Camping near Lawrence, Kansas

The Lawrence area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.

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The Light Center

10 sites · Lodging, Tents95 acres · Baldwin City, Franklin
The Light Center is a 95 acre natural sanctuary nestled in a wooded valley amidst the farm land of Kansas. It offers a 30ft Pacific Yurt, a 12ft Pacific Yurt for campers, lots of remote, private space in the woods for respectful off-grid camping and a well rehabilitated 125 year old barn that offers a dormitory-style loft and private rooms. We offer all levels of camping from easy beginners to those that want to rough it in the wild. Our space serves as a spiritual retreat center and so we welcome peaceful camping for people with reverence for the land and all beings. We also have goats, chickens, guinea hens, dogs and cats. There is a large creek that winds throughout the land and goes up and down with rainfall, determining how easy the access will be to the backpacking acreage. The Light Center is a beacon lighting the way into a vibrant future. Harmonizing with the earth, inspiring personal, local and global connection. Providing safe space for spiritual growth and healing, and empowering youth. We are a retreat center, an organic sustainable farm, providing natural sacred spaces for hiking and camping, celebrations and ceremonies. Creating new paths into the future with open hearts
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Saddle Ridge Retreats

5 sites · Lodging87 acres · Lawrence, Douglas
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! And of course no ranch is complete without horses! We have a group of amazing horses available for guided trail riding, private lessons, group events, and more. We have luxurious 16ft dome tents fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. We even have functioning toilets, sinks, and showers with hot water! Complete with a portable A/C unit, making this a truly luxurious glamping experience. 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.
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Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

3 sites · Lodging87 acres · Lawrence, Douglas
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! And of course no ranch is complete without horses! We have a group of amazing horses available for guided trail riding, private lessons, group events, and more. We have luxurious 16ft dome tents fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. We even have functioning toilets, sinks, and showers with hot water! Complete with portable A/C units, making this a truly luxurious glamping experience. 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.
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Lake Georgia-Sue Family Center

5 sites · RVs, Tents85 acres · Ottawa, Franklin
Lake Georgia-Sue is an 85 acre oasis of relaxation and fun. We are located in East Central Kansas, not far from Kansas City, Topeka, Lawrence, and Wichita. The lake itself is 8 acres, with a lot of fish, swimming, small craft boating, kayaking, and wind surfing. The property has numerous sites where you can private pasture your horses, work them in our private round pens, and trail ride them in the hundreds of miles of trails that intersect the property. These are VERY large and private campsites with no nosey or loud neighbors. Sites are for primitive tenting or full RV 30 amp and water hookups. Lakefront sites or forest sites are available. Showers, toilets, AC Clubhouse, playground, ponies, pet pigs, goats, and chickens. Pet friendly. Group camping for up to 25 people. Great for weddings, birthdays, etc We are just a short drive from four larger state lakes. An abundance of good restaurants are just ten minutes away, and sometimes we take a trail ride to eat Mexican or BBQ in the village close by.
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Roots, Fruits & Greens Farm

6 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Easton, Leavenworth
The farm is in its ninth growing season, selling eggs and vegetables for home delivery and to some of Kansas City's best restaurants. We are so excited to share the beauty of the property with you! Learn more about this land: You will be staying on a working farm. The property is 20 acres with a 2 acre pond, 1 acre of vegetables, two dozen goats, three (large but gentle) guardian dogs, and a flock of chickens, guinea fowl (and sometimes turkeys or quail). The camp sites are scattered around the property, with several secluded from the main field/barn/campfire. Enjoy a day of fishing or strolling the property and finish off a relaxing day by watching the sunset by the fire.
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Dream Acres at Forest Park

1 site · Lodging44 acres · Topeka, Shawnee
A hidden gem in Topeka, KS. Roughly 44 acres and 41 buildings and cabins for your stay. We have a creek that runs through the property and you can bring your kayak or fishing poles. We also have roughly 3 miles of wooded trails for you to explore. There is a playground for the kids to play on, a basketball court, and a sand volleyball pit. This is very camp at the lake style. Cabins do not have restrooms built in, but we have shower houses on site for you to use. They do have electricity, heat, and air conditioning. We have grills on site for cooking as well as a bon fire pit to enjoy smore's. Dream Acres at Forest Park is 4 miles away from Lake Shawnee. The World-Famous Topeka Zoo is 5 miles from the park. Lots of historical sights and museums close by also.
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Timber Creek Farm

4 sites · Tents20 acres · Oskaloosa, Jefferson
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!)
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The Hitch N' Post

