The best campgrounds near Baldwin City, Kansas with swimming

Looking for a camping adventure near Baldwin City, Kansas? Hipcamp has over 520 options just for you. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, there's something for everyone. And with prices as low as $20 per night and an average price of $100, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out the top campsites like Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (292 reviews), Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), and Blackthorn Retreat (98 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like pets, toilets, and cooking equipment are available. Get ready to enjoy activities like wildlife watching, biking, and snow sports. Start planning your camping trip now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Baldwin City, Kansas? Hipcamp has over 520 options just for you. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, there's something for everyone. And with prices as low as $20 per night and an average price of $100, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out the top campsites like Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (292 reviews), Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), and Blackthorn Retreat (98 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like pets, toilets, and cooking equipment are available. Get ready to enjoy activities like wildlife watching, biking, and snow sports. Start planning your camping trip now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Lake Georgia-Sue

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16mi from Baldwin City · 155 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Ottawa, KS

Welcome to Lake Georgia-Sue — Your 85-Acre Getaway in East Central Kansas Escape to Lake Georgia-Sue, an 85-acre oasis of relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty. Conveniently located in East Central Kansas—just a short drive from Kansas City, Topeka, Lawrence, and Wichita—our property offers the perfect blend of peace and play. At the heart of the property is our 8-acre lake, ideal for fishing, swimming, kayaking, small craft boating, and even windsurfing. Whether you’re here to unwind by the water or explore the land, there’s something for everyone. Horse enthusiasts will love the on-site pastures, private round pens, and access to hundreds of miles of scenic riding trails that intersect the property. Our campsites are spacious, private, and peaceful—no crowded neighbors here. Choose from lakefront or forest sites, perfect for both primitive camping and RVs (electric hookups available via generator; fresh water also provided). Guests enjoy access to modern comforts, including showers, toilets, an air-conditioned clubhouse, a playground, and a variety of friendly farm animals—ponies, pet pigs, goats, and chickens. We’re proudly pet-friendly, too! Lake Georgia-Sue is also ideal for group gatherings—from family reunions and birthdays to weddings and retreats—with space for up to 25 campers. We’re just a short drive from several state lakes and great local restaurants (and sometimes we even take a trail ride into town for BBQ or Mexican food!). Come experience the peace, privacy, and playfulness of Lake Georgia-Sue—your Kansas countryside escape awaits.

2. The Hitch N' Post

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11mi from Baldwin City · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Wellsville , KS

Enjoy the beautiful timber, canoe pond, peaceful creek, the native wildlife, and the sound of nature throughout the property. Disc golf, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing, and swimming in creeks are favorites by most guests. Guests can also learn how to throw a tomahawk, hunting knife, and atlatl near the camping sites. Learn more about this land: Enjoy the beautiful timber, canoe the pond, peaceful creek, the native wildlife, and the sound of nature throughout the property. Disc golf, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing, and swimming in the creek are favorites by most guests. Guests can also learn how to throw a tomahawk, hunting knife, and atlatl near the camping sites. Our campsites are just a short walk from the farmhouse ,or drive right to your camp site. . To your own private location. If you are bringing an RV, for an additional charge there is a gravel lot with water and electrical hook ups.

3. Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

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42mi from Baldwin City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Drexel, MO

Pitch your tent on one of two wooded islands or back in woods by the creek. Opened new hiking trail up creek cross bridge, down opposite side. Badminton, fishing, paddle boats, hillbilly swimming pool. Second Saturday musician night from 6-9 pm. Stage, PA, drums, mics, amps, dance floor. Learn more about this land:

4. Geist Family Farms

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37mi from Baldwin City · 1 site · Tent, RV · Topeka, KS

Geist Family Farms is a beautiful, peaceful 25 acres just north of Topeka, Kansas. The property features a well-stocked pond, wooded area with a creek, firepit, large fishing dock, and sandy swimming beach. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, camping, campfires, walking trails and exploring this peaceful property. There is only one campsite on property offering a private, safe and fun experience exclusively for you and your group. Geist Family Farms is 15 minutes from downtown Topeka, 10 mins from grocery store, and only 5 mins from gas, restaurants and conveniences. Owners live on-site, and are available when needed. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.

