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Best Glamping near Clinton Lake

104 Reviews

Located minutes from Clinton Lake, the Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA houses upscale glamping accommodations with resort-style comforts. These boutique outdoor retreats include climate-controlled safari tents with raised wooden floors, comfortable queen beds with premium linens, private decks, and electrical outlets for charging devices. Pomona State Park Campground and Perry State Park also offer distinctive glamping options with full amenities including furnished interiors, mini-refrigerators, and outdoor fire rings with seating areas. Most sites provide Wi-Fi access, allowing guests to stay connected while enjoying the natural surroundings. Bathroom facilities feature modern showers and toilets, eliminating typical camping inconveniences. A visitor noted, "This is a great little campground with beautiful views and all the amenities you'd want in a glamping experience."

The eco-friendly glamping destinations surrounding Clinton Lake feature numerous activities for an immersive outdoor experience. Guests at Jellystone Park enjoy family-friendly programming including outdoor movie nights, guided nature walks, and seasonal themed weekends. Water-based recreation dominates summer months with kayak rentals, fishing opportunities, and beach access at multiple locations. Several sites offer evening stargazing programs with minimal light pollution. Hiking and biking trails connect directly to many glamping accommodations, with Lone Star Lake Park providing exceptional lake views and water access from nearly all sites. One guest shared, "We were barely ever inside until ready to sleep. So many fun activities to keep everyone entertained." Most locations require reservations, particularly during peak summer months when the boutique camping options fill quickly.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Clinton Lake (9)

    1. Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA

    15 Reviews
    Lawrence, KS
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 842-3877

    "Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch."

    "I’m in my 30s traveling solo and this stop was a great place to regroup and take advantage of their amenities like shower, laundry, etc. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly."

    2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kansas City

    6 Reviews
    Lawrence, KS
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 842-3877

    "My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and we're barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep."

    3. Lone Star Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Clinton Lake, KS
    6 miles
    +1 (785) 832-5293

    "Nice little secluded campground on a small lake. The campground has a playground and clean facilities. Makes for a great family camping option."

    "Great little lake.  Good fishing, great locations for kayaking and paddle boarding.  the camp can get crowded quick and it's a toss up who will be around and how well behaved.  "

    4. Perry State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Meriden, KS
    16 miles
    Website

    "Super easy to pull in and set up. Plenty of spots.Only a few signs with a map so i took a picture on my phone and used that. Water on each site which is a luxury.

    Stayed for 2 nights. Easy breezin"

    "Only complaint, cold shower in facility near marina. I would recommend a spot closer to marina if you're not In an RV. We were a rooftop tent and could heat distant trains all night."

    5. Pomona State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Vassar, KS
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 828-4933

    $10 - $110 / night

    "Even being full, it felt secluded. Absolutely will be back to camp again!"

    "Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn’t solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left snd right of us."

    6. Carbolyn Park

    4 Reviews
    Vassar, KS
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 453-2201

    $14 - $20 / night

    "Nice, shady spots with electric and water. It’s very quiet. For $18, can’t beat it."

    "* 29 sites total

    • 26 electric ($16)
    • 3 primitive ($12)
    • boat ramp
    • dump station
    • shower-houses
    • playground
    • all sites are on a first come first serve basis
    • open from 1 May until"

    7. Weston Bend State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Weston, MO
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 640-5443

    $12 - $48 / night

    "We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only."

    "Electric sites, no water, but water spigots were scattered around the campground. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites."

    8. Russell Crites Primitive — Hillsdale State Park

    8 Reviews
    Hillsdale, KS
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (913) 594-3600

    $10 / night

    "A couple miles down a secluded drive, nestled back in the woods right on the lake. Lots of trees, nice shower house. Camp host is friendly and laid back. Pet friendly, well lit."

    "This campground is close to home for us, but we love it as a quick get away.  It has beautiful, tree-covered campsites that offer direct access to the lake. "

    9. Eisenhower State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lyndon, KS
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 528-4102

    $10 - $110 / night

    "The sites were fairly small and jammed next to each other, and half of them didn't have great tree cover, but they all have a nice firepit and picnic table. "

    "Secure camping and clean on site bathroom facilities. Close enough to town for convenience but far enough away you get to see a lot of stars."

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Glamping Reviews near Clinton Lake

104 Reviews of 9 Clinton Lake Campgrounds

  • l
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA

    Great get away

    Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch. Laundry room was nice and easy to use. Everything is very close in the campground. Close to downtown

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Enjoyable Stay

    Getting to the state park off I 29 and through the countryside was easy as the route had Weston Bend SP signage. We followed the SP signs to the campground(CG) where the gate was not manned so we headed to get water, but someone was sitting in the dump station waiting for another person to arrive so we went around this one-loop CG to see if there was a convenient spigot. There are spigots but with a larger rig, you will block the road, and/or you will be on a hill. We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only. The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay. There were tree branches overhead that we could not avoid. RVers next to us in site 30 had just arrived as well and were having trouble getting their travel trailer unhitched and leveled due to the pad’s slight incline and unlevel asphalt. They got their trailer positioned so they could get somewhat level. We got a solid two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. Due to our proximity to Kansas City, we got a lot of OTA channels. A satellite connection would be iffy in most sites here due to the number of mature trees. The trees in a lot of sites would also scrape the top of larger rigs. There’s a variety of sites with most being good for regular trailers versus tall rigs, and tent sites. They have a nice shower house with 1 washer and 1 dryer both for$1.50. There are also vaulted toilets here and there. There’s a 1.7-acre fenced dog park that includes one large area for large dogs and two other areas with one dedicated to smaller dogs. The dog area is at the front park entrance away from the campground and it would be a long walk to get there, so we drove up. There are a lot of hiking trails here plus an old tobacco barn that’s worth a look.

