The best camping near Waconda Lake

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  • Wilson RV Park
  • Wilson RV Park
  • Wilson RV Park
Booked 3 times

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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  • Rusty Nickel Ranch RV
  • Rusty Nickel Ranch RV
  • Rusty Nickel Ranch RV
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Rusty Nickel Ranch RV

1 site ¡ RV2 acres ¡ Belleville, KS
Back in RV site on a rural working farm setting surrounded by crop fields and cow pastures. Available horse turnout with human gate for quick access to your horses. A quick drive to fuel and town with being just a half mile off the main highway (Hwy 36). We are also a quick drive to the local pool, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, park and NCK Fairgrounds. There is also a movie theatre and bowling downtown along with a pizza place, burger joint and laundry mat.
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$22.50
 / night
  • Freed Farm
  • Freed Farm
  • Freed Farm

Freed Farm

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Courtland, KS
Enjoy the wide open space on my 113-year-old farm in north central Kansas. I have an RV electrical hookup along with water, no septic. There are walking trails on the farm and plenty of gravel and paved roads for biking. Located near a brewery in Courtland, KS and a winery in Superior, NE. Also very close to Lovewell Lake in Jewell County.
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$40
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  • Alton RV and Campsites
  • Alton RV and Campsites
  • Alton RV and Campsites

Alton RV and Campsites

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Alton, KS
We are offering a place to camp with your RV, trailer, tent, hammock, or however you choose. We are currently working to install electrical and water hook ups. However, a guest can bring their own extension cord and garden hose to hook up if needed. We can provide if needed as well. No shower for camping. There is a two car garage that can be used for internal use of the guest but no parking. Price for dry camping (no hookups) is $20 per night and $35 for electric and water usage.
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$16
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  • Camp Kirwin
  • Camp Kirwin
  • Camp Kirwin
Booked 1 time

Camp Kirwin

3 sites ¡ RVs1 acre ¡ Kirwin, KS
Located in Kirwin, Kansas just 5 minutes from Kirwin Reservoir our RV Park offers Back-In Grass Sites with 50-Amp Service, City Water and Sewer Hook-Ups and free WIFI. Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge was the first national wildlife refuge established in Kansas. The Refuge encompasses 10,778 acres and includes prairie grasslands, open water, shoreline, wetlands, and wooded areas. Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is known for the return of migrating birds and bird courtship rituals in the spring and fall migration of thousands of migrating birds.  The Refuge is in the Central Flyway, a major travel corridor for migratory birds. It is also home to many wildflowers, plants, fish, and wildlife species that live here all year round. Kirwin Reservoir covers approximately 5,000 acres of surface area. The reservoir is fed by both the North Fork Solomon River and Bow Creek. Kirwin offers outstanding fishing opportunities for crappie, walleye, white bass/wiper, largemouth bass and catfish. Check KDWP website for seasons and limits.
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$40
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Public campgrounds in the park

Stay at a public campground in Waconda Lake

beautiful place to watch the sunset
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Lucas Park Campground

96 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Wilson Lake
Sylvan Park Campground
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Sylvan Park Campground

26 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Wilson Lake
Fun mountain bike trails and beautiful skies
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Switchgrass Campground

14 sites In Wilson State Park KS
Sioux Campground

Sioux Campground

25 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Glen Elder State Park
Pawnee Campground

Pawnee Campground

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Glen Elder State Park
Osage Campground

Osage Campground

8 sites In Glen Elder State Park
Praire Dog Campground

Praire Dog Campground

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Glen Elder State Park
Cheyenne Campground

Cheyenne Campground

30 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Glen Elder State Park
Kanza Campground

Kanza Campground

61 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Glen Elder State Park
Kaw Campground

Kaw Campground

16 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Glen Elder State Park
Side Oats Campground
100%
(1)

Side Oats Campground

11 sites In Wilson State Park KS
Wheatgrass Campground
100%
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Wheatgrass Campground

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Wilson State Park KS
Walleye Point Campground

Walleye Point Campground

39 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Lovewell State Park
Southwinds Campground

Southwinds Campground

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Lovewell State Park
Cedar Point Campground

Cedar Point Campground

32 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Lovewell State Park
Cottonwood Campground

Cottonwood Campground

58 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Lovewell State Park
Willow Campground

Willow Campground

47 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Lovewell State Park
Goldenrod Campground

Goldenrod Campground

9 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Wilson State Park KS
Sunflower Campground

Sunflower Campground

6 sites In Wilson State Park KS
Sagewort Campground

Sagewort Campground

7 sites In Wilson State Park KS

Top-rated campgrounds near Waconda Lake

  • Atlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo
  • Atlas F Missile Silo
  • Atlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo
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Atlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents24 acres ¡ Wilson, KS
Come explore this incredible piece of Cold War History as you will get a tour of the underground Atlas F Missile Base!
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$35
 / night
  • Hayland Farms
  • Hayland Farms
  • Hayland Farms
100%
(5)

Hayland Farms

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents160 acres ¡ Dorrance, KS
Hayland Farms is a picturesque 120-acre hay meadow in North Central Kansas, featuring pristine native grasslands and scattered groves of trees, along with a lush 40-acre alfalfa patch. This charming property is home to Tom and Heddy Mahoney and is conveniently located just a few minutes south of I-70. For those seeking a tranquil escape, the camping area is nestled within a secluded grove of cedar and cottonwood trees, offering a serene retreat. The campground is equipped with a firepit, picnic tables, and a combination shower house and toilet facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay. (Note: Shower service's at camp ground are closed seasonally during winter and months where freezing temperature are possible. Alternative shower facilities are located in the aircraft hangar apartment.) Hayland Farms is also a private aviation airport and is identified on aeronautical sectional charts as 87KS. If you are and aviator and would like to use the campground/runways, you must call first to make arrangements. For additional information visit (haylandfarms.com). Click on "Pilot/Runway Information". Each fall, for one day, Hayland Farms comes alive as it hosts an aviation fly-in, a car and tractor show, and a variety of other exciting events. For more information on dates and activities, visit haylandfarms.com.
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  • Set in Stone Cabins, RV & Tent camp
  • Set in Stone Cabins, RV & Tent camp
  • Set in Stone Cabins, RV & Tent camp
91%
(22)

Set in Stone Cabins, RV & Tent camp

19 sites ¡ RVs, Tents3 acres ¡ Lucas, KS
Walking distance from the Garden of Eden, World Fanciest Toilet, Wilson State Lake and many other art studios and sites to see. Across the street you will find old-fashioned home cooking at the K 18 CafĂŠ. The convenience store across the street has groceries, charcoal, ice, a mechanic spot, pizza, wings, and a sub shop.
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$20
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The best camping near Waconda Lake guide

Overview

Waconda Lake camping puts you at the edge of Kansas’ largest lake, with over 660 sites to choose from—each one offering different angles on fishing, hiking, and swimming. Prices start at $20 a night, with an average around $40. Bring your dog, light a campfire, and don’t worry about showers—those are sorted too. If you want a conversation starter, book a night at the Atlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo (113 reviews), a Cold War relic set beneath the prairie. Prefer classic lake vibes? Set in Stone Cabins, RV & Tent camp (18 reviews) and Hayland Farms (5 reviews) keep you closer to the shoreline and wide-open skies. You’ll find sites tucked behind bluffs, near quiet coves, and out on windswept grassland. Locals know: an early morning swim here is hard to beat.

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