, enhanced by food plots and a waterfowl refuge. Deer, turkey, pheasant, Canada geese, pelicans, eagles in the winter, and more can be seen in and near the park. A portion of the Page Creek Area is designated as a handicap hunting access area. Threshing Machine Canyon, the site of a 1850s Native American attack on a wagon train bearing a threshing machine, is accessed by a road west of the park. In the historic canyon you will find carvings dating back to the mid-1800s. For a stunning view of the area, take a drive to the top of the 150-foot tall, cedar covered limestone bluffs".
Ellis, KS 67637
785-726-3212
Cheney State Park
This 1,900-acre park comprises two areas located at the south end of Cheney Reservoir, located 20 miles west of Wichita. Since its completion in 1964, the park has grown to include more than 200 utility camping sites. In addition to the variety of camping amenities available here, the West Shore Area offers seven reservable modern cabins. Cheney State Park is situated along the shores of one of the top sailing lakes in the United States. The Ninnescah Sailing Center on the West Shore Area is the 'headquarters' for sailing at Cheney. A marina in the East Shore Area offers supplies and services for boaters and anglers. The park is equipped with modern pit toilets, nine restrooms with showers, a shelter house, four trailer dump stations, and four designated swimming areas, as well as several picnic/day use areas. The Giefer Creek and Spring Creek nature trails offer hikers an aesthetic sampling of the area's lush natural beauty. Fishermen are attracted to productive fishing for channel catfish, white bass, crappie, striped bass, wiper, and walleye. The parks 22 boat launching lanes provide convenient access to the 9,500-acre lake. A handicapped-accessible fishing complex is available at the Toadstool Loop Jetty. The 5,200-acre Cheney Wildlife Area adjacent to the park provides a rich variety of wildlife watching, nature photography, and public hunting opportunity. A refuge has been set aside on the wildlife area for migratory waterfowl. The area is closed to all activities from Sept. 15 through March 15, when it is reopened for fishing and non-hunting day use activities.
Cheney, KS 67025
316-542-3664
Cottonwood Camping RV Park
Opened in June 1998. Visit the newest RV Park and Campground in the Kansas City Area. We are conveniently located just off I-70, but offer a secure, peaceful, secluded setting where you can relax and enjoy the Cottonwood experience. Our facilities have been completely refurbished for your convenience and satisfaction. A Place You'll Come Back To!
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
913-422-8038
Cottonwood Grove RV Campground
Whether you are looking to make a quick overnight stop, or for a convenient spot for an extended stay in Central Kansas, you are welcome to make yourself at home at Cottonwood Grove RV Campground. We offer: 22 tree shaded lots with full hookups including 30 amp electrical, sewer, and water. Full laundry, shower, and restroom facilities. Telephone hookups available. Drive-through access to all lots. Tent spaces. New Hotel and Bed & Breakfast within easy walking distance. Making the area an ideal location for extended family gatherings. We hope that you will enjoy your stay at Cottonwood Grove RV Campground. We are conveniently located for easy access to many Kansas area attractions and offer the comfort and security of a small town setting for your stay.
Hesston, KS 67062
620-327-4173
Crawford State Park
Rich in history and spectacular scenery, Crawford State Park has a flavor all its own. This southeast Kansas treasure, located 9 miles north of Girard in Crawford County, resides on a 150-acre lake built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930's. There are two recorded archaeological sites within the park's boundaries, including remnants of a 19th-century U. S. military outpost. An interpretive trail connects the park with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks' Farlington Fish Hatchery, which was built shortly after the CCC completed construction of the lake. The 500-acre park features seven campgrounds with 74 water/electric utility campsites and 425 primitive campsites, two boat ramps, two bathhouses, and a swimming beach. Sand volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, and a playground offer more recreational opportunities. Food, fuel and convenience items are available at the full-service marina and restaurant located within the park. Anglers enjoy excellent fishing for channel catfish, crappie, and striped bass. Pleasure boating and scuba diving are among favorite recreational pursuits. Located on the edge of the Ozarks, Crawford State Park illustrates the variety of landscapes available in Kansas state parks. Redbud trees offer spectacular beauty in spring, and the lush foliage of the surrounding forest is a naturalist's delight.
Farlington, KS 66734
620-362-3671
Cross Timbers State Park
Cross Timbers State Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Verdigris River Valley in southeast Kansas. Comprising 1,075 acres in the northern reaches of the physiographic region known to early pioneers as the Cross Timbers, this park provides numerous access points to the 2,800-acre Toronto Reservoir. The park is located 12 miles west of Yates Center in Woodson County. This region was a favored hunting and camping ground of Native Americans of the Osage Nation. The forested flood plains, surrounded by terraces of prairie and hills of oak savannah, provide visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in some of the most diverse flora and fauna in Kansas. Shaded campsites within easy access of the lake are available for both full RV hookup and primitive camping. All park campgrounds are served by modern bathroom and shower facilities. All park trails are open to hiking and backpacking. All but the Ancient Trees Trail are open to other non-motorized uses such as jogging and mountain biking. Back country camping is allowed by special permit on segments of the Chautauqua Hills Trail. Fishing in the river and on the reservoir can be excellent. Both are noted for excellent white crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and flathead catfish angling. Black bass, bluegill, and sunfish round out the diverse fishing opportunities available here. The adjacent 4,600-acre Toronto Wildlife Area is a diverse collection of habitats, including forests, grasslands, farmlands, and marshes. Species common to the area included white-tailed deer, wild turkey, quail, squirrel, rabbit, dove, and raccoon. A rich variety of songbirds appeals to wildlife observers and photographers.