5. Edge Of The Road Camping Ground

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28mi from Baldwin City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Carbondale, KS

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, Edge Of The Road Camping Ground was designed to make your visit a unique, comfortable and fun experience. Here you can take full advantage of numerous beautiful views that are guaranteed to make your stay with us a memorable one. The property is 15 acres with a 2-acre pond. We have (large but gentle) guardian dogs, and a flock of chickens, ducks, and guinea fowl. Spring weather camping is the best! The campsites are secluded from the main house so you are able to enjoy the sounds of nature. There are no structures in place. Located in rural Kansas, 12 miles south of Topeka along the path of the Santa Fe Trail. This camping spot will make you feel like you're one with nature and is within driving distance to quality shopping and entertainment. Pop up your tent or park right next to the private pond. Sites are hidden from the road and secluded. However, we do live on the edge of the railway so the train will make an appearance during your stay. Whether it's a spot to crash before and after a day of skiing, taking a road trip, or simply shaking off cabin fever, this is the spot for you. The pond has a dock to sit on as you watch the sunrise. Bring your fishing gear and cast a line into our well-stocked pond. A table, fire rings, wood, and a smoker grill for cooking are provided for your use. Enjoy a day of fishing or strolling the property and finish off a relaxing day by watching the sunset by the fire. Camping is primitive with no shower facilities. A generator is available upon request. We can't wait to see you! Enjoy your stay!! Explore our site to see what we have to offer, and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

6. Saddle Ridge Retreats

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17mi from Baldwin City · 5 sites · Lodging · Lawrence, KS

Saddle Ridge Retreats is located at Saffer Barn in Lawrence, Kansas. We are situated on nearly 90 gorgeous acres. There's trails for horseback riding and hiking. A stocked pond for fishing! Stay in our luxurious 16ft dome tents or our silo cabin fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. This is the perfect place to escape for the weekend or even a mid-week break considering we are less than 10 mins from Downtown Lawrence and 40mins from Kansas City.

7. Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

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17mi from Baldwin City · 3 sites · Lodging · Lawrence, KS

Saddle Ridge Retreats is located at Saffer Barn in Lawrence, Kansas. We are situated on nearly 90 gorgeous acres. There's an endless amount of manicured trails for horseback riding and hiking. A stocked pond for fishing! Stay in our luxurious 16ft dome tents or our silo cabin, all fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. This is the perfect place to escape for the weekend or even a mid-week break considering we are less than 10 mins from Downtown Lawrence and 40mins from Kansas City.

8. Timber Creek Farm

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26mi from Baldwin City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Oskaloosa, KS

Our property is secluded from the road with thick timber. The creek wraps around our entire property making it perfect and accessable for the multiple waterfalls and pools to cool off in. Perfect for family time! Beautiful glimpses of local wildlife like deer, turkey, blue herrons and many other birds!Learn more about this land:It's a secluded Tent Camping site Tucked in Timber with access to our creek for kids (and adults! :) ) to play. Views of our prairie and local wildlife. Thickets of blackberry bushes for picking in season! (June through July!)

9. Silver Hind Farm

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48mi from Baldwin City · 1 site · Tent · Pleasanton, KS

Our family farm is 75 acres, with a spring fed lake, fishing ponds, timbered hills, ravines, creeks, and grasslands. Swimming is allowed, along with fishing, hiking, horseback riding. No ATV's, however. We like the peace and quiet, and ask you are respectful of that and treat the land as a sacred place.

Camper favorites near Baldwin City

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Geist Family Farms

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(46)

37mi from Baldwin City · 1 site · Tent, RV · Topeka, KS

Geist Family Farms is a beautiful, peaceful 25 acres just north of Topeka, Kansas. The property features a well-stocked pond, wooded area with a creek, firepit, large fishing dock, and sandy swimming beach. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, camping, campfires, walking trails and exploring this peaceful property. There is only one campsite on property offering a private, safe and fun experience exclusively for you and your group. Geist Family Farms is 15 minutes from downtown Topeka, 10 mins from grocery store, and only 5 mins from gas, restaurants and conveniences. Owners live on-site, and are available when needed. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.

