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Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park

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Big Bear Campground at Pomona State Park is located near Pomona Lake, offering a landscape of open fields and wooded areas. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore Pomona Lake for fishing and boating or visit nearby hiking trails for outdoor activities.

Description

KS State Parks & Recreation

Pomona State Park

Located 30 miles south of Topeka on the south shore of Pomona Reservoir, about 1 mile north of K-268 on K-368, north of E. 229St.

This 490-acre park on the shore of 4,000-acre Pomona Reservoir features scenic beauty as well as an abundance of wildlife. Well-known by northeast Kansas residents for shady campsites and a great family atmosphere, Pomona State Park is in a transition zone from prairie to eastern woodlands and also offers great wildlife viewing. The park is nestled in an area with historical connections to the Santa Fe Trail, as well as easy access to several metropolitan areas.

The lake is popular with water skiers and anglers. Visitors can expect good crappie, catfish, white bass, and wiper fishing.

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Location

Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park is located in Kansas

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Directions

Pomona State Park 22900 S. Hwy 368, Vassar, KS 66543; Osage County, Kansas Park Office: GPS: N38 39.580 W95 36.012 From North - Topeka, KS South on US 75 25 miles Turn Left onto KS 268 4.5 miles Turn Left onto KS 368 1 mile - to Park Entrance From East - Ottawa, KS On KS 68 West 13.2 miles Stay Straight on KS 268 5 miles Turn Right on KS 368 1 mile - to Park Entrance From South - US 75 and I-35 Interchange On US 75 North 15.5 miles Turn Right on KS 268 4.5 miles Turn Left on KS 368 1 mile - to Park Entrance From West - US 56 and I-335 Kansas Turnpike - ADMIRE INTERCHANGE Right on US 56 West 10.2 miles Turn slight Right onto KS 31, 1.3 miles Turn Left following KS 31 (Market St., Osage City, KS) 1.5 miles Follow KS 31 East 7 miles Stay Straight onto KS 268, 4.5 miles Turn Left onto KS 368, 1 mile - to Park Entrance

Address

22900 S. Hwy. 368
Vassar, KS 66543

Coordinates

38.65591914316072 N
95.58997482892224 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Apr. 11, 2023

Yes...trees trees trees!

Got here in an incredible thunder ligtning/ high wind l/ hard rain storm. Woke up to beauty. Huuuuge campground but mostly empty. Laundromat!! But showers never warmed up

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  • Review photo of Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park by jeanine B., April 11, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park?

    Camping at Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park can cost between $10.00 and $100.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park?

    Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Big Bear Campground — Pomona State Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.