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Geist Family Farms
1. Geist Family Farms
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20mi from St Marys · 1 site · Tent, RV
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.
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Edge Of The Road Camping Ground
2. Edge Of The Road Camping Ground
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33mi from St Marys · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
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Basecamp Flint Hills
3. Basecamp Flint Hills
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38mi from St Marys · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located on the Flint Hills Trail State Park in Allen Kansas, Basecamp Flint Hills offers camping in the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas. BFH is 20 miles north of the world capital of gravel cycling, Emporia KS, and 20 miles east of historical Council Grove.
BFH has hammock trees and shaded acreage for tent camping, a no-frills bunkhouse, and two back-in camper sites for those who prefer a bit more luxury. This is a community style campground where picnic tables and campfires will be shared with your neighbors. We encourage you to expand your circle and enjoy the experience!
Seasonal facilities include an open air, cold water shower and port-a-potty available April through October.
We do not currently have adequate infrastructure to accommodate horses.
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Tuttle Creek State Park
4. Tuttle Creek State Park
State park 28mi from St Marys · 222 sites
Discover Tuttle Creek State Park's diverse outdoor adventures and serene campgrounds.
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Perry State Park
5. Perry State Park
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State park 31mi from St Marys · 110 sites
Discover Perry State Park's scenic trails, camping, and year-round outdoor activities.
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Blue Vista KS Lakeside Getaway
6. Blue Vista KS Lakeside Getaway
96%
(129)
39mi from St Marys · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Blue Vista is a hidden gem that we are so happy to share with the world. Nestled in the Flint Hills of Kansas, we offer beautiful natural terrain and breathtaking lake views with a touch of luxury.
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Timber Creek Farm
7. Timber Creek Farm
92%
(36)
41mi from St Marys · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
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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Blackthorn Retreat
8. Blackthorn Retreat
99%
(229)
41mi from St Marys · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Blackthorn Retreat is a private campground unlike anywhere else in the area. Our campsites are nestled among towering oak, osage orange, walnut, and cedar trees. The result is a forest sanctuary where nature still thrives, wildlife roams freely, and campers can find both solitude and adventure.
Here you’ll find a variety of ways to stay: dispersed camping under the trees, secluded sites for maximum privacy, canvas tents already set on wooden decks, a group gathering space, small cabins, and even areas for hammocks, RVs, and camper trailers. Every site comes with a picnic table and fire ring, and all guests enjoy access to clean porta johns, a hot-water outdoor shower, potable water, an electronics charging station, and plenty of communal amenities—a massive BBQ grill, multiple fire rings, a pavilion, clay pizza oven, and a playground for the kids. Beyond your campsite, 80 acres of woods, winding trails, and a river are yours to explore.
Whether you’re here to watch wildlife, listen for the birds at dawn, share stories by the fire, or simply slow down and breathe in the stillness, Blackthorn Retreat is ready to welcome you. Adventure awaits—come see for yourself.
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Scattercreek
9. Scattercreek
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(16)
44mi from St Marys · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
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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Tuttle Creek Lake
10. Tuttle Creek Lake
Park 34mi from St Marys · 57 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Tuttle Creek Lake and its outdoor adventures.
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Perry Lake
11. Perry Lake
86%
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Park 33mi from St Marys · 530 sites
Discover Perry Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.
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Clinton Dam and Lake
12. Clinton Dam and Lake
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Park 43mi from St Marys · 369 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Clinton Lake and its impressive dam.
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Clinton State Park
13. Clinton State Park
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State park 42mi from St Marys · 385 sites
Clinton State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.
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Glamping the Flint Hills
14. Glamping the Flint Hills
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46mi from St Marys · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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Once an old property of the railroad, then old dairy farm, now the property of a retired Army combat veteran: Equine Estates Rustic Ranch has over 80 acres of land and hosts the beauty of the Flint Hills of Kansas, seclusion of the great outdoors, and yet the location to all the amenities of the city just minutes away. Located just minutes from interstate 70, our home is easily accessible for the travelers both near and far. Our property can accommodate trailers with water and electric, tents, or even stay in one of our Glamping Bell tents or Rent a Tents.
