Camping near hiking trails in Kansas
54 camps in Kansas within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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.
Best areas for hiking
- Around Vassar12 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Manhattan11 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Topeka7 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Parsons6 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Russell5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Kansas are good for hiking?
54 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 0 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, 87% also offer fishing, 87% also offer boating & paddling, 72% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in KansasThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Cottonwood PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCottonwood Point is a spacious and shady campground located on the shores of Marion Reservoir. This Kansas getaway draws in thousands of visitors annually to enjoy the pristine lake…
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LongviewFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLongview Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest, offering peaceful, family-oriented camping. Longview offers families the chance to camp together in a group camp…
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Tuttle Creek CoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTuttle Creek Cove Campground is a large, quiet oasis located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.
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Outlet (Pomona Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOutlet Campground is located along 110 Mile Creek in eastern Kansas at Pomona Lake. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts. The reservoir covers…
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Riverside EastFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRiverside East Campground is located on the east bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas.
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Outlet(Melvern)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOutlet Campground is situated below the Melvern Lake Dam on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills of Kansas. Visitors enjoy the area's wide range of recreational activities, including…
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Arrow RockFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalArrow Rock Campground is situated on Melvern Lake on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills of Kansas. Visitors enjoy the area's wide range of recreational activities, including boating…
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Sylvan ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSylvan Park Campground is located below the dam at Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas.
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