Toronto, KS 66777
620-637-2213
Eisenhower State Park
In 1990, Eisenhower State Park, formerly Melvern State Park, was renamed by the Kansas Legislature to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower our homegrown 34th U.S. President. Getting to the Park is easy; we are located 30 minutes Northeast of Emporia on I-35 or 35 miles South on Highway 75 from Topeka. See Directions. The Park is located on the north shore of the 6,900-acre Melvern Reservoir, a man-made flood control project for the Marais de Cygnes River basin. With 1,345 acres of prairie, 440 acres of woodland, and many areas for recreational activities, Eisenhower State Park is the perfect place for family gatherings or for a hunting or fishing trip. The Park has complete facilities, including 192 utility campsites, group camping, and modern shower houses and bathrooms. Many campsites are available for both RV utility hookup and primitive camping. In addition to those sites, Mamie's Cabin, an ADA accessible rental, offers Park visitors another camping option. Ike's Shelter house, a wonderful indoor-outdoor facility, is available for rent as well. To reserve any of these facilities or campsites, call or e-mail Eisenhower State Park at least seven days prior to the date you plan to be at the Park. Whether you are staying at the Park for a week or just a day there are plenty of recreational activities to keep everyone busy. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hunting are popular pursuits. The Park has outdoor games and kayaks available and Park naturalists are on staff in the summer months to provide outdoor interactive programs as well. Stop by the Park office for more information. Eisenhower is home to a burgeoning trails system open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Camping with horses is available in Cowboy Camp and the North Loop of Westpoint Campground. Crooked Knee Horse Trail offers equestrians a 20-mile excursion through the undeveloped west side of the park, which also offers excellent shotgun and archery hunting. The 10,008-acre Melvern Wildlife Area adjacent to the park is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrels, furbearers, and waterfowl making it a great place to observe or partake in hunting (by permission only). Hunting is allowed except on the 1,000-acre waterfowl refuge, which is open to wildlife viewing except from October 1 to January 15.
Osage City, KS 66523
785-528-4102
El Dorado State Park
El Dorado State Park is located just north and east of the city of El Dorado on the edge of the scenic Flint Hills. The largest state park, El Dorado's four units sprawl across 4,000 acres along the eastern and western shores of El Dorado Reservoir. Regarded as one of the state's most handicapped accessible parks, El Dorado contains 1,100 campsites which offer visitors a range of choices. Other facilities include two swimming beaches, 10 group shelters, and a 24-site group campground. The Shady Creek Marina, Walnut Valley Sailing Club, and six boat ramps offer amenities and facilities for boaters of every stripe. Crappie and largemouth bass fishing are good in standing timber and around fish attractors. Walleye fishing is good along the face of the dam and on the old railroad bed. Channel cat fishing is good lakewide, as well as in the river below the outlet. Flathead fishing is good in a variety of areas, especially Old Bluestem Lake. The 8,000-acre El Dorado Reservoir has approximately 98 miles of shoreline. About 6,000 acres of land are available for public hunting, including 2,000 acres within the state park. All hunting within the park requires a state park vehicle permit for entry. A large amphitheater with dual stages accommodates a variety of concerts and festivals conducted at the park each year. Trail users will find a variety of attractions, including a designated horse campground. Seven trails offer outdoor adventure for hikers, bikers, and horse riders. Seven cabins are available for reservation year-round, offering a variety of comfortable accommodations to suit any preference.
El Dorado, KS 67042
316-321-7180
Elk City State Park
Dense oak-hickory woodlands meet rolling meadows of big bluestem and Indian grass at this striking 857-acre park located west of Independence in Montgomery County. The 4,500- acre Elk City Reservoir and 12,000-acre Elk City Wildlife Area adjacent to the park offer outdoors lovers ample room to pursue their pastimes. A nationally recognized trails system invites visitors to take a closer look at the rich variety of flora and fauna in and around Elk City State Park. The Green Thumb Nature Trail is a one-mile loop that begins in the state park campground, and rewards hikers with a panoramic vista of the lake, framed by ash and oak trees. Table Mound Hiking Trail and Post Oak Nature Trail are also park attractions. The Elk River Hiking Trail is a scenic 15-mile route that begins at the west edge of the dam and ends near the U. S. Highway 160 bridge on the Elk River. Parking is available at the Memorial Overlook or state park trailheads. Campgrounds at Elk City offer an array of well shaded sites appealing to recreational vehicle or primitive campers. Conveniently located restrooms and showers, swimming beach, group shelter, fishing piers, and three lane boat ramp offer popular amenities for park visitors. The expansive Elk City Wildlife Area adjacent to the park offers a rich array of wild inhabitants. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, cottontail, fox and gray squirrels, and prairie chickens can be found here. Common furbearers include beaver, raccoon, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, opossum, mink and muskrat. Elk City Reservoir offers good to excellent fishing opportunities for channel catfish, white bass, crappie, flathead catfish, largemouth bass and saugeye. A handicapped access fishing dock is located in the state park.
