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Camping for fishing in Kansas

58 camps in Kansas that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 81°F and lows near 57°F.

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58camps for fishing
1free or dispersed
40reservable
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around Manhattan13 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  2. Around Vassar11 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  3. Around Topeka7 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  4. Around Yates Center5 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  5. Around Parsons4 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Kansas are good for fishing?

58 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 81°F and lows near 57°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 90% also offer boating & paddling, 79% also offer hiking, 66% also offer wildlife & birding.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Kansas

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • East Rolling Hills Park (Ks)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    East Rolling Hills day use park is the largest day use park the Corps of Engineers offers at Milford Lake with six shelters available for reservations. Each shelter location is unique but…

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  • Mound ValleyFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Mound Valley is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas.

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  • Lucas ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Lucas Park Campground is located on the north side of Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas.

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  • Kanza ViewFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Kanza View Picnic Shelter is located at the east end of Council Grove Dam just off Kansas Highway 177. It offers some of the most scenic views of the lake.

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  • Old TownFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    WATER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE DURING THE NON-PEAK SEASON. WATER AT ALL CAMPSITES, SHOWER BUILDINGS AND DUMPSTATIONS WILL BE TURNED OFF. VAULT RESTROOMS WILL BE AVAILBLE IN BOTH THE CAMPGROUND…

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  • Santa Fe TrailFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Santa Fe Trail Campground is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.

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  • Canning CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Canning Creek Cove Park is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.

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  • Whitehall BayFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Whitehall Bay Campground is located on the shores of Fall River Lake in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water…

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