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Best Tent Sites Near Clay Center, KS (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
    Camper-submitted photo from Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
    Camper-submitted photo from Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
    Camper-submitted photo from Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
    Camper-submitted photo from Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
    Camper-submitted photo from Pottawatomie County State Lake #2

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    Pottawatomie County State Lake #2

    13 Reviews
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    165 Saves
    Manhattan, Kansas

    Primitive camping is allowed in the designated areas.

    The 179 acres surrounding the lake is a wildlife refuge, predominately riparian timber with some native grass on the upland area. Primitive camping is allowed on the west side of the lake. Boating is restricted to fishing only. The lake population includes Channel Catfish (which are stocked during the summer months thanks to funding from the Urban Fishing Program), Black bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Flat-head catfish, and Walleye.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — Milford State Park

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    Walnut Grove — Milford State Park

    4 Reviews
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    12 Saves
    Milford Lake, Kansas
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    • Electric Hookups
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point — Milford State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point — Milford State Park

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    Cedar Point — Milford State Park

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    Milford Lake, Kansas
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    • Reservable
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    Camper-submitted photo from North Overlook Park (KS)
    Camper-submitted photo from North Overlook Park (KS)
    Camper-submitted photo from North Overlook Park (KS)
    Camper-submitted photo from North Overlook Park (KS)

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    North Overlook Park (KS)

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    2 Saves
    Fort Riley, Kansas

    Overview

    North Overlook Park is a one of the many day use parks at Milford Lake with two shelters available for reservations, great fishing access, and a playground. Also within walking distance of the shelters is a baseball field, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. With these features offered, North Overlook Park is sure to have something for the whole family. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour.

    Recreation

    Activities at Milford Lake include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Milford Lake is known to have great sail boating opportunities as well.

    Facilities

    Each shelter has picnic tables and grill available for use. Shelter 2 also has a sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits available. And there is a playground, vault toilet and baseball field located between the two shelters.

    Natural Features

    NATURAL FEATURES: Milford Lake is nestled on the edge of the Kansas Flint Hills and is fed by the Republican River. Milford Lake stands as the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline. Milford Lake is also the home of the states third largest wetland and is known to a variety of wildlife.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is nearby just below the dam. There you can find live animal exhibits as well as learn about the ecosystems of Kansas. A golf course is adjacent to the nature center on the north end of the Dam and the town of Junction City is approximately five miles from North Overlook Shelter.

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    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Outlet Park (KS)

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    Outlet Park (KS)

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    Junction City, Kansas

    Overview

    Outlet Park is a day use park at Milford Lake located just below the Milford Dam. With one shelter available for reservation, those visitors interested in angling and wildlife observation will enjoy its location near the Outlet Pond, a popular fishing pond and wildlife attractor. Inside the park is also a great fishing areas and access to the Riverwalk Trail. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour.

    Recreation

    Activities at Milford Lake include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Milford Lake is known to have great sail boating opportunities as well.

    Facilities

    The shelter has a vault toilet and grill available for use and also has a playground, horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court nearby. The shelter is located by a fishing pier which offers great fishing access.

    Natural Features

    Milford Lake is nestled on the edge of the Kansas Flint Hills and is fed by the Republican River. Milford Lake stands as the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline. Milford Lake is also the home of the states third largest wetland and is known to a variety of wildlife.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is nearby just below the dam. There you can find live animal exhibits as well as learn about the ecosystems of Kansas. A golf course is adjacent to the nature center on the north end of the Dam and the town of Junction City is approximately five miles from North Overlook Shelter.

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    $25 / night

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      State Park Campground

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      Milford Lake, Kansas

      This recreation area is part of Milford Lake

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        Jamestown Wildlife Area

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        Jamestown, Kansas

        Of the 5,124 acres of public hunting now available on the area, over 1,900 acres are wetlands. The marshes are very shallow and have accumulated silt from the Marsh Creek watershed. As a result, the Department is embarking on a multiple year renovation for the areas wetlands beginning with Gun Club. Plans include new wetlands, new water control structures and renovation of existing wetlands by subdividing into units so water and vegetation can be managed more effectively. During renovation construction activities will impact and change uses of the area in the process of reaching the renovation goals. The goal of the renovation is to provide optimum wildlife habitat, improved user opportunities and play an important role in the overall Lower Republican River watershed management and life span of the marshes.