5 sites · RVs, TentsWellsville , Franklin
Enjoy the beautiful timber, stocked 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, stocked 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.
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Scattercreek

4 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Mc Louth, Jefferson
Learn more about this land:One of the only north running creeks in the state of Kansas. Plenty of woods and open fields. Lots of turkey and deer roam the property. Just around the corner is Jefferson Hill winery and bed and breakfast. This landscape holds many great camping spots through its holds.
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Water and Light Sanctuary

1 site · Tent6 acres · Hillsdale, Miami
Our Tent Campground area has three spots to pitch tents. Cedar Grove Site: accommodates up to a 4 person tent. Sunset Site: accommodates up to a 6 person tent. Star Site: accommodates up to a 6 person tent. All surround a fire ring that is good for cooking on or just hanging out. There are log benches and stumps to sit on or to set your cookware/tea-ware. We have a private compost toilet near by the camp and will have filtered water available. This spot on our land is known for its many stunning sunsets! Kansas just might have some of the best sunsets.. You will have access to 6.33 acres of private prairie and wooded trails which Includes our 8 arce lake. Our canoe is also available for rent upon request. Just a couple miles up the road is Hillsdale Lake (The 14th largest lake in Kansas! It’s huge at 7 square miles). There are lots of trails and activities in the area.Directions / Parking: When finding our driveway off of 265th turn into the driveway on the West of the two driveways (the one up the hill) and drive all the way back past the house on the left. You will see signs to park. There will be a short trail to the Northwest to the tent spots.About the Hosts: In the Mainhouse nearby where you park lives Nissa and Ben along with 3 boys, 1 Pomeranian (Josie), and 5 cats (Nova (Mancoon), Bat (the mamma), Diamond Bear (Bats daughter), and Shadow and Besitos (Diamond Bears two black cat brother twins). They are all very friendly and may say hello but please no pets as this is a Sanctuary for us as well as these animals.Let us know if you have any questions or special requests :) We look forward to hosting you!Learn more about this land:Our Tent Campground area has three spots to pitch tents. Cedar Grove Site: accommodates up to a 4 person tent. Sunset Site: accommodates up to a 6 person tent. Star Site: accommodates up to a 6 person tent. All surround a fire ring that is good for cooking on or just hanging out. There are log benches and stumps to sit on or to set your cookware/tea-ware. We have a private compost toilet near by the camp and will have filtered water available. This spot on our land is known for its many stunning sunsets! Kansas just might have some of the best sunsets.. You will have access to 6.33 acres of private prairie and wooded trails which Includes our 8 arce lake. Our canoe is also available for rent upon request. Just a couple miles up the road is Hillsdale Lake (The 14th largest lake in Kansas! It’s huge at 7 square miles). There are lots of trails and activities in the area. Directions / Parking: When finding our driveway off of 265th turn into the driveway on the West of the two driveways (the one up the hill) and drive all the way back past the house on the left. You will see signs to park. There will be a short trail to the Northwest to the tent spots. About the Hosts: In the Mainhouse nearby where you park lives Nissa and Ben along with 3 boys, 1 Pomeranian (Josie), and 5 cats (Nova (Mancoon), Bat (the mamma), Diamond Bear (Bats daughter), and Shadow and Besitos (Diamond Bears two black cat brother twins). They are all very friendly and may say hello but please no pets as this is a Sanctuary for us as well as these animals. Let us know if you have any questions or special requests :) We look forward to hosting you!
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Shady Frase Farm

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Kansas City, Jackson
The Most Amazing Space in the Universe!! Goats, baby goat, Mini Pigs, baby piglets, 2 firepits, yurt for glamping, private trails, all right in the heart of KC!! Mural painted by true street artists! Camping accessories and bedding available upon request. Family and Pet Friendly!! Imagine waking up in the morning to the sound of goats and pigs in beautiful scenery!!
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Forest Retreat & Spa

3 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Kansas City, Wyandotte
8 acres of Foraging orchard with a meandering creek - close to city attractionsLearn more about this land:Kissing Creek Forest Retreat Located 10 min from downtown and 7.5 miles from Legends ( home of Sporting KC! ), this historic farmstead boasts 8 acres of foraging orchards, a meandering creek and a bevy of sweet hens. (Free eggs :) Multiple campsites available : Forest Garden - ( 2 campsites ) Autumn Olive grove - ( 4 campsites ) Stoney Creek - ( 1 campsite ) Meadow Pass - ( 3 campsites )
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