4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Atchison, Kansas RV camping options include several parks within driving distance. Basswood Country RV Resort offers 50-amp electric hookups, sewer connections, and water at sites that accommodate large motorhomes. Tranquility RV Park in Kansas provides 25 RV sites with full hookups including 30/50-amp electric service, water, and sewer. At AOK Campground & RV Park in St. Joseph, Missouri, travelers find spacious RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Some parks feature concrete pads while others have gravel surfaces. "The sites were extremely close (especially the RV sites)," noted one camper about Perry State Park.
Several RV parks in the region remain open year-round while others operate seasonally. Near St. Joseph, Love's RV Hookup provides basic overnight stays with 6 sites offering electric and water connections plus access to dump station facilities. Many parks accommodate pets with designated dog areas, though waste management can be inconsistent. Cell service varies significantly between locations - Basswood Country RV Resort reportedly has "poor cellular reception on all major carriers and slow WiFi." For RVs requiring maintenance, options exist in nearby Kansas City, though reviews caution against certain service centers. Advance reservations are recommended during summer months and fall weekends when occupancy rates typically peak.
"Good area, quiet, and reasonably priced!"
from $45 - $575 / night
"It's located 20 miles north of Kansas City and had full hookups, and even wifi and cable. It was beautiful and well kept. We were lucky enough to get a site across from one of its 5 small lakes."
"Very clean bathhouses and property, friendly staff, nice pool, great fishing, fun family activities, nice camp store/pizza kitchen."
from $56 - $59 / night
"We arrived around midnight and there was very limited parking. We did not plan to use the RV hook ups but there seemed to still be one available slot if we wanted it."
from $32 / night
"It is a great place to unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet. Fishing is great and kayaking was enjoyed."
from $15 - $40 / night
"Level, Concrete pad, full hookups. (30-50 amp) Not much shade during the day but nice row if trees for afternoon shade. Several sites are along the road, with little room to spare."
"This camp is easy in and out, close to St Joseph, some concrete pads, some gravel. We will stay here again next year"
"Great place for a somewhat long stay. Staff are very nice and sweet, there’s free WiFi, lots of pull through spots, has a dump station and allows pets. Overall very family friendly."
"My husbands job took us to Merriam Kansas and we needed a place to stay, we made reservations at Walnut Grove. We were surprised to find it in the middle of a neighborhood."
from $62 - $131 / night
"Located on the property there are RV sites and rental cabins. All RV sites were concrete with 50/30/20 amp, water and sewer. Back-in sites on rows 1 and 3 and pull through sites on row 2."
"Pay more for the pull through you’ll have tons of parking even if your rig is big. Our rig is 44 ft and we parked two 2500’s on the pad no problem."
from $300 / night
"We had hoped to get in around dinner with time to enjoy the pool, but we left way later than planned. The hosts were so nice and organized…texting us late check in info."
"We just came off 2-3 weeks of hot dirty, dusty, un-level, gravelly, marginally maintained campgrounds and this campground was sheer heaven! Clean level concrete pads with hook ups that worked!"
from $40 - $45 / night
"We like traveling highway 36 going and coming from Indiana to Colorado and back. Brandon and Family are great host and will greet you when you arrive."
from $33 - $38 / night
TravelerThe price is good. We paid just under 13usd for a basic primitive site. The bathrooms are limited and pretty rough as one might expect. Otherwise, we found it quiet, peaceful and pretty. Good location to Laurence and get a good coffee and donut.
GuideLots of big sites in Cornflower loop some shaded. Bathroom needs an update; I wouldn’t use the shower as too disgusting so can’t rate the water temperature.
ScoutFree laundry, (only 1 washer & dryer per bath area) showers, and right on the lake. Has tent camping up to 14 days, and its pretty laid back and clean. Huge facilities, no electric for tent spots but they have it in bathrooms. Fire pits and picnic table. Buy 3- get 4 nights for seniors 62+.
ScoutWe set up our little camper trailer in one of the primitive loops, backed into the trees. Access to the white and blue trail loops from the campground either via some rickety stairs or from a trail next to the cabins. Relatively close to the bathroom and shower house for water. Campsite was great, but the campground in general could use a little bit of trash pickup and general spiffing up
TravelerOur camp site was great! We stayed in Loop C and there’s bathrooms scattered all around the loop, pets welcome, no visitors past 10pm and no fires past midnight. Nice and peaceful and everyone around was courteous and friendly. 10/10 recommend staying here. Lots of acorns, if you stay under any trees so be aware! Also, there was sites that are one camper can fit in and other sites that have two right next to each other for family camping together!
