RV campgrounds around Belleville, Kansas offer overnight and extended stays in north-central Kansas. The area sits at approximately 1,500 feet elevation in the Republican River valley with rolling hills and farmland dominating the landscape. Campgrounds are distributed within the city limits and in surrounding communities, with most RV parks operating year-round despite seasonal temperature variations.
What to do
Disc golf access: Chautauqua Park in nearby Beloit provides free RV camping with electrical hookups adjacent to disc golf facilities. "It's a community park with spaces that allow free parking for up to 10 days. Right next to a community pool if you're up for a swim!" reports camper J.P. at Beloit, Kansas City Park-Chautauqua.
Lake recreation: Located 25 miles northwest of Belleville, Lovewell State Park offers water activities and trails. "We take our kayaks with us and enjoy exploring the coves around the lake. Lovewell is a man made lake for irrigation purposes so if there is a dry year the lake will be low," notes Krystal N. from Cedar Point Campground.
Winter camping opportunities: Off-season camping provides quieter experiences with fewer crowds. "We have visited Lovewell many times during the summer, but this was our first winter trip. The camp fire ring was THE BEST I have EVER seen! It was spacious to accommodate a substantial fire, and had an ADJUSTABLE grill grate," shares Ethan E. about winter camping at Cedar Point.
What campers like
Concrete pad accessibility: Level, paved sites provide stability for RVs and trailers. "We are at a level concrete pad site. Water is available but not at our site. There are two long-term campers here with permits. Some sites have concrete, others are grass," explains Marilyn S. about Riverside Park in nearby Hebron.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses and amenities receive consistent praise. "Glad to have electric hook up to run AC in August worth the $25 restrooms with showers and are well maintained. AT&T good cell service. Some sites have water hookups," notes Rolly V. about Riverside Park.
Affordability: Several campgrounds offer free or low-cost options for overnight stays. "4 electrical RV sites. Camp for a maximum of 10 days during the 60-day period. Dumpsite is in front of a white building. There is a donation box if you would like to donate," explains Bonnie L. about Beloit, Kansas City Park-Chautauqua.
What you should know
Seasonal water availability: Water services may be limited during colder months. "The bathrooms were open, however there was no running water. Showers and the main store were both closed, not surprisingly with it being winter," reports Ethan E. about winter camping at Cedar Point Campground.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. "We couldn't get any cell service so we had to use our imaginations and get creative, and go on lots of walks and trails (which is really why we started camping anyway)," shares Shannon G. about Cedar Point Campground.
Reservation systems: Most RV campgrounds near Belleville operate on first-come, first-served basis. "Sites are FCFS- no reservations. Free camping for a maximum of 10 days during a 60-day period," notes Bonnie L. about Chautauqua Park in Beloit.
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Several parks offer play equipment for children. "For the kids they have a nice park and area to play up by the Marina area. I also recommend taking a drive around the outside for docks and fishing areas away from the main camping," advises Krystal N. at Cedar Point Campground.
Swimming access: Public pools adjacent to some campgrounds provide swimming opportunities. "Nice..got poolslides park water fall," notes Brian about Beloit's Chautauqua Park, referencing the swimming facilities available to campers.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area offers nature observation possibilities for kids. "We enjoy walking around the park in the off-season and viewing all of the wildlife. The new playground area is absolutely fabulous. Our kids love it," shares Houston B. about primitive camping at Cedar Point.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Electric service types and availability differ between parks. "With RV this area park is generator use or very limited amenities for full size RVs," cautions Michael B. about certain sections of Cedar Point Campground.
Water access locations: Not all sites feature water hookups at individual pads. "The scenery was beautiful. They also had a nice playground, plenty areas to fish and explore. Only complaint was the spacing of the water spigot," notes Janet C. about Cedar Point Campground.
Dump station locations: Finding sanitary stations requires planning. "There is a dump station behind the bathrooms. There are 14 spots with electric hook-ups. The RV campground is first-come, first-serve," explains Wandering The H. about Riverside Park in Hebron.
