Casey B.
Scout
ScoutUSI RV Park
Clean but tightly packed
The small park is located in a commercial area but has fairly close access to downtown Wichita. It does have a small dog park and playground set an is good enough for a overnight visit.
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Winfield City Lake welcomes pets throughout its wooded campground, offering multiple site options that accommodate dogs. Several campsites feature water and electric hookups, while some provide full hookups with sewer connections. All pet-friendly areas require owners to keep dogs leashed when outside vehicles or tents. Napawalla Park in Oxford provides additional pet-friendly camping options with spacious grass sites that include 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups. The park maintains a clean environment with water access and self-pay stations. Wellington KOA extends pet accommodations to tent sites, RV spots, and cabin rentals, allowing campers to bring along their four-legged companions for an additional fee. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies including waste cleanup requirements and barking restrictions during quiet hours. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Burden, Kansas.
Cowley County Fishing Lake offers primitive pet-friendly camping with waterfront sites positioned on small peninsulas surrounded by water on three sides. Dogs can cool off in the lake after exploring the surrounding terrain, though owners should watch for wildlife in the area. Pet waste stations remain limited at most campgrounds, so campers should pack their own cleanup supplies. Nearby Santa Fe Lake accommodates pets in tent, RV, and glamping accommodations with fire rings and picnic tables at most sites. Local campers note that weekday visits provide the quietest experience for pets who may be noise-sensitive. Walnut River RV Park provides an additional option with pet-friendly electric and water hookups, though reviews indicate the camping areas can become crowded during peak weekends, potentially creating challenges for reactive dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Burden (57)
1. Winfield City Lake
"Fairly clean bathrooms that are very close to this site."
"Nice lake."
2. Cowely county fishing lake
"Beautiful lake, sites right next to the water."
"Nice spot right next to the lake, very pretty and peaceful."
3. Napawalla Park
"This is a county operated park located in Oxford, Kansas which is a few miles east off I 35. So it’s a convenient layover, especially considering the cost!"
"Nice and quiet located on the side of the town. The bathroom where close i assume they will open later in the season. I didn’t see anyone, but they have cameras at the entrance."
from $4 - $10 / night
Check Availability4. Winfield Fairgrounds RV
from $7 - $17 / night
Check Availability5. Santa Fe Lake
"This is a nice smaller lake that is fairly close to Wichita. Great staff on board. Electric only but the office lets you fill your fresh water tank by the entrance and there is a dump station."
"Great trails to walk, hike and bike. Pricey. Privately owned."
6. Walnut River RV Park
7. Beaumont Hotel & RV Park
"Located in the Heart of the Flint Hills in Kansas. Right off highway 400 about 26 miles east of Augusta, Kansas. Fly in with your own plane, drive your car/RV or ride your bicycle. "
"We stopped here for the night because it was in the right location, but were surprised by how nice it was. "
from $20 - $109 / night
Check Availability8. Wellington KOA
"Pulled in around 11pm, had to use the late check-in process. Well organized and easy with individual maps for each site number. Highly recommend!"
9. Cherokee Strip Campground
"Located on the highway so there is highway noise but plenty of shade trees. Small convenience snack store next door. Needs some repairs and newer picnic tables but better than many places."
10. Moline North Lake
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Wichita, KS
- 1 hr 52 min from Enid, OK
- 2 hrs 3 min from Tulsa, OK
- 2 hrs 28 min from Joplin, MO
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Burden, KS
161 Reviews of 57 Burden Campgrounds
- NNatalie D.Scout
Deer Grove RV Park
Very friendly and helpful staff! Well maintained park!
The park was clean and friendly. I loved the dog park so I could let my pups run free. The laundry facility was very helpful so i didnt have to travel to find one. There was free wifi in the park as well, which my kids loved. There is a very pretty pond area on the property, with very nice walking trails. Wichita, KS is very close by with lots of fun things to do. Enjoyed my time there, will def stay there again if back in the area!
- Bonnie A.
RangerUSI RV Park
Great place to stay over in Wichita
Close to everywhere, flat gravel sites, friendly owners and employees, full hookups, nice dog park and kid's playground. We travel through Wichita frequently and are happy to have found a place to stay overnight or longer when needed.
Chip K.
GuideAll Seasons RV Park
Friendly
Basically an average park all the amenities full hookups. Nice staff dog park . Campers close together. A nice rest stop for traveling through.