  • w
    Oct. 9, 2023

    Perry State Park Campground

    Perry state park

    Super easy to pull in and set up. Plenty of spots.Only a few signs with a map so i took a picture on my phone and used that.

    Water on each site which is a luxury.

    Stayed for 2 nights. Easy breezin

  • Dyle K.
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA

    Nice stop with amenities

    I’m in my 30s traveling solo and this stop was a great place to regroup and take advantage of their amenities like shower, laundry, etc. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. If you are traveling with kids this is a terrific place to stop because there are lots of things to keep kids busy like a playground and pool. The sites aren’t very private and road noise from the nearby highway can be heard throughout the night if you’re tent camping but it didn’t really bother me.

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  • Christina H.
    Apr. 23, 2021

    Eisenhower State Park Campground

    Primitive camping was small and exposed, but fun

    The fivestar loop is decent for tent camping. The sites were fairly small and jammed next to each other, and half of them didn't have great tree cover, but they all have a nice firepit and picnic table.  It was super duper windy off of the lake for us, so be ready for wind.  Bathrooms were nice and clean and the staff were very nice.

  • Renee H.
    May. 7, 2024

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Quiet campground close to many Kansas City attractions

    Campground is hilly, sites are level, gravel pads. Lots of space between sites. Electric sites, no water, but water spigots were scattered around the campground. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites. Firewood is available for sale on the honor system near the camp host. Nice shower facilities and laundry available (one washer, one dryer). Regular trash dumpster and also recycling. Pit toilets also available. Dump station across from dumpsters and recycling. Entrance gate closes at 9 pm.

  • hThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2023

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Great, quite large camp sites

    Great please to camp, not to crowded. Got busier on the weekends, empty on the week. Nice showers and toilets, laundry. Campsites were large, many had a good footprint enough to set up a large tent. We have a 20’ round yurt and had plenty of room. Lots of hiking trails in this park, some paved. Nice lookout point. Dog park was nice, well gated and taken care of, had water station for thirsty dogs. We spent 25$ a night for a 30amp electric site. Campground was well maintained. Only minutes from the historic town of Westin, amazing parks, lots of pubs and little restaurants. Nice place to walk around. I would camp here again.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Clean, Attractive, and Quiet

    Weston Bend, MO 9/24: As of early September 1/2 of the campground is closed for construction. I understand that some sites will be upgraded to full hookups. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 5 for a state park . Hiking and overlooks nearby. This is a nice campground to visit Leavenworth from. Very clean showers. Price 2024: About $15 for non electric sites. $25 for electric sites Security: Gate w code for night time entry Usage during visit: Very full during weekends. Plenty of free sites during the week Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: Some more than others Site Spacing: Very good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Pretty quiet Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No reason for Electric Hookup: All sites but # 3 and 26. Sewer Hookup: Coming to some sites by 2025 Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at dump stations and some scattered spigots Generators: Allowed Bathroom: One building with flush toilets. One pit toilet near site #26 Showers: Yes. Clean and nice. Pull Throughs: 1 or 2 Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Thick deciduous forest Recent Weather: Some 90 - 100 degree days in late August Solar: # 3 has better solar than the other non-electric site shady #26. Insects: Not bad Host: Great Rig Size: large rigs Sites: #3 and # 26 are non- electric. #26 is the most private.

  • Bill H.
    Aug. 25, 2018

    Eisenhower State Park Campground

    Tent camper

    Lots of space and good fishing. Secure camping and clean on site bathroom facilities. Close enough to town for convenience but far enough away you get to see a lot of stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What glamping options are available at Clinton Lake?

Clinton Lake offers diverse glamping experiences for those wanting comfort in nature. The most notable option is at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA, which provides comfortable cabins with amenities like pizza delivery and firewood service. For a unique experience, consider Weston Bend State Park Campground where some campers have set up large glamping structures like yurts with plenty of space. These glamping options provide the perfect balance of outdoor adventure with home comforts, making Clinton Lake an ideal destination for those new to camping or seeking a more luxurious outdoor experience.

How much does glamping at Clinton Lake cost?

Glamping rates at Clinton Lake vary by accommodation type and season. At Eisenhower State Park Campground, electric sites with amenities suitable for glamping typically cost $20-30 per night, plus a small entrance fee. For more upscale options, Perry State Park Campground offers water and electric sites at competitive rates, with easy pull-in access perfect for glamping setups. Prices generally increase during peak summer months and holidays. Many sites offer online booking with occasional discounts for extended stays. Always check for additional fees like vehicle permits that might apply to your glamping experience.

What amenities are included with Clinton Lake glamping sites?

Clinton Lake glamping sites offer various amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. At Russell Crites Primitive — Hillsdale State Park, you'll find well-lit sites with shower houses, pet-friendly policies, and lakefront locations perfect for fishing and watching beautiful sunsets. Pomona State Park Campground provides clean restroom facilities, picnic tables, and fire pits at most glamping sites. Many locations include electric hookups, while some offer water access points throughout the grounds. Additional amenities often include laundry facilities, wood sales, designated recreation areas, and hiking trails nearby. These thoughtful features provide the perfect balance of comfort and nature.

When is the best time of year for glamping at Clinton Lake?

The ideal time for glamping at Clinton Lake is late spring through early fall (May-September) when temperatures are most pleasant for outdoor activities. Lone Star Lake Park offers particularly beautiful experiences in late spring when wildflowers bloom and summer crowds haven't yet arrived. Fall brings spectacular foliage at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kansas City, with comfortable daytime temperatures and cool evenings perfect for campfires. Be aware that summer months can be quite hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms, while lake areas may experience strong winds in spring. Weekdays generally offer a quieter experience than weekends throughout the season.

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