The best ranch campgrounds near Topeka, Kansas

Looking to experience the great outdoors in a ranch-style setting near Topeka, Kansas? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 80 available options, you're sure to find the perfect ranch campground for your adventure. Check out top campsites like Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), Equine Estates Rustic Ranch (41 reviews), and Bare Ass Acres (34 reviews) for a memorable stay. Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly areas, and cooking equipment. Engage in exciting activities such as paddling, swimming, and boating. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $25, camping in a ranch-style campground near Topeka, Kansas has never been more accessible!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Topeka

Looking to experience the great outdoors in a ranch-style setting near Topeka, Kansas? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 80 available options, you're sure to find the perfect ranch campground for your adventure. Check out top campsites like Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), Equine Estates Rustic Ranch (41 reviews), and Bare Ass Acres (34 reviews) for a memorable stay. Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly areas, and cooking equipment. Engage in exciting activities such as paddling, swimming, and boating. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $25, camping in a ranch-style campground near Topeka, Kansas has never been more accessible!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Topeka

1. Lake Georgia-Sue

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34mi from Topeka · 155 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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. Unbound Gravel Ranch

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45mi from Topeka · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Discover a peaceful countryside camping spot designed exclusively for Unbound Gravel riders! Revel in the camper's paradise tailored to biker comforts, just a short 10-15 minute drive from Emporia and the race start. Our amenities include barn shower access, shared bathroom, a convenient bike wash, and on Saturday/Sunday morning, enjoy complimentary coffee, juice, water. Included in your booking are Saturday/Sunday breakfast options that include an oatmeal bar, fruit, and biscuits and gravy. After your epic ride, unwind by the firepit and relish the camaraderie of fellow riders. Welcome to your haven in the heart of gravel racing! 🚴🏕️

3. Edge Of The Road Camping Ground

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15mi from Topeka · 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.

4. Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

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27mi from Topeka · 3 sites · Lodging

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.

5. Saddle Ridge Retreats

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27mi from Topeka · 5 sites · Lodging

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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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Colton

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

Really cool place to camp. Excellent bass fishing.

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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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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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Sherie

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

Such serene beauty! The kids had so much fun being free and exploring. Property staff was exceptional and extremely helpful

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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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chloe

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

It was beautiful out there! All the Animals, and trails I explored. I need to come back and visit Damian the donkey I loved him a whole lot lol. Workers were very kind and helpful. Has so much potential and I hope to visit again in the future!

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Aaron

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

Wonderful experience, we would love to come back again.

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.

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Matt

June 2025

36 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Lake Georgia-Sue

The camping here was great! The host was amazing, dropping off firewood at your camp site was a nice touch.

Additional area behind tree line for setting up tents. Camper will be rented and moved to driveway area.

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Douglas

June 2025

Tent

4 nights at Unbound Gravel Ranch

Christine opens up her place for Unbound Gravel. I decided to “rough” it and camp. She’s got the best kept secret at Unbound because I felt like I was staying in a hotel!!! Great place and great family, highly recommended!!

Mike

June 2025

Tent

3 nights at Unbound Gravel Ranch

Came into town for Unbound gravel. Christine and her family were so welcoming. As soon as we arrived we were welcomed and shown around. The camp sites were on a beautiful farm close to the interstate with easy access. Would definitely stay here again.

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DeeDee

May 2025

Tent

2 nights at Unbound Gravel Ranch

Amazing tent sites on unbound weekend! We were lucky to find them at the super last minute. Loved the pretty view and inside garage/barn area with a bathroom, kitchen (with fridge access), comfy couches, and seating area. The great breakfast on race morning was a fun bonus! My only suggestion - and what we will do next year when we come back - is to bring ear plugs as the highway is super close and obviously super loud. Overall a great camping spot!!

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Hilary

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Unbound Gravel Ranch

Beautiful land and a great spot to hang out with other riders. The man cave was much better than described. Christine even provided breakfast, even though she was biking the 200 herself. There was even a bike wash! Traffic noise from the interstate was a little loud in my tent, but wouldn’t be as bad in a camper. Next time, I’ll bring ear plugs. We enjoyed seeing lightning bugs in the evening and a beautiful sunrise.