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Saddle Ridge Retreats
15. Saddle Ridge Retreats
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48mi from St Marys · 3 sites
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.
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Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence
16. Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence
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48mi from St Marys · 3 sites
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.
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The Light Center
17. The Light Center
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49mi from St Marys · 10 sites · Tents, Lodging
The Light Center is a 95 acre natural sanctuary nestled in a wooded creek valley amidst the farm land of Kansas.
• We have a refinished community barn with two private rooms and a community kitchen, a 30ft Pacific Yurt and lots of great places to camp.
• If you're just driving through or want an 'easy' camping experience with wifi, pitch your tent in the spacious yard around the barn.
• We have lots of places to hike to and several wonderful remote camping spots. Choose from hiking out to camp near the large creek that winds through our land, gathering with friends in a meadow or tucking into a spot in the woods with a beautiful view of the Kansas plains.
• Out here, on a clear night, you can see all of the stars.
We are an organic, sustainable farm providing natural sacred spaces for hiking and camping. We welcome peaceful camping for people with reverence for the land and all beings. We have goats, free-range chickens, guinea hens, dogs and cats. For the safety of our livestock and other guests, we do require visitors to keep their dogs on a leash at all times.
The Light Center is a retreat center serving as a beacon, lighting the way into a vibrant future. We are creating new paths with open hearts. We offer events, celebrations and ceremonies about harmonizing with the earth and inspiring personal, local and global connections. We provide a safe space to nurture and inspire spiritual growth and empower youth.
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Little Spot on the Prairie
18. Little Spot on the Prairie
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50mi from St Marys · 1 site
Come reconnect with nature and rejuvenate by the water at this unforgettable escape. Stargaze, watch sunsets, or curl up and read on the 15 foot hammock by the water. You’ll see lots of wildlife-ducks, geese, a great blue heron, deer, and more have been spotted by the pond.
The pond is about an acre in size and we also own the hay field south of the pond all the way to the road. You are welcome to walk around the pond on the path we’ve mowed and can also walk the field (depending on the time of year). It’s a hay field and you’ll see all sorts of vegetation growing up, including some beautiful wildflowers in the spring.
The RV spot is in a large grassy area next to an apple and peach tree. We also have a small asparagus patch and a raised bucket garden with tomatoes. Feel free to grab a couple items to add to your dinner as needed (depending on the season).
We do have barn cats (and frequently kittens) that might venture over to say hello and a new puppy named Pepper. Pepper loves new people, but wears a collar connected to an electric fence outside, so he won’t be able to reach your rv spot. However, you are more than welcome to walk to him and give him all the love and snuggles. We also have three children that you may see outside climbing trees, reading in homemade hammocks, or playing cabbage ball in the yard.
For the explorers, there are plenty of gravel roads to bike, kayaks and a paddleboat available for the pond. There is also an apple orchard up the road that has a small storefront and a mini golf course in the back. Emporia is only 4 miles south of us so there’s plenty of grocery stores and restaurants nearby.
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Mill Creek Campground
19. Mill Creek Campground
11mi from St Marys · 1 site
Welcome to Mill Creek Campground in Historic Paxico, Kansas
Mill Creek Campground offers a beautiful and scenic vacation spot near Manhattan, Wamego, and Topeka, Kansas.
We have 47 available campsites with 50 AMP and 30 AMP service. Most are pull-through sites equipped with water, sewer, and electrical hookups.
We also offer three dry cabins (please bring your own linens).
Enjoy Mill Creek, which runs the entire length of the campground property — perfect for fishing or floating when the water isn’t too high. Reservations can be made online or by phone. Book today to reserve your spot for your next vacation!
Amenities:
• Clean laundry facility
• Bath/shower house
• High-speed Wi-Fi available
• Pet-friendly
• Propane filling station
We score very high in beauty, cleanliness, and facilities, and we’ve been proudly serving campers for over 50 years. Come experience a beautiful getaway in the heart of the Kansas Flint Hills region.
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Somewhere Over The Rainbow
20. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
15mi from St Marys · 1 site
Kansas is famous for its sunrises and sunsets—experience them for yourself! They are one of my favorite things about living here. The highway provides easy access to the property, but luckily it is not heavily traveled.
