96% (2.7K) • 49 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kansas
Geist Family Farms
1. Geist Family Farms
100%
(46)
1 site · Tent, RV · Topeka, KS
Geist Family Farms is a beautiful, peaceful 25 acres just north of Topeka, Kansas. The property features a well-stocked pond, wooded area with a creek, firepit, large fishing dock, and sandy swimming beach. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, camping, campfires, walking trails and exploring this peaceful property.
There is only one campsite on property offering a private, safe and fun experience exclusively for you and your group.
Geist Family Farms is 15 minutes from downtown Topeka, 10 mins from grocery store, and only 5 mins from gas, restaurants and conveniences.
Owners live on-site, and are available when needed.
Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$88
/ night
Council Grove Lake
2. Council Grove Lake
100%
(2)
119 sites · Council Grove, Kansas
Discover the serene beauty of Council Grove Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Wilson Lake
3. Wilson Lake
100%
(3)
268 sites · Dorrance, Kansas
Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Wilson Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
El Dorado State Park
4. El Dorado State Park
88%
(4)
847 sites · El Dorado, Kansas
El Dorado State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kanopolis State Park
5. Kanopolis State Park
100%
(3)
147 sites · Kanopolis, Kansas
Discover Kanopolis State Park's rugged beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
John Redmond Lake
6. John Redmond Lake
100%
(1)
82 sites · New Strawn, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of John Redmond Reservoir.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake
7. Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake
100%
(1)
108 sites · Cherryvale, Kansas
Kansas isn’t exactly known for watery wonderlands, which is why Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake is such a gem of a find. It’s one of the clearest lakes in the state, well known to trophy anglers and locals. Come and enjoy all your favorite wet and wild adventures, including swimming, fishing, boating, and waterskiing. There are three campgrounds, beautiful equestrian trails, and a sandy beach for all your summertime relaxation needs. Pack a picnic and unwind for the day, or extend your stay at one of the full-service campgrounds. Trail riders can make use of primitive camping facilities when they’re out horsing around. For adventures on land and in the water, head out to Big Hill Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Webster State Park
8. Webster State Park
93 sites · Stockton, Kansas
A prairie oasis with scenic trails and abundant wildlife, Webster State Park draws nature-loving campers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Fall River Lake
9. Fall River Lake
56 sites · Climax, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of Fall River Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kanopolis Lake
10. Kanopolis Lake
167 sites · Kanopolis, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of Kanopolis Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Tuttle Creek Lake
11. Tuttle Creek Lake
59 sites · Olsburg, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of Tuttle Creek Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
96% (2.7K) • 49 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kansas
Geist Family Farms
1. Geist Family Farms
100%
(46)
1 site · Tent, RV · Topeka, KS
Geist Family Farms is a beautiful, peaceful 25 acres just north of Topeka, Kansas. The property features a well-stocked pond, wooded area with a creek, firepit, large fishing dock, and sandy swimming beach. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, camping, campfires, walking trails and exploring this peaceful property.
There is only one campsite on property offering a private, safe and fun experience exclusively for you and your group.
Geist Family Farms is 15 minutes from downtown Topeka, 10 mins from grocery store, and only 5 mins from gas, restaurants and conveniences.
Owners live on-site, and are available when needed.
Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$88
/ night
Council Grove Lake
2. Council Grove Lake
100%
(2)
119 sites · Council Grove, Kansas
Discover the serene beauty of Council Grove Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Wilson Lake
3. Wilson Lake
100%
(3)
268 sites · Dorrance, Kansas
Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Wilson Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
El Dorado State Park
4. El Dorado State Park
88%
(4)
847 sites · El Dorado, Kansas
El Dorado State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kanopolis State Park
5. Kanopolis State Park
100%
(3)
147 sites · Kanopolis, Kansas
Discover Kanopolis State Park's rugged beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
John Redmond Lake
6. John Redmond Lake
100%
(1)
82 sites · New Strawn, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of John Redmond Reservoir.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake
7. Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake
100%
(1)
108 sites · Cherryvale, Kansas
Kansas isn’t exactly known for watery wonderlands, which is why Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake is such a gem of a find. It’s one of the clearest lakes in the state, well known to trophy anglers and locals. Come and enjoy all your favorite wet and wild adventures, including swimming, fishing, boating, and waterskiing. There are three campgrounds, beautiful equestrian trails, and a sandy beach for all your summertime relaxation needs. Pack a picnic and unwind for the day, or extend your stay at one of the full-service campgrounds. Trail riders can make use of primitive camping facilities when they’re out horsing around. For adventures on land and in the water, head out to Big Hill Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Webster State Park
8. Webster State Park
93 sites · Stockton, Kansas
A prairie oasis with scenic trails and abundant wildlife, Webster State Park draws nature-loving campers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Fall River Lake
9. Fall River Lake
56 sites · Climax, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of Fall River Lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kanopolis Lake
10. Kanopolis Lake
167 sites · Kanopolis, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of Kanopolis Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Tuttle Creek Lake
11. Tuttle Creek Lake
59 sites · Olsburg, Kansas
Discover the natural splendor of Tuttle Creek Lake and its outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Janna
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The site was quiet and felt private. There was plenty of space for 4 tents and our outdoor games. My dog enjoyed being able to explore freely.
