Camping in Clinton State Park

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Clinton State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.  

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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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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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The Light Center

13 sites · Lodging, Tents95 acres · Baldwin City, KS
The Light Center is a 95 acre natural sanctuary nestled in a wooded creek valley amidst the farm land of Kansas. • We have a refinished community barn with two private rooms and a community kitchen, a 30ft Pacific Yurt and lots of great places to camp. • If you're just driving through or want an 'easy' camping experience with wifi, pitch your tent in the spacious yard around the barn. • We have lots of places to hike to and several wonderful remote camping spots. Choose from hiking out to camp near the large creek that winds through our land, gathering with friends in a meadow or tucking into a spot in the woods with a beautiful view of the Kansas plains. • Out here, on a clear night, you can see all of the stars. We are an organic, sustainable farm providing natural sacred spaces for hiking and camping. We welcome peaceful camping for people with reverence for the land and all beings. We have goats, free-range chickens, guinea hens, dogs and cats. For the safety of our livestock and other guests, we do require visitors to keep their dogs on a leash at all times. The Light Center is a retreat center serving as a beacon, lighting the way into a vibrant future. We are creating new paths with open hearts. We offer events, celebrations and ceremonies about harmonizing with the earth and inspiring personal, local and global connections. We provide a safe space to nurture and inspire spiritual growth and empower youth.
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Liberated Grounds

5 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Kansas City, MO
Welcome to Liberated Grounds – A Sanctuary for Soul, Soil & Story Tucked away on a 100-year-old property in Kansas City, Liberated Grounds is more than just a campsite — it’s a refuge for renewal, creativity, and connection. Here, the land breathes with history, imagination, and freedom. Pitch your tent beneath tall shade trees or rest and retreat in on the ranch. Whether you’re here to unplug, meditate, garden, write, or simply listen to the birds, there’s a place for you. Expect intentional stillness. Expect community if you want it, and solitude if you need it. This is a land in transformation — and you’re invited to be part of the story. ✨ What You’ll Experience • Open space for tent camping or car camping (we can provide tents) • Fire pits, hammocks, and garden beds • A creative atmosphere — perfect for artists, healers, and daydreamers • Access to seasonal programming: sound baths, campfire poetry, nature journaling, and self-guided rituals • Amenities: Bathroom access, water, ranch home + more amenities coming soon: compost toilet & solar lights 🌿 Perfect For: • Solo travelers, couples seeking peace, or day groups • Creatives needing a nature reset • Families introducing kids to eco-living • Spiritual folks craving Earth-aligned spaces Come as you are. Leave lighter.
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Inntirety Forest Healing Center

