Discover the best campgrounds near Derby, Kansas with wildlife watching

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Camping close to McConnell AFB

12 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Derby, KS

After living in the country I know how peaceful it can be. So being so close to the city and having this space that is secluded and peaceful it seemed only fair to share it with someone who is interested in the same thing. When you drive onto the property you will take the first left and follow the grave towards the pond then take a right, drive past the garden, past the fire pit and toward the trees. From there you can pick your spot to spend sometime enjoying the great outdoors.

Boxcar Family Escape

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Rose Hill, KS

Climb to the top of a rustic train boxcar and take in the beautiful Kansas country sky. Our peaceful property is a perfect escape while still being only 10 minutes from gas, grocery, and restaurants in Rose Hill. Derby Walmart Supercenter is 20 minutes away, and Wichita proper is just a 25-30 minute drive.29 Mile away you have El Dorado State Park which is a showstopper of family fun! Located in the Flint Hills, this park has an immense wildlife area, over 8,000 acres of water, and 98 miles of shoreline (think beaches and coolers filled with cold beer). While you are here, you can take your boat on this expansive lake to explore it all while you fish for your dinner. Back on the land you’ll be beckoned by picturesque hiking trails, biking trails, and horse trails. There is a wide variety of campsites on the shoreline, offering the perfect vista to see the moon and stars reflected back into the lake. Kansas magic at its best!Meet our friendly indoor/outdoor cats, and maybe even spot a deer in the surrounding fields as you relax around the fire pit. Visitors in June can even harvest fresh mulberries from several trees surrounding the camping area. We commonly see deer, squirrels, rabbits, and a large variety of birds. We've occasionally spotted bald eagles in our surrounding trees.No pets allowed.

The Hideaway

1 site · Lodging24 acres · Rose Hill, KS

The Hideaway is a unique off-grid campsite on the Kansas prairie in a copse of trees. You can enjoy the beauty of nature and the comforts of home. Inside this beautiful Lotus Belle tent there is a cozy queen size bed, a dinette equipped with place-settings for 2, a sitting area and a wood burning stove. Outside the tent you'll enjoy our kitchen with a smoker/grill and gas stove, dining area and fire pit. The eco-friendly bathhouse has shower, sink and composting toilet.

Bearded Gander Farm

1 site · RV, Tent80 acres · Douglass, KS

Bearded Gander Farm is our home and a working market farm situated on a total of 80 acres. The property features more than 50 acres of beautiful pasture and meadows, along with tree lines, 2 ponds, and orchard in the making. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Tons of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Our market farm produces a range of organically grown fruits and vegetables and will be adding pasture raised chickens and eggs soon. Walk through the property and see our many pollinator habitats and permanent plantings - see zebra, tiger, and eastern swallowtail butterflies, many types of bees, and more. We live and work with intention to create sustainable habitats for all wildlife and see an abundance of hawks and owls, swallows and kites, lizards, toads, frogs, spiders, and everything you would imagine seeing in nature. It's our goal to have a full and balanced ecosystem. We look forward to sharing our place with you -Jessie and Travis

Jester Creek Country Acres

4 sites · RVs13 acres · Valley Center, KS

Learn more about this land:Peaceful. Quiet. Wooded creek wraps around property. Country walks by the creek and on the country roads. Bo my lab will probably want to go with you if you let him. Great country scenery and gorgeous Kansas sunsets.

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StewsFunnyFarm

1 site · RV, Tent50 acres · Wellington, KS

Learn more about this land:Beautiful outdoor setting in the rolling hills of Sumner County, Kansas. Accommodations and activities include: mowed walking trails, wildlife viewing, beautiful sunrise/sunset photo opportunities, disc golf/putting area, and train watching. Only a few short miles west from the town of Wellington.