Kat D.ScoutDeer Grove RV Park
Good stop over…
But not really scenic. Very little grass mostly gravel. Did have a dog park that was convenient. Wi-Fi was a bit tricky and we couldn’t connect our smart tv
Brittany G.GuideWah-Sha-She Park
Best camp hosts & beautiful, peaceful nights
My husband, 2 dogs, and I stayed here in our tent multiple weekends in a row this past summer. We went jugging in our canoe and caught some really good size blue cats. The camp hosts are the absolute best! And never ending gorgeous evenings spent by the campfire watching the sunset.
- JJustin S.
TravelerQuarry Bay Campground — Fall River State Park
Great, relaxing location!
We stayed in mid-October and while chilly, we had an amazing time. We chose the Quarry Bay Area, which is located on the far side of the dam from the rest of the park. It's about a 5-6 minute drive back to the main park area which is were you'll need to pay fees, but in our opinion, very much worth the drive for the seclusion. The spaces on this side of the park are very spread out and create a lot of privacy. 6 of the sites in this area (401-406) have 'mushroom' shelters that provided a nice area to prep food and escape a brief rain shower. Our location (site 405) also provided direct access to the Cat Claw trail head, was near the end of a dead-end road, and had great views of the lake framed in by a very well kept grassy area and mature trees. Cell service on Verizon was consistent, allowing basic web browsing and social media, but loading video was spotty at best. T-mobile service was a step down from Verizon and varied between 1 bar and no-service based on where you sat at the site. Not a big deal for us as we were there largely to disconnect, but if you need to entertain kids, make sure you download content before leaving home! We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning again!
- Angie S.Guide
Walnut River Area — El Dorado State Park
Big Oak Campground
You'd think the Big Oak Campground in El Dorado State Park would be amazing. It's shaded with huge trees, nice sized sites some of which are very spread out, a quick walk to the swim beach and a quick drive to put your boat in the water. Unfortunately these pluses are far outweighed by the negatives. First the bathrooms were horrible. I realize they are older restrooms but they smelled awful, they were never obviously cleaned, the showers were not even a tiny bit private, the door to the restroom was broken and had to be propped open with a tree branch. Just over the bridge at the swim beach they were worse and some of the doors in the women’s room were missing. Yuck! Secondly basic campground rules were not enforced at all. The site across from us easily had 30 people camping and were up until 4am with loud music and a bright light on. I’m not kidding, my daughter was up around 3 to use the restroom and we walked by twice. The family in the site next to us had at least 4 cars and 2 tents set up outside the site on the walking path in addition to their two tents in their own site. The dog free swim beach had dogs on it. We camp with our dogs, one of which loves to swim and even I don’t want dogs on a public beach. Our camping weekend was negatively affected by poor camping etiquette and a sever lack of basic rule enforcement. We won’t be back to El Dorado State Park Big Oak campsite any time soon, at least not during the busy summer camping season. Cross Timbers and Fall River are much better!
- Angie S.Guide
Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park
Walnut River Area, Big Oak Campground
You'd think the Big Oak Campground in El Dorado State Park would be amazing. It's shaded with huge trees, nice sized sites some of which are very spread out, a quick walk to the swim beach and a quick drive to put your boat in the water. Unfortunately these pluses are far outweighed by the negatives. First the bathrooms were horrible. I realize they are older restrooms but they smelled awful, they were never obviously cleaned, the showers were not even a tiny bit private, the door to the restroom was broken and had to be propped open with a tree branch. Just over the bridge at the swim beach they were worse and some of the doors in the women’s room were missing. Yuck! Secondly basic campground rules were not enforced at all. The site across from us easily had 30 people camping and were up until 4am with loud music and a bright light on. I’m not kidding, my daughter was up around 3 to use the restroom and we walked by twice. The family in the site next to us had at least 4 cars and 2 tents set up outside the site on the walking path in addition to their two tents in their own site. The dog free swim beach had dogs on it. We camp with our dogs, one of which loves to swim and even I don’t want dogs on a public beach. Our camping weekend was negatively affected by poor camping etiquette and a sever lack of basic rule enforcement. We won’t be back to El Dorado State Park Big Oak campsite any time soon. Cross Timbers and Fall River are much better!
Guide to Burden
Winfield City Lake maintains multiple RV sites with varying hookup options around the shoreline. The campground experiences weekend noise levels and activity that differ significantly from weekdays. Primitive camping areas offer more direct water access than the main electric hookup areas, providing alternatives for tent campers seeking lakefront sites.
What to do
Fishing at multiple lakes: Cowley County Fishing Lake has a waterfall feature that can be explored when water levels are low. As one visitor noted, "Throughout the day, there was about three people fishing. It felt like I had the place to myself... I was able to take a trail down to the bottom and see everything up close" at the waterfall area.
