Lake Shawnee County Campground
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2021

So much to do and very close to Topeka

General: In addition to a campground, this county park has so much to offer including a seven-mile paved path around Lake Shawnee, disc golf, a heated fishing dock, softball complex, golf course, boat ramps, tennis courts, playground, picnic shelters, arboretum, and the Ted Ensley Gardens. The office was open until 7 pm so check-in was a breeze and the staff very friendly and welcoming. 

Sites/Facilities: The campground itself has 119 sites, situated on a peninsula jutting into the lake. All have water and electric (some 30 amp and some 50 amp). Many have views of the lake but unfortunately, they are all back-in and stacked up very close to each other so there is no privacy between sites. Our site (96) was on the end, so we had privacy on one side but could easily hear people in neighboring sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The fee is very reasonable ($20 or$18 for seniors). 

Activities: I saw people fishing in the lake, there is a nice playground, and there is a paved path around the lake which made for a nice walk. 

Restrooms: There are two restroom/shower/laundry facilities that were very clean (they had been cleaned by the time I went in at 7:30 am). 

Conclusion: You are not far from downtown Topeka so you will hear road noise and the occasional siren, but this campground and all facilities are a nice oasis near an urban area. I definitely recommend visiting the Ted Ensley gardens while there (no additional admission, by donation only).

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  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Shawnee County Campground by Lee D., April 1, 2021