        This area is located along a major migration route for the Central Flyway. The first waterfowl and shorebirds migrate through the area in late August. An 800-acre refuge is located at the north end of Gamekeeper Marsh. The refuge is closed to all activity from Oct. 1 through Mar. 1 except for the SPECIAL HUNTS conducted during hunting seasons. The refuge gives migratory birds a resting place and increases hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities on the area.

        There are varieties of other wildlife habitats on the area. Upland birds and small game species use weeds, crop fields, grasses and shrubs, while big game prefers the timbered areas. The area offers excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife. Marsh Creek, Gamekeeper Dam, and Muskrat Landing are shallow boat landings for hunter access to waterfowl areas.

        The limited public lands in Kansas require intensive wildlife management and some special restrictions. This area receives heavy hunting pressure. Wildlife population and hunter use surveys are conducted to evaluate management and the effects of heavy pressure on the area.

        Map: https://ksoutdoors.com/content/download/26953/183708/version/1/file/Jamestown+Map.pdf

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Clay Center

      173 Reviews of 11 Clay Center Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Washington City Park
        August 11, 2024

        Washington City Park

        Nice little city park

        Easy access from highway. Most sites are 30 amp back in with 4 30/50 posts marked with pull thru. Showers and restrooms at swimming pool a block north. Dump at entrance of campsite. Water hydrants but not at all sites. Would stay again for quite overnight stay. August 10, 2024 $15 night Dropbox

      • Camper-submitted photo from Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
        July 13, 2024

        Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

        Beautiful lake sunset

        Kansas has over 40 state fishing lakes with free camping. Lots of fishermen. I’d say over a dozen camping sites. We had a shelter, picnic table, toilet building, view of the lake. We rode our motorcycles here to tent camp. Raccoon couldn’t wait for me to zip my tent to come out and see what we left out.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Owl's Nest Campground
        June 30, 2024

        Owl's Nest Campground

        One Week Acceptable

        Reserve online, reasonably priced. One week stay in this little park, close to Junction City and Fort Riley. Full hookups in pull- thru half circle asphalt tar or back-in sites. Close to Hwy 70 with some noise. Laundry/shower area available.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store
        January 14, 2024

        Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store

        Exceptional family friendly campground!!

        In June of 2023, my husband& I decided to move into our 42' toy hauler. We searched& searched within a 30-minute radius of our property that we had bought for a campground with great amenities and where we would feel safe with our 2 babies. Walt's is by far the safest, friendliest, fun-filled campground compared to any of the others we visited around. We were greeted with friendly faces and welcoming staff from our very first day of move-in. They made sure we got settled& hooked up ok and have continued to make us feel right at home. My husband is a truck driver so isn't always home when things go wrong with the camper. The staff has always been there to help when something happens especially when we have had issues with propane leaks, or the heater not working during the colder temps. This campground offers put-put course, swimming pool with poolside pub, horseshoes, catch& release fishing, walking trail, small dog park, playground for children, shower houses/restrooms, laundry facility, on site gas station, a country store with made to order pizzas, sandwiches& tex mex! They do several family friendly events throughout the year. At the country store they have anything of convenience that you may need from toiletries, drinks, snacks, ice cream, games, books, alcoholic beverages, etc. We absolutely love staying here. The sites have been freshly graveled. During the summer the lawn, gardens, pool, etc. Were maintained regularly and they are constantly doing updates weekly here. The best part it is also right off I-70. For long term campers that are truckers they do have a small area for semis. They also have a rentable party room inside the country store as well as outdoor areas for party rentals!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Marysville City Park
        November 21, 2023

        Marysville City Park

        Donation Only!

        A sweet little city park in a sweet little city. Electric hookups. Water available at a central pump. Bathrooms were closed for the season Nov. 20 when I was here.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
        October 27, 2023

        Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

        Three Day Stay

        We stayed for three nights while staying close to Nebraska for a wedding and work obligations. Quiet lake, we were the only campers there. Little traffic through the park. Can sometimes hear the highway 77 noise but not really inside the camper. Great free spot.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
        September 28, 2023

        Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

        Quick overnight was decent

        Multiple spots are available on the lake, and there are a couple in a grassy wooded area. They have picnic tables and fire pits already there. I stayed in the grassy wooded area and enjoyed the night. Road noise dies down around 8 or 9 and then you only hear occasional cars if you are awake... didn't bother me much. Had a dog and she had a good time.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Salina KOA Holiday
        July 26, 2023

        Salina KOA Holiday

        Decent stop over

        This is a decent stop over during travel. The site was wide and level and had mature trees. The park itself isn't far from the interstate, which makes it fantastic for an easy off and on, but also comes with some road noise. There is also a truck stop at the end of the road for convenient fill up.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
        July 2, 2023

        Pottawatomie County State Lake #2

        Nice site close to 70

        Beautiful campground! It had pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Solid free camping! Other campers were sort of rowdy, but it was a holiday weekend.