Edge Of The Road Camping Ground

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28mi from Baldwin City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Carbondale, KS

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, Edge Of The Road Camping Ground was designed to make your visit a unique, comfortable and fun experience. Here you can take full advantage of numerous beautiful views that are guaranteed to make your stay with us a memorable one. The property is 15 acres with a 2-acre pond. We have (large but gentle) guardian dogs, and a flock of chickens, ducks, and guinea fowl. Spring weather camping is the best! The campsites are secluded from the main house so you are able to enjoy the sounds of nature. There are no structures in place. Located in rural Kansas, 12 miles south of Topeka along the path of the Santa Fe Trail. This camping spot will make you feel like you're one with nature and is within driving distance to quality shopping and entertainment. Pop up your tent or park right next to the private pond. Sites are hidden from the road and secluded. However, we do live on the edge of the railway so the train will make an appearance during your stay. Whether it's a spot to crash before and after a day of skiing, taking a road trip, or simply shaking off cabin fever, this is the spot for you. The pond has a dock to sit on as you watch the sunrise. Bring your fishing gear and cast a line into our well-stocked pond. A table, fire rings, wood, and a smoker grill for cooking are provided for your use. Enjoy a day of fishing or strolling the property and finish off a relaxing day by watching the sunset by the fire. Camping is primitive with no shower facilities. A generator is available upon request. We can't wait to see you! Enjoy your stay!! Explore our site to see what we have to offer, and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

Saddle Ridge Retreats

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(31)

17mi from Baldwin City · 5 sites · Lodging · Lawrence, KS

Saddle Ridge Retreats is located at Saffer Barn in Lawrence, Kansas. We are situated on nearly 90 gorgeous acres. There's trails for horseback riding and hiking. A stocked pond for fishing! Stay in our luxurious 16ft dome tents or our silo cabin fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. This is the perfect place to escape for the weekend or even a mid-week break considering we are less than 10 mins from Downtown Lawrence and 40mins from Kansas City.

Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

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(30)

17mi from Baldwin City · 3 sites · Lodging · Lawrence, KS

Saddle Ridge Retreats is located at Saffer Barn in Lawrence, Kansas. We are situated on nearly 90 gorgeous acres. There's an endless amount of manicured trails for horseback riding and hiking. A stocked pond for fishing! Stay in our luxurious 16ft dome tents or our silo cabin, all fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. This is the perfect place to escape for the weekend or even a mid-week break considering we are less than 10 mins from Downtown Lawrence and 40mins from Kansas City.

Timber Creek Farm

91%

(35)

26mi from Baldwin City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Oskaloosa, KS

Our property is secluded from the road with thick timber. The creek wraps around our entire property making it perfect and accessable for the multiple waterfalls and pools to cool off in. Perfect for family time! Beautiful glimpses of local wildlife like deer, turkey, blue herrons and many other birds!Learn more about this land:It's a secluded Tent Camping site Tucked in Timber with access to our creek for kids (and adults! :) ) to play. Views of our prairie and local wildlife. Thickets of blackberry bushes for picking in season! (June through July!)

Silver Hind Farm

92%

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48mi from Baldwin City · 1 site · Tent · Pleasanton, KS

Our family farm is 75 acres, with a spring fed lake, fishing ponds, timbered hills, ravines, creeks, and grasslands. Swimming is allowed, along with fishing, hiking, horseback riding. No ATV's, however. We like the peace and quiet, and ask you are respectful of that and treat the land as a sacred place.

Public campgrounds near Baldwin City

Rockhaven Park Equestrian Campground

13mi from Baldwin City · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clinton Dam and Lake

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Bloomington East Campground

14mi from Baldwin City · 320 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clinton Dam and Lake

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Clinton State Park Campground 1

14mi from Baldwin City · 167 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clinton State Park

Bloomington West Campground

15mi from Baldwin City · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Clinton Dam and Lake

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Clinton State Park Campground 3

15mi from Baldwin City · 218 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clinton State Park

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Michigan Valley Campground

21mi from Baldwin City · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pomona Lake

Wolf Creek Campground

22mi from Baldwin City · 67 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pomona Lake

Outlet Campground

22mi from Baldwin City · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pomona Lake

Four Winds Campground

23mi from Baldwin City · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pomona State Park

Cedar Wind Campground

23mi from Baldwin City · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pomona State Park

Red Oak Campground

23mi from Baldwin City · 21 sites · in Pomona State Park

Osage Campground

23mi from Baldwin City · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pomona State Park

Stories from the community

Timothy

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Hitch N' Post

Absolutely amazing site! Steven went above and beyond my expectations. We showed up with 4 kids between the ages of 5 and 12, and he pulled no stops entertaining them, including walking his horse down to our campsite for the kids to pet. Be sure to ask him what his record is with the ax throwing!!!😉😆 we will definitely be returning.