5 sites · Lodging5 acres · Edwardsville, KS
Transform Your Story Into A Fairytale. Reawaken Your Inner Child & Reconnect With Your Authentic Self In A 5-acre Enchanted Forest. The Inntirety Healing Center is a wilderness retreat and glamping area in Kansas City, KS. It offers a path for awakening your body, heart, and mind and restoring harmony with life through self-discovery and emergence into the senses. Inntirety is a forest restoration project powered by love, and it will forever be a work in progress! The camping areas and trails leading to them are groomed, finished, and regularly maintained. Please consider that Inntirety is not in the 'luxury' camping category, as this is not our intention. We try to integrate into the natural setting and provide an intimate and immersive experience by combining earthing, exploration, play, and discovery. We have beautiful and unique amenities, including a forest barrel sauna, a wood fire-heated clawfoot tub flower bath experience, a mini zipline, an outdoor shower, and hanging tree pods. Finally, enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, which you can self-prepare! We supply homemade waffle mix, oatmeal, coffee, and tea. This land holds so much history, and unfortunately, prior inhabitants used a small area within this beautiful forest as a dumping ground for old appliances, car parts, and other retired debris. We are carefully working on removing and restoring this space as we can. As a nod to the prior inhabitants of this land, we are carefully collecting any artifacts found and reintegrating them into our building projects or transforming them into found-object art pieces. 10 minutes from The Legends, Speedway, and American Royal(coming soon). 10 minutes from Azura Amphitheater & Renissance Festival Grounds. 20 minutes from Downtown Kansas City, Historic River Market KC, The Crossroads. 20 minutes from Overland Park Convention Center. We are a substance, alcohol-free area for many reasons. A bottle of wine or something to sip on by the fire is acceptable, but Inntirety is a place of healing and exploration. Thank you for observing this request. We live on the property in the main house. Google Maps is mildly accurate, but it is like saying we are located at our neighbor's property. The house is green and has a wrap-around deck. If you aren't sure, please feel free to text me. We want to acknowledge that Inntirety Healing Center is on the traditional, ancestral, and current home of Native Americans, Indigenous, and First Nations people. We ask you to join us in acknowledging the many tribal groups from our area, including the Jíwere, Kaw/Kansa, Otoe-Missouria, Shawnee, and Kickapoo tribes. We honor the elders, both past and present, and this calls us to continue to learn their stories and how to be better stewards of the land we occupy. Camping/Glamping Sites We have four glamping areas: two bell tents, a vintage pop-up camper, a tiny treehouse cabin, and a more primitive camping area with a tee-pee-style tent. Each site has a firepit or chiminea. If it is unsafe to burn, we will let you know. If conditions are dangerous for burning, each site has a mini BBQ grill. It is very important to keep your door zipped or shut. We try our hardest to keep bugs out so you are comfortable within. Each site has insense, and this is a magical bug detourant. Inntirety Cafe / Lounge Mini-Kitchen Area If you don't feel like cooking or preparing your morning coffee at your site, you can use the community mini-kitchen area in the Inntirety Cafe. There are cooking utensils, a 2-burner electric stovetop, a French press, an electric kettle, and pots and pans. There is also a water station within the kitchen area. There is complimentary coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, butter, cooking oil, and a few other items for cooking. Please clean up the area if you decide to use the community mini-kitchen. * We do not have running water inside the community area, but a sink is set up near the Forest Sauna for washing dishes. Inntirety Lounge Our community lounge is located within the Inntirety Cafe. Inside, you will find books, games, art supplies, and more. You are welcome to cool off, chill out, and relax during your stay. If you would like to borrow a book, game, etc., to return it to your campsite, please return it upon leaving. Solar Shower Just outside of the Forest Sauna is a solar shower with a small changing area. We have a water warming station near the outdoor sink to use for your shower. Inside the cafe, there is a laundry basket you can place your laundry in after you are done. Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner are in a basket by the shower. Solar Shower Instructions: If you want a warm shower, plug in the water heater near the sink. It takes about 1 hour to heat the water. Fill the white bucket with water. Walk over to the solar shower area and place it on the cinder blocks. Put water pump in the bucket. To turn on the pump, press the button for 3 seconds first and then once to activate. Groomed Trails The Inntirety forest has a groomed trail about a 3/4 mile loop. If you go off the trail, please be aware that you will probably get poison ivy, ticks, and other things you might not want to bring home as a souvenir. Please stay on the trails. Zip Line We have a 100ft zip line that guests are free to use. Please sign a waiver in the lounge before usage. Forest Spa Add-Ons: Wilderness Barrel Sauna Please let us know if you would like to use the sauna. It takes some time for it to heat up. Further instruction is at the sauna. We will ask that you sign a liability release if you want to use the sauna.
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Basswood Resort

97 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents85 acres · Platte City, MO
RV Park & Campground Near Kansas City Discover the allure of the great outdoors at Basswood Resort, your premier destination near Kansas City. Our award-winning campground effortlessly combines tranquility and adventure, delivering an unforgettable experience. With RV sites, tent camping and a variety of vacation rentals, we have a place for you. Unwind by our seasonal swimming pool, catch a prize fish from our stocked lakes, or join in the fun with our range of outdoor games and themed weekends. For our younger guests, the Super Play Structure promises endless fun in a safe and engaging environment. From convenience to comfort, Basswood Resort has you covered. Indulge in a tasty treat at our on-site Pizza Parlor, refresh your wardrobe at our laundry facilities, and stay connected with WiFi available in designated areas. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an outdoor adventure, Basswood Resort, a leading Kansas City campground and RV park, promises an unforgettable experience. Come home to Basswood Resort – where memories are made, and adventures await.
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Perdue Homestead Farm

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Edgerton, MO
Nestled in historic Platte County, Missouri, our property provides an rural agritourism experience off-grid out in the natural environment. We are 20 minutes from historic Weston, MO, 30 minutes from historic St. Joseph, and 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City. We also offer local, farm fresh, grass raised Beef and Pork products from famous McBee Meats (series the McBee Dynasty). Please contact Host or order under extra's before your arrival. Includes Brats, Ground Beef, Beef Sticks, all-beef hot dogs, beef sticks, Eggs, etc. We are a 420 friendly property. Campers must comply to all Missouri regulations. Under no circumstances should visitors trespass over to any of the neighboring properties. We have had multiple campers trespassing across the fence to the neighbors property. Neighbors are nice people but because of the multiple incidents and damage done to fences and their property, they did notify me that they will prosecute. Thank you for respecting this policy.
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Forest Retreat & Spa

4 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Kansas City, KS
*NEW UPDATE construction work is complete - easier access to camping/RV site #1 with level clearings at site #2 & #3. one acre fenced dog run for four legged campers - can access with a 4 wheel drive or dispersed camping to relax under the stars with your your furry friend.* 8 acres of Foraging orchard with a meandering creek - close to city attractions Learn more about this land: Forest Retreat Located 10 min from downtown and 7.5 miles from Legends ( home of Sporting KC! ), this historic farmstead boasts 8 acres of foraging orchards, a meandering creek and a bevy of sweet hens. (Free eggs :) Multiple campsites available : Forest Garden - ( 2 campsites ) Autumn Olive grove - ( 4 campsites ) Stoney Creek - ( 1 campsite ) Meadow Pass - ( 3 campsites ) One acre fenced dog run (drive in) RV site with water and electrical hook up (RV and campers 18' and under please)
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The Hitch N' Post

5 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Wellsville , KS
Enjoy the beautiful timber, canoe pond, peaceful creek, the native wildlife, and the sound of nature throughout the property. Disc golf, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing, and swimming in creeks are favorites by most guests. Guests can also learn how to throw a tomahawk, hunting knife, and atlatl near the camping sites. Learn more about this land: Enjoy the beautiful timber, canoe the pond, peaceful creek, the native wildlife, and the sound of nature throughout the property. Disc golf, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing, and swimming in the creek are favorites by most guests. Guests can also learn how to throw a tomahawk, hunting knife, and atlatl near the camping sites. Our campsites are just a short walk from the farmhouse ,or drive right to your camp site. . To your own private location. If you are bringing an RV, for an additional charge there is a gravel lot with water and electrical hook ups.
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Camping in Clinton State Park guide

Overview

About

Located close to the University of Kansas, Clinton State Park provides some down home outdoor recreational bliss. Enjoy the abundance of scenic beauty in and around the lake. Nature nerds can frolic through hiking and mountain biking trails, anglers can cast their luck at some trout, and anyone up for some friendly competition will love the volleyball! Other activities include swimming, playgrounds, picnics, wildlife viewing, and toasting your beer to the magnificent sunset. At night, curl up with the stars in your tent, or live it up in a fan-dancy cabin rental! Now who said Kansas was flat?

Notable campgrounds

  • Campground #3: Offers a mix of 84 primitive and 176 water and electric sites, perfect for a serene camping experience.
  • Elk Creek Cabin: A pet-friendly option with stunning lake views, ideal for those who want a touch of comfort in the wild.
  • Deer Creek Cabin: Provides a cozy retreat with easy access to trails and a picturesque porch view of the lake.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early, as reservations for campsites open on December 15 at 12pm CST for the following year.
  • Utilize the CampIt KS mobile app for convenient booking and information on available sites.
  • Consider off-peak seasons for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
  • Explore nearby camping options if your preferred site is unavailable.

When to go

The prime time to visit Clinton State Park is between April 1st and October 31st, when all campsites are reservable and the park is brimming with life. However, be mindful of the water shutoff in late October and prescribed burns in September, which may affect your stay.

Know before you go

  • Check the park alerts for any closures or important updates before your visit.
  • Remember to turn off frost-free hydrants after use to prevent freezing and damage.
  • Accessibility is a priority, with ADA accessible sites and cabins available.
  • For a smooth entry, the park office operates from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on weekends.
  • Be prepared for the outdoors with sunscreen and bug spray, especially if you're hitting the trails.
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