Camping in Kansas

Q: Is boondocking legal in Kansas?

Yes, boondocking is legal in Kansas , particularly in the national grasslands and some state wildlife areas. Boondocking, or dispersed camping without facilities, is allowed in the Cimarron National Grassland in southwest Kansas . Additionally, some state wildlife areas permit boondocking. It is essential to check the rules and regulations of the specific location you plan to visit. For more RV camping options in Kansas , you can explore Hipcamp.

Q: Can you camp anywhere in Kansas?

In Kansas , you cannot camp just anywhere. However, there are numerous designated campgrounds and state parks where you can camp legally. These include sites in Cimarron National Grassland and public campgrounds managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, as well as private campgrounds and RV parks. To find the best camping options in Kansas , you can explore Hipcamp.

Head to the prairies—and beyond—while camping in Kansas.

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Popular camping styles for Kansas

Camper favorites in Kansas

Public campgrounds in Kansas

Fun mountain bike trails and beautiful skies

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Switchgrass Campground

14 sites In Wilson State Park KS

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Sunset Ridge Campground

9 sites In Milford State Park

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Lakeside Campground

31 sites In Scott State Park

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Rock Creek Campground

141 sites · RVs, Tents In Perry Lake

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Slough Creek Campground

267 sites · RVs, Tents In Perry Lake

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Lucas Park Campground

96 sites · RVs, Tents In Wilson Lake

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South Loop Campground

45 sites · RVs, Tents In Cheney State Park

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Clinton State Park Campground 1

167 sites · RVs, Tents In Clinton State Park

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Santa Fe Trail Campground

33 sites · RVs, Tents In Council Grove Lake

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Hillsboro Cove Campground

53 sites · RVs, Tents In Marion Reservoir

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Side Oats Campground

11 sites In Wilson State Park KS

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Wheatgrass Campground

20 sites · RVs, Tents In Wilson State Park KS

Stories from the community

Next to the Whitehouse with Annie and Charlie

Weekend Trip to Our Little Grove

Our group of four had the most wonderful stay at Beverly’s farm. Beverly is an amazing host, as well as person! She made sure we had everything we needed and was very thorough with instructions. We enjoyed getting to know her and her two cute pups. The goat and sheep were a fun addition! Close drive to Lindsborg and Coronado Heights, which offers the most beautiful sunset. We enjoyed every bit of our trip and will definitely be making our way back soon!

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.

Weekend Trip to Roots, Fruits & Greens Farm

Kate was such a great host. Very thoughtful about our trip, traveling across the country - offering us a room inside via AirBNB during the rain storm. We enjoyed the beautiful farm, animals, and fishing pond in the peaceful, rolling hills of East Kansas. Thanks Kate!

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

Weekend Trip to Branded 5 Stable & Kennel LLC

Great communication with easy check in, the photos and description is very accurate!

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

Kids and I have decided to make our visits traditional to this place. Absolutely peaceful, beautiful,and great customer service. Love it

Weekend Trip to Hayland Farms

Tom is a great host. Very welcoming and shows you where everything is. Secluded, clean, and quiet campsite with nice restroom that includes sink, shower, and water faucet to fill buckets or wash stuff off. Great fire pit with lots of firewood and kindling and cooking utensils. Nice and flat ground for tent camping and walking trails. Beautiful campsite. Not a lot of shade but there is some. Dogs can run around and explore. Beautiful deer in the fields in the area across the road from the house. I would highly recommend camping here. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for hosting us!

Weekend Trip to Lake Georgia-Sue

We went two-person tent-camping at this location. I

1 night at Glamping the Flint Hills

Our van couldn't make it up the hill to our original campsite, but they had another with a gorgeous view of the sunset!

1 night at Our Little Grove

It was amazing! Beverly was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Kiddo loved the animals ❤️ Hubby and kiddo even helped with some work around the yard with/for her.

