The best beach camping near Topeka

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Camping near Topeka with a beach twist puts you close to over 2,600 options, all geared for sand, water, and wide-open skies. Average rates run around $97 a night, with the lowest prices starting at $97. You’ll find sites where the soundtrack is wind and waves, not traffic. Geist Family Farms (39 reviews) stands out for its easy access to water and friendly hosts. Toilets, showers, and pet-friendly spots are common, so you can focus on swimming, horseback riding, or casting a line. Locals know these beaches fill up fast on hot weekends—book early, and don’t forget your sunscreen.

100% (41) 46 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Topeka

Geist Family Farms

1. Geist Family Farms

100%
(46)
8mi from Topeka · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$88
 / night
Perry State Park

2. Perry State Park

100%
(1)
State park 14mi from Topeka · 110 sites
Discover Perry State Park's scenic trails, camping, and year-round outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Perry Lake

3. Perry Lake

86%
(7)
Park 17mi from Topeka · 530 sites
Discover Perry Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Clinton Dam and Lake

4. Clinton Dam and Lake

100%
(1)
Park 20mi from Topeka · 369 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Clinton Lake and its impressive dam.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Clinton State Park

5. Clinton State Park

83%
(6)
State park 19mi from Topeka · 385 sites
Clinton State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pomona Lake

6. Pomona Lake

70%
(5)
Park 25mi from Topeka · 203 sites
Discover Pomona Lake's serene waters and vibrant outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pomona State Park

7. Pomona State Park

96%
(64)
State park 27mi from Topeka · 189 sites
Discover Pomona State Park's serene landscapes and abundant outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Eisenhower State Park KS

8. Eisenhower State Park KS

State park 36mi from Topeka · 221 sites
Eisenhower State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Melvern Lake Dam

9. Melvern Lake Dam

100%
(1)
Park 37mi from Topeka · 289 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Melvern Lake Dam and its array of outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hillsdale State Park

10. Hillsdale State Park

State park 49mi from Topeka · 258 sites
Discover Hillsdale State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Council Grove Lake

11. Council Grove Lake

100%
(2)
Park 50mi from Topeka · 119 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Council Grove Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Camping near Topeka with a beach twist puts you close to over 2,600 options, all geared for sand, water, and wide-open skies. Average rates run around $97 a night, with the lowest prices starting at $97. You’ll find sites where the soundtrack is wind and waves, not traffic. Geist Family Farms (39 reviews) stands out for its easy access to water and friendly hosts. Toilets, showers, and pet-friendly spots are common, so you can focus on swimming, horseback riding, or casting a line. Locals know these beaches fill up fast on hot weekends—book early, and don’t forget your sunscreen.

100% (41) 46 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Topeka

Geist Family Farms

1. Geist Family Farms

100%
(46)
8mi from Topeka · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$88
 / night
Perry State Park

2. Perry State Park

100%
(1)
State park 14mi from Topeka · 110 sites
Discover Perry State Park's scenic trails, camping, and year-round outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Perry Lake

3. Perry Lake

86%
(7)
Park 17mi from Topeka · 530 sites
Discover Perry Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Clinton Dam and Lake

4. Clinton Dam and Lake

100%
(1)
Park 20mi from Topeka · 369 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Clinton Lake and its impressive dam.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Clinton State Park

5. Clinton State Park

83%
(6)
State park 19mi from Topeka · 385 sites
Clinton State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pomona Lake

6. Pomona Lake

70%
(5)
Park 25mi from Topeka · 203 sites
Discover Pomona Lake's serene waters and vibrant outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pomona State Park

7. Pomona State Park

96%
(64)
State park 27mi from Topeka · 189 sites
Discover Pomona State Park's serene landscapes and abundant outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Eisenhower State Park KS

8. Eisenhower State Park KS

State park 36mi from Topeka · 221 sites
Eisenhower State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Melvern Lake Dam

9. Melvern Lake Dam

100%
(1)
Park 37mi from Topeka · 289 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Melvern Lake Dam and its array of outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hillsdale State Park

10. Hillsdale State Park

State park 49mi from Topeka · 258 sites
Discover Hillsdale State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Council Grove Lake

11. Council Grove Lake

100%
(2)
Park 50mi from Topeka · 119 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Council Grove Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

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