RangerSites were nicely spaced and generally close to level. Paved roads. Our site 168 was surfaced with reclaimed asphalt. Lots of shade and clean. Many sites are electric only with 30 amps with water available in several locations in park. Good Starlink at my site.
ScoutGood area, quiet, and reasonably priced!
GuideWater, sewer and electricity worked fine. Very basic store
GuideStayed at Cedar Ridge campground. Originally planned a 2 night stay. Ended up extending for total of 7 nights.
Pull thru and back-in sites, all are paved and level.
Clean bathrooms and good laundry room too.
Really nice place. Lots of shade or more sunny sites are available.
Army Corps of Engineers does it again.
Atchison, Kansas camping options extend beyond the city limits with nearby options in Missouri and Kansas. Most campgrounds in the region sit at elevations between 800-1,100 feet with rolling terrain common throughout the Missouri River Valley. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-95°F with humidity levels averaging 65-80% during peak camping months.
Fishing opportunities: Basswood Country RV Resort features five small lakes where fishing requires no license. "You could fish in the lakes and didn't even need a license. We watched kids get excited as they caught fish after fish," reports Shannon G.
Family activities: The area campgrounds organize regular weekend events throughout summer. "Every weekend there are organized activities such as arts and crafts, fishing contests, duck races and frozen t-shirt contests in the pool, and a Saturday evening outdoor movie," notes Tori G. about Basswood Country RV Resort.
City exploration: Deer Creek Valley RV Park provides convenient access to regional attractions. "Central Topeka location minutes from the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District, the Capitol, the Topeka Zoo, and the Evel Knevel Museum," writes Jennifer B.
Clean facilities: AOK Campground & RV Park maintains well-kept restrooms and common areas. "Very, very clean bathrooms and laundry. Hosts present and helpful. Would stay again without hesitation," states Katy M.
Level sites: Most rv campgrounds near Atchison, Kansas feature sites designed for easy setup. At Deer Creek Valley RV Park, "The sites were all nice and wide, level, and pull through...such an easy set up! Super clean and nice people all around," according to Delci L.
Pool access: Several campgrounds offer swimming options during summer months. "The pool was small but was clean and fenced," mentions Brenda L. about AOK Campground. For families seeking water recreation, "Kids loved the blob (whatever you call the bounce pads)" at Basswood Country RV Resort, adds Angela C.
Airport proximity: Worlds of Fun Village and other campgrounds may experience aircraft noise. At Basswood Country RV Resort, "Hope you like airplanes!!! Not too far from KCI and planes making their final decent fly right over top," warns GW C.
Seasonal operations: Operating schedules vary between campgrounds. Worlds of Fun Village operates from "Mar 1 - Oct 30" according to their listing information, while other facilities like Walnut Grove RV Park remain open "All year."
Highway noise: Some campgrounds sit near major highways. At AOK Campground & RV Park, "The only reason it isn't getting 5 stars is the proximity to the freeway, you can hear it very clearly (jake brakes and all) continuously," explains Stephanie B.
Playground access: Walnut Grove RV Park and several other campgrounds offer play areas. "Kids loved playing on the playground in the morning while we packed up," shares Delci L. about her stay at Deer Creek Valley.
Recreation options: Look for campgrounds with multiple activities. "There was a store which had a pizza place inside, playgrounds, swimming pool, outdoor games, a game room, volleyball, trails, and even golf carts for rent. Very family friendly place," notes Shannon G.
Site selection: Request sites away from long-term residents when possible. "We visited Basswood Country RV Resort in October 2020. All in all our experience was a positive one, but prospective visitors should know that there is a large section of long term renters that you must drive through to get to the short term sites," advises Drew S.
Premium sites: Consider paying extra for better located sites at Atchison, Kansas rv campgrounds. At Walnut Grove RV Park, "We stopped here for the night and had a great stay. Only 10 minutes away from Joe's original Kansas City BBQ (super delicious). We did pay for the premium pull through site, so we had more room," recommends Mary.
Hookup positioning: Check utility locations before setup. "The utilities are at the far backside of the pad and based on our rig's configuration with the wet bay towards the front, we needed 25' or more of hose and electric cord," reports MickandKarla W. about their stay at Love's RV Hookup.
Storm protection: Some facilities offer weather safety features. At Deer Creek Valley RV Park, "The showers double as a storm shelter so they are huge and cavernous, but very clean and nice," notes Jim G.
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