Independence, KS 67301
620-331-6295
Fall River State Park
Positioned between the Cross Timbers region and the grasslands of the Flint Hills, Fall River State Park is home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life. The 980-acre park is a unique blend of forested flood plains, blackjack savannahs, and tall grass prairie. Outdoors enthusiasts looking to get off the beaten track will find much to their liking at this park, located in southeastern Greenwood County. Camping, swimming, boating, water skiing, hiking, and picnics are popular pursuits at Fall River. Developed campsites include modern restroom and shower facilities. Forty-five electric/water hookups are available, plus more than 100 primitive campsites. New this fall children can enjoy our playground and swings. Six hiking trails and an orienteering course offer visitors an up-close and personal perspective on this unique area. A favorite pastime here is canoeing Fall River, which feeds into the 2,450-acre reservoir of the same name. Bird watchers, photographers, and naturalists will enjoy a variety of native plants and animals here. More than 8,000 acres of public wildlife area next to the park are managed for a variety of game and non-game species. Dove, quail, deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, waterfowl, and prairie chicken are common. Fall River offers good fishing opportunities for channel catfish, white bass, crappie, flathead catfish, largemouth bass and walleye. White bass fishing can be excellent in early spring, particularly in Otter Creek and Fall River above the reservoir.
Toronto, KS 66777
620-637-2213
Four Seasons RV Acres
Four Seasons RV Acres is a uniquely comprehensive RV business that combines actual camping and outdoor fun with RV Sales, Service, Parts and Accessories. In the spirit of our slogan “Where the fun begins”, our customers enjoy the option of camping in our very own 4 star campground and learning the intricacies of their new purchase before trekking off on their own. Combine that with a relaxed and friendly country atmosphere, great products, competitive pricing, and dedicated service after the sale and you get results that are phenomenal. We have grown to be one of the largest volume dealerships in Kansas and have won an unprecedented number of customer satisfaction awards in the process. Whatever your RV or camping need may be, we have the experience, knowledge and commitment to meet your needs.
Abilene, KS 67410
785-598-2221
Glen Elder State Park
Situated on the shores of one of Kansas' largest lakes, Glen Elder State Park offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. Located 12 miles west of Beloit in Mitchell County, Glen Elder offers something for virtually any outdoor pursuit. Glen Elder State Park is national recognized as the 5th best state park in the United States**. (** Source: August 2004 Field and Stream magazine.) Modern restroom/shower buildings are open in the Kanza area from mid-April to December, Cheyenne area from late April to September, and Kaw/Sioux area May through August. The Kanza shower may be open during the winter and early spring, as well, depending on the weather. A full-service marina offers boat rentals, fuel, bait, rental slips, and a small convenience store. With three campgrounds offering 121 electrical hookups (most with water), over 50 prime reservable sites with 12X40 concrete pads and chain tie-downs, as well as more than 300 primitive sites, there's plenty of room for campers of any preference. Boat ramps in Kanza and Osage offer excellent lake access and ADA courtesy docks. Glen Elder State Park offers convenient access to the 12,500-acre reservoir where crappie, walleye, white bass, saugeye, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and flathead catfish attract anglers. Swimming, boating, hiking, volleyball, softball, and bicycling facilities are all available at the park. The Osage area has sand volleyball courts, a reservable group shelter, and a swimming beach. The Pawnee Overlook provides shoreline fishing, primitive camping, picnicking, and an excellent view. The Chautauqua Fishing Pond offers easy access for individuals with disabilities and children. The pond is stocked with trout in the winter. Waconda Heritage Village, featuring the historic Hopewell Church, offers visitors a glimpse into the area's past. The facility provides historical displays, a large basement room reservable for group events, and a sloping floor church sanctuary reservable for weddings. The recently completed Waconda Springs replica is the newest Heritage Village addition and is the highest elevation in the central part of the park-offering an unequalled vista of the park and Waconda Lake. Trail expansion and a proposed limestone school house may compliment the park's historical/cultural theme in the future.
Glen Elder, KS 67446
785-545-3345
Goodland KOA
This campground is an oasis of green lawns and mature shade trees on the dry High Plains of northwestern Kansas. After a long day on the road, take a dip in the pool or play a game of mini golf. The whole family can stretch their legs thanks to a playground and large pet exercise area. Goodland’s High Plains Museum contains a replica of America’s first patented helicopter, built by two local men in 1909. Browse exhibits on High Plains history too. At the fairgrounds, a giant 32-foot-high replica of Vincent Van Gogh’s famous sunflower painting rises on an 80-foot easel, a tribute to Kansas’ status as the Sunflower State. Less than an hour north of Goodland, hike and mountain bike quiet country roads dotted with yucca and prairie flowers throughout the rugged Arikaree Breaks, a cluster of badlands along the Arikaree River.