Daniel's 100-yr-old farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Hutchinson, KS

I am proud to be a fourth-generation caretaker of this farm and surrounding acreage. My great-grandfather purchased this land in 1921 and since then, my family has been farming the best way that we knew how. For the last 30 years, that has meant a divergence from traditional farming practices to focus on regenerative farming-- farming that focuses on enriching the health of the soil and the animals instead of depleting it.On our farm, we raise beef, lamb, pigs and chickens and they all live out on pasture. In our farm store we sell meat, eggs, and raw, all-grass dairy products like milk, butter, cheese, kefir, and yogurt. Our customers drive from all parts of central Kansas to shop at Jako Farm because our food is different than food in the grocery store. We call it JakoPure food.Not only do we share our life-giving, gut-restoring food with others, but we want to share the experience of our farm, too. That's why we've started hosting guests on hipcamp so that you can truly experience what's special about our farm. Each location provides a unique perspective on our farm, and you'll engage a different part of our story at each place. But wherever you stake your temporary claim at Jako Farm, we hope you experience the peace and rest that we know and love.Learn more about this land:Jako Farm is a working regenerative farm, and this campsite provides an easy view of all that goes on here. The cows and sheep will graze near by while the chickens scratch in the distance. You'll see the farmers moving the animals to new pasture and the llama playing games with the sheep. If you're up at sunrise, you'll see Ken bringing the cows up to the barn for milking (April through November). Its pretty quiet here, except for the subtle noises of wildlife. (Fair warning: if you're in a tent, you will probably hear the milking machine kick on at 6:30am.) We're also proud to be a smell-free farm because all animals live out on pasture. There are killer sunrises and sunsets here. If you're lucky, you'll also see our resident bald eagle pair soaring through the sky.A bathroom with shower is available for your use in the barn nearby.Please be respectful of farm operations, although we're always open to answering questions if you see us around. Farm Tours are not included with a booking.

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Eric M.’s Land

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents320 acres · Leon, KS

Brad’s Hideaway

1 site · Lodging80 acres · Freeport, KS

Small cabin (12 x 16 plus loft) tucked in a remote property, sleeps 4 adults. Small pond for fishing and kayaking and creek near cabin. Fire pit for outdoor cooking. Electricity to cabin. A/C in cabin. no running water. out house near cabin. 12 acres of woods to explore. Small zip line across creek. Soon to be RV electric hookup near pond.

Santa Fe Forest Getaway

1 site · RV, Tent21 acres · NM

In the middle of the Santa Fe National Forest, our property consists of about 22 acres. Deer, fox, turkeys, coyotes, rabbits, bears, bobcats, and mountain lions are just some of the wildlife you may come across while camping on our property. And maybe the occasional neighbors’ dogs. Acres of cedar, ponderosa, and juniper trees surround the land.

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StewsFunnyFarm

1 site · RV, Tent50 acres · Wellington, KS

Learn more about this land:Beautiful outdoor setting in the rolling hills of Sumner County, Kansas. Accommodations and activities include: mowed walking trails, wildlife viewing, beautiful sunrise/sunset photo opportunities, disc golf/putting area, and train watching. Only a few short miles west from the town of Wellington.

Camping close to McConnell AFB

12 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Derby, KS

After living in the country I know how peaceful it can be. So being so close to the city and having this space that is secluded and peaceful it seemed only fair to share it with someone who is interested in the same thing. When you drive onto the property you will take the first left and follow the grave towards the pond then take a right, drive past the garden, past the fire pit and toward the trees. From there you can pick your spot to spend sometime enjoying the great outdoors.

Boxcar Family Escape

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Rose Hill, KS

Climb to the top of a rustic train boxcar and take in the beautiful Kansas country sky. Our peaceful property is a perfect escape while still being only 10 minutes from gas, grocery, and restaurants in Rose Hill. Derby Walmart Supercenter is 20 minutes away, and Wichita proper is just a 25-30 minute drive.29 Mile away you have El Dorado State Park which is a showstopper of family fun! Located in the Flint Hills, this park has an immense wildlife area, over 8,000 acres of water, and 98 miles of shoreline (think beaches and coolers filled with cold beer). While you are here, you can take your boat on this expansive lake to explore it all while you fish for your dinner. Back on the land you’ll be beckoned by picturesque hiking trails, biking trails, and horse trails. There is a wide variety of campsites on the shoreline, offering the perfect vista to see the moon and stars reflected back into the lake. Kansas magic at its best!Meet our friendly indoor/outdoor cats, and maybe even spot a deer in the surrounding fields as you relax around the fire pit. Visitors in June can even harvest fresh mulberries from several trees surrounding the camping area. We commonly see deer, squirrels, rabbits, and a large variety of birds. We've occasionally spotted bald eagles in our surrounding trees.No pets allowed.