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Robb

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

Loved our campsite! All the room for days. Loved hearing the fish jump out of lake. Nice piece of land!

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Janna

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Geist Family Farms

The site was quiet and felt private. There was plenty of space for 4 tents and our outdoor games. My dog enjoyed being able to explore freely.

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John

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

We had a great time camping on this property. The site was private and the shower and toilet were a nice bonus.

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Colton

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

Really cool place to camp. Excellent bass fishing.

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Isaiah

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

Annie’s place has a lot of natural charm and it was a perfect place for a quick getaway. We loved the goats.

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Brian

August 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

This property was beautiful. Big huge sites right by the water with plenty of good shade trees. My kids loved visiting all the farm animals and playing on the swings. The fishing was pretty good. We caught several fish and a couple turtles. It was just a nice peaceful campground without a ton of neighbors. We’ll be back for sure

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Penny

August 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Geist Family Farms

I took my grandsons aged 12 and 9 in my travel trailer. There is a wonderful dock, benches, deck chairs, and a fire pit. The beautiful pond and biting fish kept the boys happy along with building a fire. There is a shed which we visited in the evening for a shower and to watch tv. The most perfect views. I hope to make it back someday. Hosts are lovely people with beautiful children.

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German

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

My girlfriend and I, had an amazing time. The host was very accommodating and pleasantly nice. Raymond the donkey was our favorite, campsites were great. We truly enjoyed the visit and will be back for sure !! We camp all the time and considered this place one of our favorites

Ember

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

I loved this campground. The property was beautiful, the hosts were kind and helpful, and we were far enough away from other campers to make it feel private. I truly recommend LGS, truly a beautiful spot.

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Schuyler

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

We enjoyed out stay and the boys had fun. It was nice to have so many options for the boys to do.

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Schuyler

July 2025

34 ft fifth wheel

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

We have a great time. I did purchase a loader bucket of wood and maybe got 5 or 6 pieces of wood.

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Jorge

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

Fred and his team were super friendly. I appreciate that check in often to see if we needed anything.

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Nikki

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

We truly loved the campsite, it was very peaceful and the scenery was beautiful. The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back again to enjoy another camping weekend.

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Hannah

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

We had an amazing weekend camping at Lake Georgia-Sue, staying at Tom’s Meadow campsite. The whole experience was wonderful. Our kids especially loved all the animals (goats, horses, and even a pig!). We spent our days kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and enjoying campfires in the evenings. The clubhouse was just a short walk away and had everything we needed. Fred was a fantastic host, super helpful and welcoming. We absolutely plan to come back and hope to make this a family tradition!

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Kaitlin

June 2025

21 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Geist Family Farms

We had a wonderful time staying on Allie's land! The private bathroom and shower area was very clean. They were accommodating and kind and even brought us fish food and worms. The catfish were huge and fun to watch! It was an incredibly peaceful experience. Thank you!

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Winton

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Geist Family Farms

This site was perfect for our camper-children. Even beyond the excellent tent camp area and excellent fishing available, was the cordial and authentically real hospitality of Ryan and Allie.

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Chris

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Geist Family Farms

Great spot and host was awesome. Fishing was great.

Thomas

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

We had such a great time! Very quiet and a good distance away from other campers, overall a very peaceful weekend. We’re already talking about planning our next trip! The lake was great for swimming and fishing!!

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Max

June 2025

36 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Lake Georgia-Sue

Our stay was fantastic. The Fisherman's Cove site we were at had a really great view over the water. The host was welcoming and gave us a tour when we arrived and told us about all the animals and other property information and some history. There was plenty of space on the property, and the laid back slow paced vibe was excellent. And we were close enough to town to run in and get a few things we needed for the weekend. The only downside is it's near railroad tracks. It wasn't a problem for us, but if you're particularly sensitive to sound, you might not enjoy the trains.