3 nights at BaseCamp Humboldt

Incredible RV setup, super friendly staff, and immaculate amenities! Cant wait for my next stay here! Thank you, Jon!

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!

1 night at Our Little Grove

What a great place to land in Kansas. I found this place by searching “unique campsites” and it delivered. I got in and Beverly showed me a nice spot with lots of camp amenities I wasn’t expecting like electricity and an upgraded sleeping spot! The peaceful animals added to the vibe. Then I set out exploring the area on my bike. There is a lovely bike trail that sets off basically right from the property that takes you to a quaint and interesting little town. For me the best feature of the town was a municipal pool with a $2 admission! If, like me, you love a place to swim to cool off from a day on the road, this one’s got it! As a woman traveling alone I also felt very safe here which is another huge plus. One note, even with bug spray I got a ton of bites, so make sure you bring the best you got cause the mosquitos here are beasts. Beverly will tell you that too. Up until now my favorite spot to stop on my annual trip to Colorado was a place in nearby Salina. Now I have this one too. There must be some unknown quiet magic in this part of the country.

1 night at C2T Ranch on the Saline River

Beautiful setting! Very quiet! But needs a little work on the roads to the campsites, as they are very rutted and make it difficult for motorhomes to safely get there without knocking off their automatic levelers.

1 night at Set in Stone Cabins, RV & Tent camp

It's a nice spot not too far from the highway in an interesting artsy town. There's a gas station and cafe nearby for toilet use

Julian

2 weeks ago

2 nights at Basecamp Flint Hills

We spent two nights in the sleep shack. We were the only ones in the campground. The sleep shack was great for staying during a heat wave. Clean, all good. Lovely place, amazing view of the stars at night.

2 nights at C2T Ranch on the Saline River

Beautiful natural riparian landscape. Lots of privacy and shade. Level campsites.

Vicki

2 weeks ago

1 night at C2T Ranch on the Saline River

This was my 4th stay with Chad and Cynthia and it never disappoints! Such a beautiful peaceful private space. I can’t wait to go back!

Matthew

2 weeks ago

1 night at The Light Center

Very comfortable surroundings and nice hosts. The smell of flowers in the air on the property could not be b overlooked.

1 night at Branded 5 Stable & Kennel LLC

Stephanie provided a peaceful place for camping. Watching the beautiful horses was magnificent.

Star Hosts in Kansas

High Plains Hideaway

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Colby, KS

New state of the art modern industrial style rental. 2 king size beds 1 bath. Located 4 miles from exit 62 I-70 on paved road. 7 miles south of Colby.

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Basecamp Flint Hills

20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Allen, KS

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. Visit our website for a campground map and information on local amenities - www.basecampflinthills.com We do not currently have adequate infrastructure to accommodate horses.

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Glamping the Flint Hills

16 sites · RVs, Tents83 acres · Junction City, KS

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tYHWJySa7pag2UEH2Awz8SA2tkbGhoXzDCdi7HzY_lI/edit?usp=sharing 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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C2T Ranch on the Saline River

22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2160 acres · Plainville, KS

You won't believe you are still in Kansas! C2T Ranch is a working regenerative cattle ranch, with over 4 miles of Saline River running through it. Amazing 150' tall limestone cliffs rise above river and several spring fed creeks feed into the river. There is hiking galore in the canyons or on the cliffs, fishing in the rivers, or bird watching on the native prairie above the cliffs. Fossil hunters can find a variety of fossilized shells, as well as native septarian and calcite for the rockhounds. Our picturesque, secluded campground has primitive and powered campsites, plus several glamping tent, all dispersed along an amazing horseshoe bend of the Saline River, each with direct river access. We're only a 20 minute drive north of Hays, Kansas and I-70, come visit us today!