Mountain biking on dedicated trails: Santa Fe Lake offers trails specifically marked for mountain biking, with routes of varying difficulty. A reviewer mentioned, "Several trails offshoot from this main road, each is marked for either hiking (trail running), mountain biking, or camping... Some bike routes are more difficult."
Disc golf course play: Napawalla Park features a recognized disc golf course that runs through the camping area. One camper observed, "This is a county operated park located in Oxford, Kansas which is a few miles east off I 35. So it's a convenient layover, especially considering the cost!"
Paddling on smaller, calmer waters: Smaller lakes provide better conditions for kayaking than larger reservoirs in the region. A visitor explained, "This lake is a nice break from places like Cheney and Afton. It's small so there aren't a lot of big boats disturbing the water, which makes paddling a lot more enjoyable."
What campers like
Affordable self-pay options: Napawalla Park offers economical camping with simple payment systems. A camper described, "If you don't use the electricity it's only $3.50 and if you choose to hook up to the electric, which is located on utility poles, then it's $10 per night on the honor system. There's a box next to the bath house where you leave your cash payment."
Quiet weekday camping: Dog friendly campgrounds near Burden typically have much lower occupancy during weekdays. One visitor at Cowley County Fishing Lake reported, "Only a couple other campers on the weekday I was there, Very quiet but there was some trash look like there might be some partying on the weekends."
Waterfront peninsula sites: Cowley County Fishing Lake features unique camping locations extending into the water. A camper described, "Very nice primitive campsite. Several spots beside The lake or built a little peninsulas surrounded by water on three sides. More spots higher up on the bluff overlooking the lake."
Clean shower facilities: Wellington KOA maintains high standards for their bathroom facilities. A review specifically mentioned, "Friendly staff, extremely clean bathrooms and showers! Nice grassy spot for our tent!"
What you should know
Weekend noise levels vary by location: Some campgrounds experience significant differences between weekday and weekend atmospheres. At Winfield City Lake, one camper warned, "This lake is nice but small. The camping is OK, however, the city of Winfield never enforces quite hours or patrols the area. If you get unlucky enough to be near a party you will listen to it all night."
Off-season facility closures: Some campgrounds have limited facilities during certain times. A visitor to Beaumont Hotel & RV Park noted, "The cafe is open Fri 8 am-8 pm; Sat 7am-9pm; Sun 7 am-2pm (closed in winter)."
Road conditions on campground: Winfield City Lake has some maintenance issues according to one camper who stated, "Need better roads way to much dirt and only one bath house that we would use and it needed to be cleaned."
Primitive camping preparation: Many of the dog friendly campgrounds near Burden, Kansas offer limited facilities. At Moline North Lake, a camper advised, "There are few services, and no running water."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Wellington KOA provides family-friendly amenities with clean facilities. A visitor appreciated that it was a "Nice KOA campground. A little further than we wanted to be from Wichita, but not their fault. Clean, friendly employees."
Multiple recreation options: Napawalla Park offers various activities for children of different ages. A reviewer listed the amenities: "RecognIzed disc golf course, horse shoes, basketball, sand volleyball and children's playground. Fantastic nearby grocery/general store."
Swimming opportunities: Santa Fe Lake has a swim beach that's suitable for families. A camper mentioned, "Swim beach & great for tent camping. This was the first lake we went to as new RV owners."
Late arrival procedures: Some campgrounds accommodate late check-ins with organized systems. At Wellington KOA, a visitor shared, "Pulled in around 11pm, had to use the late check-in process. Well organized and easy with individual maps for each site number."
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations and access: Winfield Fairgrounds RV provides amenities for larger vehicles. Local campers create a welcoming environment as one visitor noted, "I love this place. There are even locals that camp out here and are fun and friendly. Sometimes they will even start playing music and encourage to even jump in or just sit and listen."
Water fill stations: Some campgrounds offer water access even if direct hookups aren't available at all sites. At Napawalla Park, a camper explained, "Water is available to fill your tank and there is a dump station on site too! At site 50 the water was next to the site, so if no one else is camping it could be a direct hook up."
Ground conditions after rain: Soft ground can be a concern for RVs during wet weather. However, at Napawalla Park, a camper was relieved to find, "I was concerned about the ground being soft because it had just rained, but I had no problems in my 24' class C rig."
Site selection for size requirements: RV campers need to choose carefully at some dog friendly campgrounds near Burden. Cherokee Strip Campground has "Electric, water, restrooms and coin-operated showers. Located on the highway so there is highway noise but plenty of shade trees."
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