RV camping near Bucyrus, Kansas offers convenient access to the Kansas City metropolitan area with sites available throughout all four seasons. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters, though occasional snow can impact travel between November and March. Most campgrounds in the area are located within a 30-minute drive of major highways, providing quick access to urban amenities while maintaining rural camping experiences.
What to do
Fishing at local ponds: Basswood Country RV Resort features five small fishing lakes where you can fish without a 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," noted Shannon G. in her review.
Visit local theme parks: Campers staying at Worlds of Fun Village receive discounted theme park tickets and free parking. "The theme park offered discounted tickets when staying at the campground and parking for the parks was included. Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are internally connected, making it easy to walk between the two," wrote John L.
Explore Kansas City history: Independence, Missouri has several historical sites within walking distance of Campus RV Park. "Independence has some cool stuff to check out and has a very midwestern, small-town feel to it, even though it is basically a suburb of the greater Kansas City area. There is a lot of charm and some interesting architecture in the immediate area," reported Shari G.
What campers like
Clean shower facilities: Most RV parks near Bucyrus maintain modern bathroom facilities. "Nice shower/bathroom building too. I imagine it's very different on a busy weekend when the park is open, but we would definitely stay here again as stopover," wrote Deb M. about Worlds of Fun Village.
Friendly staff assistance: Staff at many campgrounds provide personal assistance with parking and local information. "The gentleman at the desk was exceptionally pleasant... He walked us through our site and made sure we got settled in. Not knowing what else to expect, this was a wonderful asset for our first trip," Justin G. wrote about his experience at Walnut Grove RV Park.
Swimming pools: Several parks offer swimming facilities to cool off during hot Kansas summers. "The pool is renovated and very nice. It is very large, zero entry, up to mostly around 5 ft deep with a small area that was 9ft; there is a children's area with a sprinkler," Julie B. noted about Lake Paradise Resort.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Some parks offer more room between RVs than others. At Rutlader Outpost RV Park, "The spaces are very tight in the travelers section and more spread out in the long term section," according to Laura H., who added that the sites measure "30' wide, 60' long and level."
Seasonal amenities: Swimming pools and certain activities are typically closed during off-season visits. "Most of the amenities were closed by the time we arrived. The game room, the restaurant, and store were all closing or closed," reported Angela C. at Basswood Country RV Resort during an August visit.
Airport noise: Some parks are located near flight paths. "The campground is on the final approach for the airport, so you get to see a lot planes flying overhead, which you don't even notice cause they are quieter than they used to be, and I think they shut down flights around 10pm," Brian A. mentioned about Basswood Country RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Consider parks with children's activities: Owl Creek Market and RV Park provides family-friendly amenities. "There is a pool, bathrooms, laundry, and a cute little country store here... There was plenty of room to back in the rig, they also have pull through spots if needed," noted Caleb P.
Look for playground options: Multiple parks offer play equipment for children. "Basswood provides amenities that are great for entertaining children, including a swimming pool and splash park, two playgrounds, a basketball goal, and fishing. 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," shared Tori G.
Ask about weekend activities: Some parks schedule special events for families. "We went to a movie outside there and fireworks for Memorial Day weekend. The pool was open for the first Saturday but it was rainy and of course cold. It was still so much fun," wrote Erica B. about her Lake Paradise Resort experience.
Tips from RVers
Reserve premium sites for more space: At Walnut Grove, premium sites offer more room. "We did pay for the premium pull through site, so we had more room. Everything worked great, the spot was on a slight hill- but wasn't terrible to level out," Mary reported about her stay.
Expect tight quarters in urban locations: Many RV parks near Kansas City have limited space between sites. "For the price to stay here, I would have liked a little more room/privacy, and a few more options for things to do within the campground," Jayme J. commented about Walnut Grove RV Park, adding that "I would estimate about 6 feet separated our camper from the RV next to us."
Check cellular coverage for remote work: Most parks in the region offer reliable internet access. At Shady Acres RV Park, Vincent H. noted the convenient location is "close to a small convenient store and fuel station" with full hook-ups and good connectivity, making it suitable for those needing to stay connected.
