95 acres hosted by Susan T.
3 lodging sites · 7 tent sites
Best in Kansas: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Family-friendly
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Activities
Biking
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Field
Farm
98% 
392 Ratings · 254 reviews
Shelley D.recommends
November 19, 2024
Beside the Barn 3, park & camp
One night getaway
I stayed at the Light Center for a quick getaway after a stressful week. Although out in the country, it was easy to find with my navigation app. Watch for the camels that live at the house where you turn to get on the road where the camp is located.
This is a very unique property with a boho vibe. The Barn was cozy and unique with reading books and a big family table. While I didn’t use the kitchen, it was well-stocked with all you would need to prepare and eat meals.
It was off-season and it appeared that there were maintenance projects underway, but it did not detract from my experience. I plan to visit again and maybe stay in one of the barn rooms in the winter so that I can focus on enjoying the cozy Barn.
Tom P.recommends
November 13, 2024
Beside the Barn 1, park & camp
Loved camping at The Light Center! Such friendly folks!
Patrick K.recommends
November 9, 2024
Beside the Barn 1, park & camp
Good place to camp. Actually stayed at the third site in the woods. Nice, quiet and private. The folks staying there were super nice, and I would definitely camp there again!
Asher W.recommends
November 8, 2024
The Redtail Yurt
Loved the Yurt and everything about the Light Center! Beautiful natural landscape, trails throughout the woods near the ravine, pet friendly and a wonderful community to name a few positives!
Leeann R.recommends
November 7, 2024
The Redtail Yurt
Mother/daughter Adventure
I loved the yurt. I usually camp outside in a tent but this yurt protected us from some stormy weather conditions. Sleeping to the sound of rain hitting the canvas gave us the best night of sleep we’ve had in weeks. . Also, I love gravel biking and there were so many wonderful hilly, gravel rides nearby. I definitely think a group of gravel cyclists could enjoy a wonderful couple days- stay and play! Susan was kind and made sure we had lots of water. My daughter and I explored the many nearby trails. It’s beautiful with woody ravine on one side and gorgeous prairie on the other side. I discovered the barn had a massage chair and that was perfect after our trail race. I want to return with the rest of the family and have a game night while enjoying a huge open space fire pit.
Katie B.recommends
October 28, 2024
The Redtail Yurt
The yurt was amazing. The hospitality extended on site and advance communication made for a very smooth stay.
Location
Baldwin City, Franklin, Kansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Washtáge Moⁿzháⁿ (Kaw / Kansa), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Jíwere–Ñút’achi Máyaⁿ (Otoe-Missouria), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Susan T.
Joined in August 2015Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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