Goodland , KS 67735
785-890-5701
Gunsmoke Trav-L-Park
Gunsmoke Trav-L-Park, your Quality Campground located in Dodge City, Kansas has been rated the # 1 Campground in the state of Kansas by Trailer Life ~ Good Sam. Open 7 am to Midnight, seven days a week from March 1 to October 31. We are here, willing and ready, to serve you. We can make bookings at the shows in town and do our very best to help you in any way you need us. Whether you would like to stay up front close to the showers, laundry, swimming pool, game room, office and bunkhouse, or go to the back of our park away from everything, we have a great place for you to stay! Come visit Gunsmoke Trav-L-Park and see what "Pride In Ownership" has to show for itself! Gunsmoke Trav-L-Park is located 1 mile west of Dodge City at the intersection of Bypass 50 and Business 50 on the north side of the road. While your here, explore the history and unique areas of Dodge City's "Old CowTown" in Southwest Kansas, 150 miles west of Wichita.
Dodge City, KS 67801
620-227-8247
High Plains Camping
"Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, and the sky is not clouded all day!" From our state song "Home on the Range". We welcome you 365 days of the year. Whether you're traveling across I-70 or US-40, or along US-83, our park is waiting for you with long, level, full hookup, pull-thru sites. Tenters have a field lined with trees waiting for them. Come for a night or stay for awhile. Families enjoy the playground and mini-golf, and cooling down in the SprayZone! Adults enjoy the relaxation of the hot tub and shopping at the neighboring A Moment In Time antique mall. And everyone enjoys our other neighbor, the Colonial Steakhouse family restaurant. Afterward, enjoy a typically amazing Kansas sunset and then lose yourself gazing at the stars. Our new laundry facility is open 24-hours. Take from our large selection of travel guides, maps, and camping guides. Enjoy a board game, read from the library, watch the weather on TV, or surf the internet. You can Wi Fi from your site or from our computer.
Oakley, KS 67748
785-672-3538
Hillsdale State Park
Located in the rolling hills of Miami County, Hillsdale State Park offers a broad array of outdoor recreation opportunities. Campers, anglers, boaters, hunters, swimmers, horseback riders, model airplane flyers, hikers, naturalists, picnickers, photographers and sightseers all enjoy unique opportunities at Hillsdale. As the newest of Kansas' state parks, Hillsdale is well-equipped with modern facilities. Located in the fastest-growing area of the state, the park is heavily used by residents of nearby Kansas City. Camping is allowed in the 200 designated camp sites in the Russell Crites Area. About half of those sites have electric/water hookups available. Two restroom/shower houses are conveniently located for campground users. The park features two beach areas which are open from sunrise to sunset. The Saddle Ridge Equestrian Area on the east side of the reservoir has 32 miles of marked trails. Model airplane flying is a popular activity in a specially designated area just south of the dam. Anglers find ample sport in the 4,500-acre Hillsdale Reservoir. Fishing is allowed on all 51 miles of shoreline, and seven boat ramps in the state park and adjacent wildlife area provide convenient access to the water. When the lake was filled, in the early 1980s, more than 70 percent of the standing timber in the lake basin was left to provide fish habitat. As a result, walleye, catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill are abundant. The adjacent 7,700-acre public wildlife area offers hunters and wildlife observers a variety of enjoyable outdoor opportunities.
Paola, KS 66071
913-783-4507
Hitchin' Post RV Park
We're brand new so everything's fresh. The trees, the grass, the paint... even the air. We're located within walking distance of anything in Yoder, and with easy access to Hwy 96, we're only a short drive to Hutchinson or Wichita. In fact, we're only 12 miles from the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. We're a quiet self-pay station so it's easy for you to come spend a relaxing night or two with us. We have 20 full hookups (10 pull-throughs) with 50 amp electricity and plenty of room for you to spread out. You can get here by taking the Yoder Road exit or the Halstead Street exit just west of Yoder. We welcome your calls to make reservations at 620-663-8884 or 620-727-2356. So come to Yoder and be one of the first to Hitch up with us.
Yoder, KS 67585
620-663-8884
Kanopolis State Park
Kanopolis State Park started it all. The first Kansas state park has drawn visitors to eastern Ellsworth County since 1955. Situated in the rolling hills, bluffs and woods of the scenic Smoky Hills region of Kansas, Kanopolis is located 33 miles southwest of Salina. The park features a full-service marina, beaches, picnic areas, and trails for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. More than 200 primitive campsites and 119 utility sites are located through the 14 campgrounds in the Langley Point and Horsethief areas. Buffalo Track Nature Trail is an enthralling 1.5-mile route rich in native plants and wildlife, as well as Native American history. Kanopolis offers 25 miles of trails, all of which start in the state park. The Rockin' K trails take visitors to and from the Rockin' K campgrounds. The Horsethief trails loop through canyons and trees. Farther north and west, the Prairie Trails traverse high prairie and Red Rock Canyon. The Alum Creek trails take visitors across vast prairie and through many water crossings. Be aware that it can take more than a day to complete some trails on foot. The 3,500-acre Kanopolis Reservoir offers excellent fishing opportunities. White bass fishing can be good soon after ice-out and in April during the spawning run. The best crappie fishing occurs from March through May. In addition, anglers will find walleye, saugeye, wiper, largemouth bass, and channel catfish. More than 12,500 acres of public wildlife area add to Kanopolis' appeal.
