Travelers passing through Kansas can take advantage of the state's policy allowing one free overnight stay in roadside parks. Smith Center Roadside Area sits just outside town limits, providing municipal-managed camping access for RVs and other vehicles. The facility accommodates big rigs and offers ADA accessibility along with cell service coverage.
Martha Rose G. notes the town itself has attractions worth exploring during a stopover. The roadside area serves as a convenient base for campers needing an overnight break while traveling through north-central Kansas, particularly those hauling larger rigs who need reliable road access and space to maneuver.
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Location
Public CampgroundSmith Center Roadside Area is located in Kansas
Coordinates
39.78500096 N
98.79400028 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Grand Island, NE
- 2 hrs 23 min from Manhattan, KS
- 2 hrs 41 min from Lincoln, NE
- 3 hrs 3 min from Wichita, KS


