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Marysville City Park

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Walking, biking, and frisbee golf are all within reach at Marysville City Park, a municipally managed campground set inside an active city park in Marysville, Kansas. The park also has a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a playground, making it a functional overnight stop with more to do than most free sites along this stretch of northeast Kansas.

The campground layout takes some figuring out. Sites are scattered around a circular drive, with RV spots around the perimeter and a tent area in the center. Hookup spots require pulling over the curb onto dirt-and-grass pads, and the sites themselves are not well marked. Reviewers consistently note that electric hookups are limited, with roughly three spots offering 30/50 amp service and a handful of additional tent sites with 20-amp plugs. Potable water is available from spigots in the park, and a dump station sits near the entrance off South 10th Street. Bathrooms are on-site, though no showers are available, and at least one reviewer found them closed during the off-season in late November.

The campground is free, with donations accepted via a box on the restroom building. Lyndell A. stayed the maximum five nights and used the time to visit the local Pony Express station and museum, noting the Wagon Wheel Cafe as worth a stop. Restaurants are within walking distance of the park, and the town has enough to fill a short stay. The black squirrels that roam the grounds get repeated mentions across reviews.

The maximum stay is listed at seven nights in some reviews and five in others, so confirming current limits before an extended stay is worth doing. The park sits near a police station, which several campers note as a factor in feeling comfortable overnight. Waterville City is another municipal option roughly 11 miles southwest for campers routing through the region. This site works best for self-contained RVers or tent campers who want a no-cost stop with basic hookups in a walkable small town.

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Map & DirectionsMarysville City Park is located in Kansas near Marysville

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39.83794878 N
96.64643828 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups

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Drive Time

56 min from Manhattan, KS
1 hr 13 min from Lincoln, NE
1 hr 33 min from Topeka, KS
1 hr 54 min from Lawrence, KS

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Many campers appreciated this free city park with electric hookups and dump station, though sites require driving over curbs and aren't well-marked. Common feedback included quiet nights and safe location, with voluntary donations supporting continued operations.

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Nancy S.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 14, 2025

Delightful city park

This is the PERFECT spot for overnight stop. In town, beautiful park. Donations only with electricity at the sights. Only a few sites for rigs.

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Month of VisitApril

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Beth W.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 21, 2023

Donation Only!

A sweet little city park in a sweet little city. Electric hookups. Water available at a central pump. Bathrooms were closed for the season Nov. 20 when I was here.

Month of VisitNovember

vernon S.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2023

Sweet little park

Park is free. With hookups. Cute little town. Lots to see. Wish there were more of these out there

Always C.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2023

City park RV and tents

As you enter the park off of 10th street the bathroom and dump station are on the right. 3 spots have electric. 2 were taken when we arrived. Donations accepted ( how could you not) there were a couple of potable water spigots available. Previous reviews were spot on. Great little town. For the tent campers there are 5 spots with 20 amp power plugs also.

Siteone on the right.

Month of VisitJune

Michael S.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 22, 2023

Nice place to stay

Very nice place, sites are not well marked. You have to climb the curb to get to the site, and its dirt, with some grass, and lots of nice trees. We had electric at our site and they did have water available in March, dump station is nearby as well. Bathrooms where closed.

Month of VisitMarch

Kayleena B.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2022

Sweet stop

Pretty good place to stop. Only stayed for one night. Cute dog park close by. Close tiny human park. Pool close by, it was closed when we were there. Cute places to eat short drive away. You can tent with or without power. Has water and electric hook ups on a couple spots. On certain spots they have one of each, or none. Has Bathrooms, no showers. It’s free to stop here!! They have donation box which I hope you donate so they can keep this place going.

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Month of VisitApril

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Lyndell A.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 28, 2021

Friendly

Stayed here the allowed 5 nites & really enjoyed it. Went to the Pony Express station & museum, & was pleasantly surprised by how interesting & informative it was. You have to eat at the Wagon Wheel Cafe! Excellent food. Camping is free, but they have a donation box on the restroom wall. Free dump station also. Water & electric hook ups.

SiteFree

Month of VisitNovember

Art Of T.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 22, 2021

Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem that you want to keep a secret. Nice park, with nice campsites. Make sure to leave a donation, well worth it.

Site2

Month of VisitJuly

Geo&Deb T.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

So nice I don't want to share it!

A beautiful city park with full hookups available in a really pretty town! And free, although they do take donations and I would recommend it so they can continue to provide this great service.

We found it a bit confusing even finding the spots - so enter from S 10th Street and take the last right into the park and look for the power pedestals. Sites seem very level, offer 50/30 amp hookups along with water. Also an RV dump! Cool black squirrels everywhere, and the park has a swimming pool, tennis courts, restrooms and many other amenities. You can stay up to 7 nights.

We'll definitely stay here again if we find ourselves in this part of Kansas again!

Month of VisitJune

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Mindy

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 28, 2020

We keep coming back!

We initially thought oh what a great overnight spot but have found this to be so much more! Location is perfect, quiet city park near police station. Walking/biking trails, playground, frisbee golf, restaurants with in walking distance, it’s a beautiful setting and the squirrels, black squirrels are everywhere. Limited spots with 30/50 amp are available, they are pull off as in drive over the curb and park. I did mention limited as in very few, I can’t express this enough as I think I saw 3 maybe 4 spots with electric hookups. Sites are free, donations accepted- box is located on the building that houses the restrooms and near water station.

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Lee G.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 24, 2019

Limited space

We stopped here and snagged a 30/50 amp spot with water which was just a small gravel pull off on the street through the park. We noticed several locals had parked in other RV spots to get out and walk their dogs so the available space was pretty limited. But the space was free so there’s that. We felt safe here.

Jim S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2019

My favorite small town

Claim to fame is their Black Squirrels. Wonderfull town with several museums. Don't pass this town without stopping.

Sue V.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 5, 2018

Sweet city park

Sties are scattered around a circular drive through this small city park. There is an area for tents in the center, RVs around the perimeter. There are electric connections in some of the spots. Not very well defined…you drive up over the curb to park for some spots.

Tenting is free. I'm in a van and did not need electric so I assume it's also free to stay. I saw no place to pay anyway.

busy little place in the evening. Very quite at night. Clean. Safe. Restrooms no showers.

Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

How does trash service work when camping at Marysville City Park?

Marysville City Park maintains a clean environment for campers, though specific trash service details aren't explicitly defined. Since this is a well-maintained city park, trash receptacles are likely available in common areas. Campers should follow standard outdoor ethics by packing out what they pack in and using available trash facilities. For longer stays, check with local park management about any specific trash disposal guidelines or locations.

What camping facilities are available at Marysville City Park?

Marysville City Park offers camping facilities for both RVs and tents. The park features electric hookups at several sites, with 30/50 amp connections available. There's a central water source with potable water spigots, and a dump station is located near the bathrooms at the park entrance off 10th Street. The camping area includes a circular drive with tent camping in the center and RV spots around the perimeter. Additional amenities include bathrooms (though these may be closed seasonally), walking/biking trails, a playground, frisbee golf course, and a nearby dog park. The park is set in a beautiful location with plenty of trees providing shade.

Are reservations required for camping at Marysville City Park?

Reservations are not required for camping at Marysville City Park. The park operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is free, though donations are encouraged and appreciated to help maintain this service. There's a donation box located on the restroom building. The park allows stays of up to 5 nights. Since the number of sites with hookups is limited (approximately 3 electric sites), arriving early may be beneficial, especially during busier times when local residents might use some spots for day use activities.

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