Marquette, KS 67464
785-546-2565
Lake Scott State Park
Hidden in the western Kansas prairie, Scott State Park is a startling oasis of natural springs, deep wooded canyons, and craggy bluffs. The 1,020-acre park surrounds the 100-acre, springfed Scott State Fishing Lake. Rich in history, this park provides an ideal setting for camping, boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation. Hunting is allowed at the adjacent public hunting area. The Steele home, the dwelling of the original settlers on the area, has been preserved much as it was 100 years ago. The park also boasts the northernmost pueblo in the U. S. - El Cuartelejo. The park has 55 utility campsites, including some with 50-amp service and water hookups. Three modern shower buildings, 100 primitive campsites and several vault toilets are also available. Visitors enjoy a swimming beach and playground, and a privately operated concessions building stocks camping and fishing supplies. Canoe and paddleboat rentals are available at the concession facility seasonally. Nature trails accommodate hikers, horseback riders, and naturalists and provide excellent opportunities to observe wildlife in natural habitats. Wild turkey, deer, bobcat and beaver are common in the area. A horse camp area provides amenities for equestrian visitors.
Scott City, KS 67871
620-872-2061
Lakeside Campground
Next to Big Creek lies a beautiful campground that hosts visitors from all over the country. Canadian Geese frequent the area and are quite tame. Just off I-70 at Exit 145 is Ellis Lakeside Campground. This picturesque campground is nestled along the south bank of Big Creek just two blocks off Washington Street on East 8th. This campground is fully equipped with the following features: Handicapped accessible showers and bathhouse. The campground has 17 pull through sites with electrical (30 amp) and water hookups. Dump station at the bathhouse. Boat dock, fishing pier, public phone, picnic tables, charcoal grills and playground available. Ellis has an EMT ambulance service and 24-hour police protection.
Ellis, KS 67637
Lakeside Recreational Park
Soaking up the sun on our sandy beach, navigating the turns of our 400 ft. water slide, flipping hamburgers and hot dogs on an outdoor grill, diving into our cool refreshing outdoor pool, rounding up the kids for a family paintball game, shooting hoops on our basketball court, roasting marshmallows around a campfire, letting your mind unwind as you gaze at the stars on a clear summer night, getting into the car and taking in the local sights or sharing a snow cone with the kids—whatever your idea of relaxation, we have it here at Lakeside Recreational Park. In addition to the above, our 63 acres boasts wooded areas to explore, a 12-acre lake that is perfect for fishing, 25 RV sites and 20 tent sites, a bathhouse and an air-conditioned Clubhouse. So, let us help you make lasting memories for your family vacation or company picnic.
Assaria, KS 67416
785-667-5795
Lawrence / Kansas City KOA
Stay at this award-winning destination campground in a country setting. Take advantage of numerous on-site activities: rent a unique bike, challenge your kids to a game of horseshoes or shuffleboard, shoot some hoops or spend some family time canoeing the Kansas River. New campground enhancements include cable TV, wireless Internet and a pavilion for reunions and other groups. Explore Lawrence, the City of the Arts, with its memorable Civil War background. Take in the many area historic sites, museums and the University of Kansas. Visit Kansas City and Topeka attractions such as world-renowned Cabela’s, pro sports, shopping, zoos and casinos. Be sure to browse the KOA gift shop, where you’ll find Wizard of Oz collectibles, sunflower souvenirs and a large selection of pillows and throws.
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-842-3877
Lovewell State Park
Lovewell State Park is a haven for outdoors lovers who are looking for variety. Located off the beaten track in northern Jewell County, Lovewell offers an enticing blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and special events. The park features excellent shade and 23 full utility, 13 water/electric, 82 electric only, and 306 primitive campsites, as well as six cabins. Designated electrical sites may be reserved, and Bluebird Primitive Campground is reservable for camping groups. Three shower/toilet buildings, three vault toilets, year-round freeze proof water hydrants and two trailer dump stations are centrally located in the park. A historic limestone school hosts summer church services, and an archery range is located north of the Cottonwood shower building. The Pioneer day-use area features a playground, sand volleyball, softball diamond, and horse shoe pits. Two basketball courts are located west of the marina. The Southwinds Swimming Beach offers plenty of sun and shade. Picnic facilities are available throughout the day use areas, as well as a large log group shelter that can be reserved. Lovewell hosts several annual special events, including a Kids Fishing Derby in early June, fireworks and sand castle contest in July, Lovewell Fun Day in August, and various other special events and fishing tournaments throughout the year. The 2,900-acre Lovewell Reservoir is popular with anglers. The south shore features high bluffs that block summer winds. The 2,200- acre Lovewell Wildlife Area invites hunters, wildlife watchers, and other wildlife enthusiasts to experience a variety of well-managed habitats.