I live on-site, along with several horses, sheep, chickens, and barn cats. It’s a homestead in progress. You are welcome to pet the horses, walk out into the pasture, and enjoy a slice of country life.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jamie
2 weeks ago
1 night at The Light Center
My night at the yurt was peaceful, and beautiful! Complete with wildlife and shooting stars. The yurt is clean and relaxing, definitely recommend.
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Gina
2 weeks ago
16 ft car
It's a great place to camp very clean with wonderful bike riding . Been here 3 times .
Highly recommend
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Paul
2 weeks ago
Tent
Well kept area, plentiful water, bucolic setting, picnic tables fire rings, rustic showers, pit toilet The Basecamp is a great place to overnight off the Trail.
Amy bent over backwards in assisting me in locating a lost item. You need people like them around.
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Austin
3 weeks ago
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Joshua
3 weeks ago
1 night at The Little Forest Nest
Very cozy and such a cool setup. Awesome place to relax and look up at the sky.
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Shannon
3 weeks ago
1 night at Basecamp Flint Hills
This sleep shack was beautiful and so well kept! Hosts were super responsive and helpful, very easy to contact and kept the place very clean. We stopped by for just a night on a cross country road trip and it was the perfect place to stay. Cute little town and area to browse, 10/10 would absolutely recommend!
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Naomi
April 2026
Tent
Loved having use of the barn amenities. Also, it wasn’t busy this weekend so it was wonderfully private.
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Kelly
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Saddle Ridge Retreats
We absolutely loved our experience here!! The hosts were above and beyond friendly and helpful and the site was gorgeous. It felt private, and we truly enjoyed having the horses and cattle wondering nearby. We took a hike around the property, floated in the canoe, and relaxed around the campfire. The silo was clean, rustic and cozy. Stellar experience, we will definitely be returning!!
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Ben
April 2026
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Britta
April 2026
Tent
With kids
Fantastic!!! It was perfect for our group of 20 Scouts & Leaders! We were there to ride the Flint Hills Trail and it was amazing!! Thank you so very much.
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Tom
April 2026
Tent
Had a great stay at Brittany's land. Everything was just as described.
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Linden
April 2026
1 night at Basecamp Flint Hills
My favorite place to stay on the FHT! It’s nice to have some A/C after a long day on the trail.
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Rob
April 2026
Weekend Trip to The Light Center
Absolutely amazing. The host was very kind and informative on the land. We got to explore a ton of the land and it is full of wildlife and just has a really magical feel to it. My wife and I definitely got the recharge we were needing. Thanks Susan! We will be back and maybe bring the kiddos next time :)
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Leeann
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Basecamp Flint Hills
The sleep shack was a wonderful place to recover and rest while getting ready for a gravel race. There were many thoughtful amenities to go along with this place. Chairs, tables, fire pit, air conditioner, shower, etc were all provided. It’s a great value for the money. The scenery of the Flint Hills was amazing! Of course, I enjoyed getting to explore the trails and the surrounding gravel countryside.
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Jason
April 2026
21 ft travel trailer
Group trip
Awesome campground with everything you need and nothing you don't. The hosts are amazing. If you're traveling on the Flint Hills Nature Trail or just passing through I can't recommend Base Camp enough!
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Marc
April 2026
16 ft car
Basecamp Flint Hills is the best and Amy is a fantastic host. If you're within an hour of Allen, KS this is the place to stay!
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Toshiki
April 2026
Tent
It was very wide and awesome site.
We can decide the tent location as we like, depending on the wind direction, sunlight direction, etc. The host’s hospitality is also very good! If you’d like to keep distance from city noise and fatigues, we can refresh here!
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Whitney
April 2026
Tent
Allen Basecamp is a gem on the Flint Hills Trail. Darius and Amy have a new ce place to pitch’s tent. The shower is so refreshing after a day on the trail.
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Dave
April 2026
Tent
Great little primitive camping site. Nothing fancy, but just right! But eat before camping or bring dinner, no food close by. My second visit here, but more to come! Be sure to check it out-
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Sandra
April 2026
24 ft campervan
We appreciated the water and electric hookups. A pleasant place to spend the night on our trip east.
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