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Penny
August 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With kids
I took my grandsons aged 12 and 9 in my travel trailer. There is a wonderful dock, benches, deck chairs, and a fire pit. The beautiful pond and biting fish kept the boys happy along with building a fire. There is a shed which we visited in the evening for a shower and to watch tv. The most perfect views. I hope to make it back someday. Hosts are lovely people with beautiful children.
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Kaitlin
June 2025
21 ft pop-up camper
With kids
We had a wonderful time staying on Allie's land! The private bathroom and shower area was very clean. They were accommodating and kind and even brought us fish food and worms. The catfish were huge and fun to watch! It was an incredibly peaceful experience. Thank you!
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Winton
June 2025
Tent
This site was perfect for our camper-children. Even beyond the excellent tent camp area and excellent fishing available, was the cordial and authentically real hospitality of Ryan and Allie.
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Chris
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot and host was awesome. Fishing was great.
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Cori
May 2025
Tent
With pets
My daughter, dogs, and I stayed in our tent by the pond. It was quiet and secluded but we were also just a few minutes drive from groceries and anything else we might have needed. The mowed paths were great, they gave us a map of all the paths on the property. My daughter loved playing in the pond and watching the fish. We ran to town and bought floatie chairs to add to the fun. In the morning there was a family of geese with five babies that floated around on the pond while we packed up. I felt safe and had a relaxing time. Hosts are very kind and helpful.
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Jon
May 2025
Tent
Great spot in Topeka. Completely private and very relaxing. 10/10 would recommend staying here.
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Rob
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Such an epic trip for so many reasons. First, it’s hands-down one of the best fishing spots in Kansas. We probably got 35 to 40 fish the entire weekend bass, crappie, catfish (some over 10 pounds) sunfish and even a perch. Second, it’s a really great piece of land and the owners are simply incredible people. They brought us firewood and they had ice and a wonderful shower to use after a long day in nature. Third, close enough for needs but far enough to see the stars. Book it! You’ll love it.
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The best waterside camping in Kansas guide
Where to go
Eastern Kansas’s Metro Areas and Lakes
Head out from the state’s main population centers, including Topeka and the Kansas City metro, to find gleaming lakes amid the grasslands. Several popular state parks are found in this region, including Clinton Lake State Park, Perry State Park, and Tuttle Creek State Park. Combine your camping adventures with boating, fishing, and biking.
Hills, Prairies, and Cities of Central Kansas
True to its reputation, Kansas is a land of vast prairies. The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve protects a tiny remnant of the 170 million acres of prairies that once covered North America, and the Flint Hills provide some of the state’s most dramatic landscapes, with jagged ridges rising from the grasslands. For scenic lakeside camping, the Army Corps of Engineers operates campgrounds on Council Grove Lake and the Marion Reservoir. Eisenhower State Park and El Dorado State Park are welcoming options with grasslands and woodlands. Many private RV parks are also found near Wichita and along Interstate 70.
Western Kansas
Dodge City is practically synonymous with the Wild West. Where outlaws fought on dusty streets now stand a number of museums telling wild tales of Wyatt Earp, cattle drives, and bygone days. To explore the landscapes of the high prairies, head to the Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and the Cimarron National Grassland, which protects over 100,000 acres. Camping in western Kansas includes a cluster of RV parks near Dodge City and other towns in the region, particularly along Interstate 70. Share the land with a prairie dog colony by camping at Prairie Dog State Park or camp lakeside at Cedar Bluff State Park, which has a unique BMX track. Escape the prairies to find Historic Lake Scott State Park, which is home to deep canyons, woodlands, and towering bluffs.