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Kiowa County State Park Campground
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67 Reviews of 1 Dodge City Campgrounds
Gunsmoke RV Park
Noisy
We stayed here in June for two nights on a road trip north. Front section of spots 1-43 are close to the road and it is very noisy. They made these front sites big rig friendly by using the site next to yours for unhooking your tow or towed vehicle. We were put in the front section due to a large work crew taking up a lot of spaces in the back section. We could not open our awning in the first assigned spot, so the staff was accommodating and moved us over one spot. Come to find out, it is very windy here, so awnings are not used very often. We would highly recommend getting a site in the back. Sites 50-80. Less noise, long pull throughs and nice wide grass areas. The wifi was not very strong or was too busy, so we used our own hot spot. This is conveniently located close to Dodge City attractions.
4 Aces RV Park
Peaceful Over Night Stop
We stopped here on our way back home from New Mexico. It was a clean, quite campground. The bathrooms were clean. Parking pads were level. We arrived afterhours, and used an envelope to pay. The payment system was pretty confusing. The pay envelopes stated different rates than the website, which also is different than what the employee told us on the phone.
We would stay here again if we needed to stop over night in the area.
Horse Thief Reservoir
Great Campground Near Garden City
Great camp ground with clean and maintained amenities. Having a lake this close is a treat even if it’s not a big lake. I don’t fish but see and hear fish jumping all the time. It’s new so the trees haven’t grown to provide a ton of shade yet but great value for the price and location.
Ford State Fishing Lake
A dozen empty sites
An obvious camping loop with picnic tables had one small car parked in a spot when I got here. He woke up and drove away. I saw another couple people sitting in a car at the stop sign. Looked suspicious to me. The flattest most level site I could find is barely adequate. All the rest have quite a tilt.
Meade City Park
Just passing through
Found this on the app. Showed up and it’s totally slept on!! I will be back because I regularly drive through the area on my way to Arizona.
I felt safe. There was bathrooms. It was quiet for the most part.
There is limited parking but it is December and I was vehicle 2/2. Picnic tables and I slept through the night well!
Watersports Campground
The website link does not work....in this posting
Clicked on the website link and website URL is "for sale".
Ford State Fishing Lake
Very bad campground
Lots of trash look like methlab has been out there very Do not go here
Gunsmoke RV Park
Great location for local attractions.
Very clean bathrooms and showers. Some noise from road and train close by. Overall quite comfortable. Sites good size. Park next to rig.
Ford State Fishing Lake
Clean, quiet,no frills, no bugs!
Small park, very quiet and nice, right off the lake. No facilities, has dumpster . Bathroom dirty - so only 4 stars. Just side road parking, but enough to park a trailer. Amazingly, even if parking is right near the lake - no bugs!!!
Gunsmoke RV Park
NO on the proplan
They have no idea what the Dyrt is or the 40% discount for pro members
Dodge City KOA
Overnight stay
We just stayed there over night and did the late check in but it worked great for us. Just needed water and electricity but they have all the options.
Kiowa County State Park Campground
OK for an overnight stay
Stopped by to see if we would stay here and any amenities.
Blue RV Park
Hidden gem!
While we did not actually stay here, I wish we had. We had to reroute to avoid flooding, storms, tornadoes. We stayed at a public park down the highway a way that felt more like a truck stop. In the morning, we realized we were in need of a dump station. Not only was this rv park the closest, but they had to have been the nicest, and it was immaculate. If you’re looking for an easy off-on with large rig-friendly pull-through pads, this is your spot. I am not affiliated with this outfit; I was not paid in any way to endorse it, in fact, they wouldn’t even let me pay. We will definitely be back as paying over-nighters sometime in the near future. 😁
Gunsmoke RV Park
Comfortable and secure
All hookups function properly, gravel sites fairly level and easy to access. Laundry and showers available, have not used them yet. Bad time of year for exploring the area. Still very arid and dry this spring. No complaints about the park.
Dodge City KOA
Expensive
$60 a night
Kiowa County State Park Campground
Quiet spot for the evening
We were solo camping here. Only a few folks walking dogs around the lake came through. We’re self-contained but there is a vault toilet and a water spigot if needed.
Ford State Fishing Lake
Steep and not very RV friendly, but great view
Not much of a lake, right now? Kinda a puddle, but it’s an awesome place and bet it will fill up nicely. Sign says, harmful bacteria in water, so do t swim or let your dogs in the water. And kinda steep and not many of the sites are level. It’s January, so I’m the only crazy one here.