Webber, KS 66970
785-753-4971
Meade State Park
The only state park in southwest Kansas, Meade State Park is an oasis in the shortgrass prairie region of the state. The park comprises 440 acres of land and recreational facilities ( Camp Map) situated around the 80-acre Meade State Fishing Lake. Nature trails offer visitors an up close look at the shortgrass prairie ecosystem. Utility and primitive camping, day use areas, swimming beach, and boating and fishing access make this a popular destination. Campgrounds provide 42 water/electric utility sites and 150 primitive campsites. The lake invites anglers to sample excellent fishing for bluegill, channel cat, crappie and largemouth bass. No skiing or pleasure boating is allowed; boats must be used for fishing purposes only. The adjacent 360-acre wildlife area, although modestly sized, offers good opportunities for dove and quail hunters. Deer, turkey, rabbit and squirrel also inhabit the area and offer hunters an occasional mixed bag. Deer may be hunted only with bow or muzzleloader firearms.
Meade, KS 67864
620-873-2572
Milford State Park
Located near Junction City on the shores of the state's largest lake, 16,000-acre Milford Reservoir, Milford State Park is a favorite getaway for outdoors loving visitors. Park facilities include modern campgrounds, shower buildings, toilets, swimming beaches, boat ramps, picnic shelters, a full-service marina, and a multi- purpose trails system. The park also houses a large yacht club. Nearby Milford Nature Center and Milford Fish Hatchery offer a variety of interpretive exhibits and displays. The park comprises five campgrounds with 120 electric/ water utility sites. Thirty of these sites also include sewer hookups. More than 100 improved primitive campsites are also available throughout the park. The state park is a popular destination for anglers eager to experience the excellent fishing available in Milford Reservoir. Walleye concentrate along the face of the dam in early April to spawn, then move to the flats at Farnum Creek and mud points near School Creek. Nearly all of the brushy and rocky coves contain crappie and largemouth bass, but coves in the Rolling Hills and Curtis Creek areas are traditional hot spots for crappie. White bass and catfish are plentiful in a variety of locations, and smallmouth bass frequent the face of the dam, as well as rocky points in the lower half of the lake. Many game species are present on the 18,800-acre Milford Wildlife Area, and a permanent 1,100-acre wildlife refuge has been established on the northern end of the reservoir for waterfowl management.
Milford, KS 66514
785-238-3014
Mill Creek Campground
Mill Creek Campground & RV Park offers a beautifully, scenic vacation spot near Topeka, Kansas. We have 47 available campsites, most equipped with water, sewer, and electricity hook-ups and cabins. Call today to reserve a spot for your next vacation!
Paxico, KS 66526
785-636-5321
Perry State Park
Perry State Park comprises two areas totaling 1,250 acres on the shores of Perry Reservoir in Jefferson County. With the 12,500-acre reservoir and an 11,000-acre wildlife area nearby, this state park is well-situated to accommodate any outdoor preference. The park's four campgrounds provide 124 electric/ water campsites and 350 primitive campsites. Showers and toilets are conveniently located for all campers. A swimming beach and beach house serve summertime fun-seekers. Day-use areas of the park offer seven picnic shelters, three of which are available by reservation. The marshes at Perry Wildlife Area provide early migrant bird hunting, and deep water areas supply late season mallard and diving duck hunting. In dry years, water is pumped to some of the area's 10 marshes to ensure adequate water levels. Whitetailed deer, cottontails, wild turkeys, coyotes, raccoons, and dove are common on the area. Perry Reservoir is best known for its crappie and channel cat fishing. Best angling opportunities for crappie are in the Slough Creek, Rock Creek, and Old Town areas. The best areas for channel catfish are on mud flats in the upper end of the reservoir and in the Delaware River.
Ozawkie, KS 66070
785-246-3449
Pomona State Park
Well-known by northeast Kansas residents for shady campsites and a great family atmosphere, the 490-acre Pomona State Park is located in Osage County, 30 miles south of Topeka. Recreation opportunities at the park include camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The park has 140 water/electric campsites and more than 200 primitive campsites. Lighthouse Bay Marina provides full services to boaters, anglers, skiers and campers. Four boat ramps are available in the park, and the lake's generally calm waters are popular with skiers. Southwind Shelter House is a group facility equipped with restrooms, a kitchenette, a large multi-purpose room, and restful porch areas. Call the park office for availability and reservations. A swim beach and bath house are located in the park, as well as picnic shelters, playgrounds, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, and a nine-hole disc golf course. Nearby wildlife areas offer upland bird and waterfowl hunting. Bald eagles visit the lake in the winter and are often seen perching in shoreline trees or soaring above the lake. A popular destination for fishermen, the 4,000-acre Pomona Reservoir offers some of the best crappie and catfish angling in Kansas, as well as good populations of walleye, white bass, and largemouth bass.