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Lake Georgia-Sue

120 sites · RVs, Tents85 acres · Ottawa, KS

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 camping, RVs needing electric hookups via available generators, fresh water. 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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Acorns Resort

22 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Milford, KS

Come relax with us. Our comfortable accommodations and amenities will have your stress melting away. Our onsite restaurant will keep you well-fed and fueled for days of fun and adventure. Bring your RV or stay in one of our cabins. We're right on the water! Milford Lake is the state's largest lake at over 15,000 surface acres. Every year, this lake draws hundreds of thousands of visitors who come for boating, fishing, and relaxing on Milford Lake's shores. Among the lake's 163 miles of shoreline, visitors will find sandy beaches perfect for swimming and enjoying the cool water during a hot summer or launching canoes, kayaks, and other personal watercraft. There are 14 public boat launches around the lake for launching larger sailboats, fishing boats, or pleasure boats. If you're coming to Lake Milford, be sure to pack a fishing rod. One of the most popular activities at the lake is fishing. The most popular gamefish include Wipers, Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth, Smallmouth Spotted Bass, Blue and Channel Catfish, and White bass. Whether you're an experienced angler or a complete beginner, you'll catch your limit at Milford Lake. Multiple state records have been pulled from its waters. Welcome to Kansas Premier Lakeside Resort (est 2005), where every season is a unique experience. This is a true all-in-one destination surrounded by boundless indoor and outdoor activities and history. Come for sand, water, fresh air, beautiful cabins, RV sites, boating, fishing, hiking, wildlife, delicious food and drinks, family reunions, events, meetings and weddings, bonfires, live entertainment, etc., and leave with incredible memories until your next visit.

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Emmons Creek

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Manhattan, KS

Our remodeled Farmhouse style Glamper is 15 minutes from Manhattan, KS and 20-25 minutes from Kansas State's Bill Snyder Memorial Football Stadium. Catch a Wildcat's game and then head out to Emmons Creek and relax or cook a campfire supper around the fire pit. In the dog days of summer, cool off at the pool or if it's a crisp autumn day explore the property on the hiking trails. The Glampsite is in a cozy grove of trees above the farm pond. Sorry, there are no fish in the pond...yet! Emmons Creek is within 15-45 minutes of several cute small towns that you won't want to miss exploring. Check out Wamego, Paxico, Alma and St. Marys. Farmhouse style Glamper 20-25 minutes from Kansas State's Bill Snyder Memorial Football Stadium Fire pit hiking trails Above ground pool Glampsite is located in a grove of trees above a farm pond Emmons Creek is within 30 minutes of several cute small towns that you won't want to miss exploring.

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Camping @ the Horse Farm

13 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Derby, KS

After living in the country, I know how peaceful it can be. So, being so close to the city and having this space that is secluded and peaceful, it seemed only fair to share it with someone who is interested in the same thing. You are welcome to walk the farm and see the animals, please do not feed the animals or enter their stalls or pens without permission and the presence of our staff. Staff does live on the farm, we do lock gates at night, you can have access to come and go at any time. If you need gates unlocked, we are just a phone call away. When checking in, please confirm your location! Camping at the horse farm The Circle of Trees Secluded by the city Please note we do have LGD on the farm, and they do visit. They are friendly and used to people. There are farm animals and wild animals on our sites. All Dogs are required to be current on vaccinations and kept on a leash at all times. You are welcome to walk the farm and see the animals, please do not feed the animals or enter their stalls or pens without permission and in the presence of our staff.

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Wilson RV Park

13 sites · RVs821 acres · Wilson, KS

We are a small, family friendly park just 5 minutes from I-70, Exit 206 – a short drive to a quiet night's sleep, away from the sounds of the highway. Want to stretch your legs and relax after a day's drive? Local restaurants and shops in Historic Downtown Wilson are a short walk from your RV site. For more outdoor fun, Wilson Lake, Wilson State Park, and the Switchgrass Epic Mountain Bike Trail are just a 10-minute drive from Wilson RV Park.

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Dream Acres

3 sites · Lodging44 acres · Topeka, KS

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. Bedding is not included for camp bunk beds. 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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C2T Ranch on the Saline River

22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2160 acres · Plainville, KS