The best beach camping near Kansas City

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Kansas City isn’t just barbecue and jazz—over 1,800 beach-access campsites dot the area, many tucked beside lakes and sandy stretches you’d never expect in the Midwest. The average night runs $37, but you’ll find options starting at $25. Campsites like Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (528 reviews) and Owl Creek Cabins (2 reviews) give you lake swimming, hiking trails, and a shot at some solid fishing. Most spots allow campfires and pets, and you won’t have trouble finding toilets. You can pitch a tent steps from the water or set up near trails for a morning hike. Locals know these sites fill up fast during summer weekends—book early if you want your pick of the lakeside sites.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kansas City

2. Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground

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(1020)
29mi from Kansas City · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Harmony Lake welcomes you to our Farm. We are proud to be a registered member of Missouri Agritourism. Agritourism connects our guests with the great outdoors via Farm Stay. We hope you enjoy your stay at Harmony Lake Farm. We are walking distance to Harmony Lake: a private 12-acre lake for fishing, swimming and paddle boats. Our lake is home to record large-mouth bass and Missouri's longest free-floating walkway leading to a private island. We are located just 15-minutes from the highway and one hour to sites and attractions of Kansas City. We are 15-minutes to Lexington historic district or Odessa. We have a variety of tent and RV sites for your party to choose from so just reach out if you would like clarification on anything. Campfires and pets are allowed and all sites have access to bathroom with shower, trash bins, and an outdoor grill house.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night

Kansas City isn’t just barbecue and jazz—over 1,800 beach-access campsites dot the area, many tucked beside lakes and sandy stretches you’d never expect in the Midwest. The average night runs $37, but you’ll find options starting at $25. Campsites like Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (528 reviews) and Owl Creek Cabins (2 reviews) give you lake swimming, hiking trails, and a shot at some solid fishing. Most spots allow campfires and pets, and you won’t have trouble finding toilets. You can pitch a tent steps from the water or set up near trails for a morning hike. Locals know these sites fill up fast during summer weekends—book early if you want your pick of the lakeside sites.

100% (590)

Top-rated campgrounds near Kansas City

2. Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground

99%
(1020)
29mi from Kansas City · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Harmony Lake welcomes you to our Farm. We are proud to be a registered member of Missouri Agritourism. Agritourism connects our guests with the great outdoors via Farm Stay. We hope you enjoy your stay at Harmony Lake Farm. We are walking distance to Harmony Lake: a private 12-acre lake for fishing, swimming and paddle boats. Our lake is home to record large-mouth bass and Missouri's longest free-floating walkway leading to a private island. We are located just 15-minutes from the highway and one hour to sites and attractions of Kansas City. We are 15-minutes to Lexington historic district or Odessa. We have a variety of tent and RV sites for your party to choose from so just reach out if you would like clarification on anything. Campfires and pets are allowed and all sites have access to bathroom with shower, trash bins, and an outdoor grill house.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night

Public campgrounds near Kansas City

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