Jester Creek Country Acres

4 sites · RVs13 acres · Valley Center, KS

Learn more about this land:Peaceful. Quiet. Wooded creek wraps around property. Country walks by the creek and on the country roads. Bo my lab will probably want to go with you if you let him. Great country scenery and gorgeous Kansas sunsets.

Bearded Gander Farm

1 site · RV, Tent80 acres · Douglass, KS

Bearded Gander Farm is our home and a working market farm situated on a total of 80 acres. The property features more than 50 acres of beautiful pasture and meadows, along with tree lines, 2 ponds, and orchard in the making. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Tons of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Our market farm produces a range of organically grown fruits and vegetables and will be adding pasture raised chickens and eggs soon. Walk through the property and see our many pollinator habitats and permanent plantings - see zebra, tiger, and eastern swallowtail butterflies, many types of bees, and more. We live and work with intention to create sustainable habitats for all wildlife and see an abundance of hawks and owls, swallows and kites, lizards, toads, frogs, spiders, and everything you would imagine seeing in nature. It's our goal to have a full and balanced ecosystem. We look forward to sharing our place with you -Jessie and Travis

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Jester Creek Country Acres

4 sites · RVs13 acres · Valley Center, KS

Learn more about this land:Peaceful. Quiet. Wooded creek wraps around property. Country walks by the creek and on the country roads. Bo my lab will probably want to go with you if you let him. Great country scenery and gorgeous Kansas sunsets.

Bearded Gander Farm

1 site · RV, Tent80 acres · Douglass, KS

Bearded Gander Farm is our home and a working market farm situated on a total of 80 acres. The property features more than 50 acres of beautiful pasture and meadows, along with tree lines, 2 ponds, and orchard in the making. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Tons of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Our market farm produces a range of organically grown fruits and vegetables and will be adding pasture raised chickens and eggs soon. Walk through the property and see our many pollinator habitats and permanent plantings - see zebra, tiger, and eastern swallowtail butterflies, many types of bees, and more. We live and work with intention to create sustainable habitats for all wildlife and see an abundance of hawks and owls, swallows and kites, lizards, toads, frogs, spiders, and everything you would imagine seeing in nature. It's our goal to have a full and balanced ecosystem. We look forward to sharing our place with you -Jessie and Travis

Eric M.’s Land

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents320 acres · Leon, KS

StewsFunnyFarm

1 site · RV, Tent50 acres · Wellington, KS

Learn more about this land:Beautiful outdoor setting in the rolling hills of Sumner County, Kansas. Accommodations and activities include: mowed walking trails, wildlife viewing, beautiful sunrise/sunset photo opportunities, disc golf/putting area, and train watching. Only a few short miles west from the town of Wellington.

Camping close to McConnell AFB

12 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Derby, KS

After living in the country I know how peaceful it can be. So being so close to the city and having this space that is secluded and peaceful it seemed only fair to share it with someone who is interested in the same thing. When you drive onto the property you will take the first left and follow the grave towards the pond then take a right, drive past the garden, past the fire pit and toward the trees. From there you can pick your spot to spend sometime enjoying the great outdoors.

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Looking for a camping experience near Derby, Kansas that's perfect for wildlife watching? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 78 options in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're interested in staying at Daniel's 100-yr-old farm with 111 reviews, Camping close to McConnell AFB with 46 reviews, or Equine Estates Rustic Ranch with 41 reviews, you'll be sure to find a top campsite that meets your expectations. Plus, with popular amenities like showers, campfires, and trash facilities, and activities such as whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and wind sports, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Prices start as low as $16 per night, with an average price of $30 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to immerse yourself in nature's beauty!