Meade City Park
Very small and parking is very limited
Free east to get to dump and water, but small rig only. I’m here in January, but looks like supposed to park on the grass
Dodge City KOA
Clean, Quiet and New Campground
Campground was a little difficult to find the entrance to, but once we found it we had no problems with the rest of our stay. Campground was quite and fully paved. The kids enjoyed riding their bikes and scooters while we relaxed at our spot. Plenty of room to pull in and out of spots. The common buildings were all new and very well kept. Highly recommend if you are in Dodge City.
RJs Park LLC - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Long-term stay
Very quiet, clean, pet friendly! We stayed here for 3 1/2 weeks wile I worked nights. Small showers
Ford State Fishing Lake
Nice FREE camping
The sites are gravel and have their own picnic tables. Didn't realize kansas could be so beautiful! Nice view of the lake
Ford State Fishing Lake
Free Camping
I stayed two different nights this week. I was there Tuesday night and Friday night. Tuesday night I had the place to myself. Friday night just had two other rigs there. I wouldn't recommend this place to big rigs. The vault toilets were trashed Tuesday and out of TP. Friday the trash was picked up and TP was stocked. Vault toilets were a bit gross, but they did their job. Toilets are a bit of a walk from the camp sites.
Meade State Park Campground
Southwest Kansas
I tent camped at Meade State Park in July 2022. I was the only camper in the Larrabee campground. I picked site 143 because trees almost totally shade it. There was one travel trailer in the Sagebrush campground loop. There were more RVs on the northeast edge of the small lake. I arrived around 4pm and spread out my gear to dry after camping in the rain in Iowa the previous night. It was sunny and breezy and my stuff dried quickly. Then I walked 200 yards to the beach and swam in the lake. It was very refreshing in that summer heat. Afterwards I took a cold shower in the shower house that is connected to the visitor center, which was inexplicably closed on a Wednesday. There was a sign to run the shower until it heats up. Well, I didn’t wait and just took the cold shower, which was also refreshing. After I pitched my then dry tent, I walked the 2 miles around the whole lake. I didn’t want to just hang out at my camp site because there were biting flies that interestingly stopped biting around 7pm and I enjoyed the evening at my site after the swim, shower, and walk. It was a nice waypoint on my road trip.
Gunsmoke RV Park
Favorite so far
Only stayed 1 night.
Nice, friendly and helpful check in.
Easy hookups, nice sites.
Liked the overall vibe.
Gunsmoke RV Park
Compared to other campgrounds in Kansas, maybe 4 stars.
Keep in mind, we haven’t found any five-star campgrounds in Kansas, and a shortage of campgrounds in general, so we were glad to find this perfectly adequate, safe space with level gravel pads close together. Full hookups. The best thing about it is its proximity to Dodge City.
Prairie Wind RV Park
Small but nice spot. No on site bathroom. You need a BR in your RV. Dump site is available .
We wanted to stay, but we do not have a restroom in our camper, and there is not one on site.
RJs Park LLC - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Overnight Camping
Clean little spot with hookups. Friendly and helpful staff. Very affordable. I’ve paid more for a lot less.
Guide to Dodge City
Camping near Dodge City, Kansas, offers a mix of outdoor fun and local attractions. Whether you're in an RV, tent, or looking for a cabin, there are options that cater to different needs and preferences.
What to do
- Explore local attractions: Dodge City is rich in history and has plenty to see. One camper mentioned, "This is conveniently located close to Dodge City attractions," making it easy to enjoy the local culture while camping at Gunsmoke RV Park.
- Fishing and boating: If you enjoy fishing, Horse Thief Reservoir is a great spot. A reviewer noted, "Having a lake this close is a treat even if it’s not a big lake."
- Hiking and biking: Many campgrounds, like Meade State Park Campground, offer trails for hiking and biking. One visitor shared, "I enjoyed a bike ride to the showers and I gave it four stars because there wasn’t any hot water."
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Dodge City KOA stated, "Very clean bathrooms and showers."
- Friendly staff: Many visitors have noted the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Gunsmoke RV Park said, "Nice, friendly and helpful check-in."
- Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having enough room to set up their gear. A review for Horse Thief Reservoir mentioned, "Spots can fill up quick so be sure you call ahead. However, there are plenty of primitive spots that have room most weekends."
What you should know
- