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Atlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo

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· Wilson, Ellsworth, Kansas
24 acres hosted by Matthew F.
3 RV/tent sites
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Best in Kansas: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Amazing views
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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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Come explore this incredible piece of Cold War History as you will get a tour of the underground Atlas F Missile Base!This is the site of a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Silo which was abandoned by the Air Force in the 60's.   You can book separate from camping a historical tour of the Missile Base property and the underground Launch Control Center with a tunnel that leads to the 176 ft. deep Missile Silo.(This is a construction zone, as the bunker is being renovated into an underground home. Be prepared to sign liability waivers.) Located in the Smoky Hills of Kansas, you will be camping in beautiful fields with great views of a 250 MW windfarm. Hike over a mile of trails on the property and pick out your own camp spot. Join other guests at the top of the Missile Silo for a campfire at night and enjoy stargazing. Just mins away from the local tavern and restaurants in Wilson & a Brewery in the small town of Sylvan Grove. Nearby is Lake Wilson, one of the largest and cleanest lakes in the State, there are water sports and Epic rated mountain biking trails.
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Brad B.recommends
November 12, 2023
Missile Silo Adventure Camping
What a Blast (blast not included)
This is a place all historians, space enthusiasts, and younger generations should visit. Matthew the host and tour guide is soooo very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. The camping in the surroundings of the largest Wind Farm in Kansas was fun, but Matthew promises that there will soon be an Air B and B in the bunker itself very soon. Matthew has great plans for educating people not just on the history of this place but creating a sustainable environment underground (biosphere if you will). Aquaponics, hydroponics and things I don't quite understand -- ask Mathew when you are there. Please visit and have a great adventure
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Bill G.recommends
November 9, 2023
Missile Silo Adventure Camping
Heading East from Colorado
Matthew’s place is great! Super unique and Matthew is very knowledgeable… will definitely stop again.
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Teruko O.recommends
November 9, 2023
Missile Silo Adventure Camping
Matt was super friendly and responsive! I highly recommend doing the tour through the silo! He is very informative and hard working. You also get to learn more about him and what he's trying to do with the property, which sounds exciting! I look forward to coming back with my family and checking out some of the progress he's made.
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Shannon Y.recommends
October 31, 2023
Missile Silo Adventure Camping
Camped in my rooftop tent at site 1. Beautiful setting and very cool to see the silo as well. Definitely a unique campsite and glad I made it a stop on my road trip
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Sheldon M.recommends
October 28, 2023
Missile Silo Adventure Camping
Amazing site! Such incredible views. Accommodating host
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George P.recommends
October 17, 2023
Missile Silo Adventure Camping
Loved our stay
Very peaceful place. Great place to view sunrises and sunsets. The tour was enjoyable; Matthew’s excitement about his vision for the property is infectious.
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Wilson, Ellsworth, Kansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Washtáge Moⁿzháⁿ (Kaw / Kansa), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Pâri (Pawnee), Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Matthew F.Joined in August 2020
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