Vassar, KS 66543
785-828-4933
Prairie Dog State Park
A prime place to experience the shortgrass prairies of western Kansas, Prairie Dog State Park occupies 1,150 acres on the shores of Keith Sebelius Reservoir in Norton County. The park is home to a thriving prairie dog colony and is the site of the last remaining adobe house in Kansas. The renovated adobe house was built on the site in the early 1890's. Campsites at Prairie Dog include 1 Reservable cabin, 40 electric/water sites, 18 electric-only sites, and more than 130 primitive sites. Reservable sites are available. A group campground is available in the Branded Cedar area. Shower and restroom facilities are conveniently located, as are two RV dump stations. A 1.4- mile nature trail complete with interpretive signage is a great way to explore the park and observe wildlife. Historical interpretation is a hallmark of this park. Two vintage 19th century buildings are preserved here, including a one room school and renovated adobe house. Sebelius Reservoir is well known for its excellent fishing opportunities. In recent years, anglers have found productive fishing for black bass, walleye, wiper, crappie, catfish and saugeye. The 6,400-acre Norton Wildlife Area offers good prospects for pheasant, waterfowl and rabbits. Both whitetailed and mule deer can be found here, as well as a variety of furbearers.
Norton, KS 67654
785-877-2953
Rutlander Outpost & RV Park
Rutlader Outpost Complex contains an Antique & Trading Co., Furniture & Carpet, Taxidermy and Middle Creek Theatre, Gift Shop & RV Park. Special Occasions we will have Reenactments of old time cowboy skits. Come and join our fun.
Louisburg, KS 66053
913-377-2722
Salina KOA
This campground midway between St. Louis and Denver provides easy access to I-70 as well as I-135 to Wichita. Located in a shady meadow just northwest of Salina, the campground features a swimming pool and a fishing pond. Modem data ports allow you to keep in touch while you’re on the road. About 25 miles east, Abilene once was a rowdy frontier cow town. It’s better known now as the boyhood home of President Dwight Eisenhower. Browse a museum chronicling Ike’s achievements at the Eisenhower Center. South of the campground, visit Lindsborg, Kansas’ Little Sweden.
Salina, KS 67401
785-827-3182
Shepherd's Staff RV Park
The Shepherd's Staff is a nonprofit Christian Conference Center located in Northwest Kansas, and is dedicated to offering excellence in rental facilities, caring staff, and programs that foster Christian growth.
Rexford, KS 67753
785-687-2565
Spring Lake RV Resort
Spring Lake RV Camping Resort offers 180 sites around Spring Lake ponds. Guests enjoy a wide variety of amenities and events ranging from musical programs to fishing in our stocked ponds. The resort emphasizes family values - providing clean, attractive facilities and spacious, private sites. Located in the heart of the Kansas prairie, minutes from some of the Midwest's premier attractions. Spring Lake RV Resort offers an escape from the hectic pace of everyday life. So come visit Spring Lake RV Resort, where you make friendships that last.
Halstead, KS 67056
316-835-3443
The Evergreen Motel & RV Park
Built in the late 1940s and early ‘50s when Americans were turning from the rails to the roads, the Evergreen has remained true to its roots: offering travelers the comfort, convenience, and value of a roadside inn. With its distinctive architectural style, vintage tile bathrooms, and scenic, peaceful grounds, the motel has retained the best from the past while keeping pace with the future. Dedicated to serving all travelers, including RVers, the Evergreen offers a 25 site RV park, a sparkling outdoor pool, and an independently owned adjacent restaurant. Whatever your needs, whether staying one night or many, traveling alone or planning a reunion, the family owned and operated Evergreen Inn is a unique and memorable place.
Pratt, KS 67124
620-672-5766
Topeka KOA
You can see the towering dome of the Kansas state capitol from this quiet rural campground just north of Topeka. Relax in the swimming pool after a day of travel. A storm shelter adds to your comfort level. Visit the capitol to view the vast, dramatic mural of abolitionist John Brown, who roamed the plains near here prior to the Civil War. An 1880 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe steam locomotive, a Cheyenne teepee and a covered wagon are part of the collection at the Kansas History Center and Museum. About an hour’s drive west, hike the virgin grasslands of Konza Prairie.
Grantsville, KS 66429
785-246-3419
Tuttle Creek State Park
Located near Manhattan in northeast Kansas, Tuttle Creek State Park offers visitors a broad variety of outdoor recreation possibilities and plenty of room to roam. The communities of Manhattan, Wamego, Fort Riley, Olsburg, Randolph and Westmoreland offer nearby eating establishments or visitor opportunities. Tuttle Creek Reservoir, the state's second largest impoundment, offers 12,500 acres of water and about 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore. Four units (River Pond, Spillway, Fancy Creek and Randolph) make up the 1,200 - acre park. Electric and water hookups, a swimming beach, boat ramps, courtesy docks, and dump stations are available. Campgrounds contain 118 water/electric campsites, 24 electric-only campsites, 7 electric sites with community water and 500 primitive campsites. By May 2006, the Randolph Area horse campground will be completed and will provide an additional 13 electric campsites with community water. Four cabins are offered at Tuttle Creek State Park. Each cabin offers a full kitchen with basic pots and pans, table service for four, a full bathroom, heating, A/C, covered patio, picnic tables, grill and fire-ring. Reservations can be made by contacting the park office. Numerous nature trails, a mountain biking trail, and a scenic equestrian trail offer explorers a variety of routes to experience the aesthetic Flint Hills environment. Scenic picnic areas, an 18-hole disc golf course, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, and conveniently placed restroom and shower facilities accommodate park visitors. The state-of-the-art Fancy Creek Shooting Range is open the first and third full weekends of each month. Excellent channel cat and flathead fishing is available in the lake and in the river above and below the lake. Fair numbers of bass are caught near standing timber and brush piles, and walleye can be taken off the face of the dam as well as in the river below. During the Spring there is ample opportunity to catch master angler white bass and crappie. The 12,000-acre wildlife area adjacent to the park offers excellent hunting and wildlife watching opportunities.
