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Idle Hour Lake

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Idle Hour Lake near Altamont, KS, offers a camping experience surrounded by flat plains and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Parsons Arboretum and Big Hill Lake, providing opportunities for nature walks and water activities.

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LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Montgomery State Fishing Lake Dispersed

41 min away

Card Creek

52 min away

Drive Time

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1 hr 1 min from Joplin, MO
1 hr 36 min from Tulsa, OK
2 hrs 1 min from Springfield, MO
2 hrs 14 min from Fayetteville, AR

Location

Idle Hour Lake is located in Kansas

Coordinates

37.14300002 N
95.28800028 W

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T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 11/19/25
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

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Features

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Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets

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Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
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Michelle T.

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Reviewed May. 7, 2017

Hidden gem

This place is free to camp if you aren't using utilities, even then it's only $10. The lake is not very large, but we found a great spot by the water. Will definitely be coming back!