      • Camper-submitted photo from West Rolling Hills
        June 30, 2023

        West Rolling Hills

        Nice place to rest

        Sites are nice; although very exposed to the neighbor and close together. It was really windy. Almost all sites in the b loop on the lake. Bathrooms clean. Not sure if there is a shower somewhere.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Marysville City Park
        June 11, 2023

        Marysville City Park

        City park RV and tents

        As you enter the park off of 10th street the bathroom and dump station are on the right. 3 spots have electric. 2 were taken when we arrived. Donations accepted ( how could you not) there were a couple of potable water spigots available. Previous reviews were spot on. Great little town. For the tent campers there are 5 spots with 20 amp power plugs also.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store
        May 18, 2023

        Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store

        1 night stay

        Close to the highway was our only downfall. Kinda loud when trying to fall asleep at night. Other than that it deserves 5 stars from us! Easy pull off of I-70. Very friendly staff, big snack shop with pizza, ice cream, adult beverages! Lots of things to do for kids- putt putt, playground. The pool is being worked on but will be up and running soon. Very happy about our stay!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Marysville City Park
        March 22, 2023

        Marysville City Park

        Nice place to stay

        Very nice place, sites are not well marked. You have to climb the curb to get to the site, and its dirt, with some grass, and lots of nice trees. We had electric at our site and they did have water available in March, dump station is nearby as well. Bathrooms where closed.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
        October 15, 2022

        Woodland Hills — Milford State Park

        Cute place!

        There’s a sewage dump station the next camping loop over (Hickory Hollow) if you can’t stay at a space with a sewage hookup. Pull through and back in spaces, decent amount of shade at almost every spot, primitive and RV/Camper sites. There’s even a firewood crate ($7). Close to trails and we even saw 2 deer on our way to park. Gorgeous fall leaves this time of year (October). Water has a slight sulfur smell, but who’s sink in KS doesn’t.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Salina KOA Holiday
        September 24, 2022

        Salina KOA Holiday

        One building Fow showers and one trash receptacle for entire campground.

        Showers very nice. Could use more trash bins and more than one shower house.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
        September 20, 2022

        Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

        Great place

        There are a few designated camping areas with fire pits and picnic tables, but you can park and camp anywhere around the lake. Perfect for fishing, exploring, camping, boating, fishing and more. Campfires and leashed pets are allowed. Don’t forget to visit the waterfalls (entrance on State Lake Rd).

      • Camper-submitted photo from COE Milford Lake Curtis Creek Park
        September 18, 2022

        COE Milford Lake Curtis Creek Park

        Just Passing Through

        While traveling from Alabama to Colorado I stopped at West Rolling Hills. Since it was Labor Day weekend the campground was crowded. I ended up in my tent next to R.V.'s. Despite these things I enjoyed the stay so much I made it two nights. The facilities were clean, showers and bathrooms were well maintained. Folks were friendly. I'd recommend this as a good spot to stay if traveling.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Salina KOA Holiday
        September 1, 2022

        Salina KOA Holiday

        Nice

        KOA campgrounds are a quick stopover for us, never a destination. This location has it all. Cabins, tent sites. Great RV http://essaypapers.reviews/ sites, even a yurt! Some highway noise. Clean, great kid play area(with ping pong) and a nice playground. New furniture provided and built in fire pits.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Salina KOA Holiday
        August 16, 2022

        Salina KOA Holiday

        Good for an overnight road trip stop

        Just off the interstate, so some road noise in exchange for the convenience. Friendly hosts, level sites. Nice small swimming pool and fishing pond. Was easy to order their pizza, made there and delivered to our site, as we arrived too late to cook. Stopped here traveling west, and again traveling east.

      • Camper-submitted photo from KOA Campground Salina
        August 8, 2022

        KOA Campground Salina

        Cool pool and campground!

        We tent camped here and enjoyed our stay. The food, pizza, was excellent. The staff brought our order to our site. We enjoyed a swim in the pool to cool off due to the temperature being in mid 90's. The bathrooms were air conditioned and clean. Overall, this campground is a good one and we recommend it!



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