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-539-7941
Wagons Ho RV Park
The "Wagons Ho" R.V. Park offers a night out on the open prairie in style. Located at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper, the "Wagons Ho" R.V. Park was designed for Class A motor homes and travel trailers and offers graveled and lighted pull through spaces. 30 amp service is available. Fresh water and dump station are on site. You will find our R. V. facilities are well designed to accommodate the overnight traveler as well as large motor home conventions. Our facilities are also gated for security and very private. Overnight horse boarding is also available. The Prairie Rose specializes in R.V. Club Rallies. Our recreational grounds offer facilities for Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Children’s Sandbox, Fishing and Wagon & Train Rides. The most recent addition to the Wagons Ho campground is the 30/50 foot pavilion equipped with BBQ grills and picnic tables.
Wichita, KS 67219
316-838-8699
WaKeeney KOA
Fun and friendly service are hallmarks of this High Plains KOA along I-70 midway between Kansas City and Denver. When you check in, a KOA staffer escorts you to your campsite, and every canine guest receives a treat. Rover is sure to appreciate the dedicated pet-walk area overlooking a broad field. Take a dip in the campground’s pool, work out road kinks in the hot tub and turn the kids loose in a recreation area that includes a volleyball net, horseshoe pits, pedal go-carts and a playground. Celebrate July Fourth with a free watermelon feed and fireworks. About 20 miles south, 100-foot-high limestone cliffs tower over Cedar Bluff Reservoir. Big bass lurk in this prairie lake, and carpets of wildflowers frame lakeside trails.
Wakeeney, KS 67672
785-743-5612
Watersports Campground & RV Park
A serene family park, Water Sports Campground and RV Park offers plenty of cool, carefree open space with shady and grassy sites on a private lake for your camping and recreation. Relax on large spacious lots with full hook-ups, cable TV, and a host of other facilities. At Watersports you can enjoy sunning on the beach, camping and fishing. Stay with us at Water Sports Campground while exploring the history and unique area in Dodge City, Kansas, located 150 miles west of Wichita in Southwest Kansas. This historic community of 21,129 is the seat of Ford county. Dodge City is famous for its rich history as a frontier cowtown.
Dodge City, KS 67801
620-225-8044
Webster State Park
Webster State Park offers a prairie setting of rolling hills and spacious skies. The park occupies 880 acres contained in two tracts on the shores of Webster Reservoir. Campers can choose from 72 utility campsites and more than 100 primitive campsites. Besides boating and fishing, campers at Webster choose from recreational opportunities provided by swimming beaches, a sand volleyball court, horse shoe pits, playgrounds, and a hiking trail. The newest addition to Webster's attractions is a two bedroom cabin that accommodates six people. Five boat ramp lanes and three courtesy docks offer boaters ample launching facilities. Pleasure boating, fishing water skiing, and windsurfing are popular activities at Webster. Primary sportfish include walleye, wipers, largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish and flathead catfish. The park offers floating fishing docks, and there is an easily-accessible fishing pier at the nearby stilling basin. The 5,750-acre Webster Wildlife Area is home to white-tailed and mule deer, pheasants, quail, waterfowl, wild turkey, squirrels and numerous songbirds.
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6775
Wilson State Park
Set in the scenic Smoky Hills region of Kansas, Wilson State Park provides convenient access to one of the state's prime water recreation areas. The park's 945 acres consist of two areas, Hell Creek and Otoe, both situated on the south side of the 9,000-acre Wilson Reservoir. Utility and primitive campsites, day-use areas, swimming beach, boating access, a marina, and trails provide enjoyable alternatives for visitors. Water hookups and shower buildings are available April through September. Frost-free water hydrants and several vault toilets are open through the winter. For RV campers, the park has three dump stations, two in Hell Creek and one in Otoe. The Dakota Trail gives visitors one of the best views of the Kansas prairie and Wilson Reservoir. The Switchgrass Bike Trail offers bicyclists a scenic 10-mile route. The Cedar Trail in the Otoe area is accessible to people with a disability and is a one-mile loop with an asphalt surface. Wilson State Park offers excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife, including deer, bobwhite quail, waterfowl, numerous songbirds and migratory birds. The adjacent, 8,000-acre Wilson Wildlife Area offers an array of hunting opportunities. Famous for its striped bass and walleye fishing, Wilson attracts thousands of anglers each year.
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
785-658-2465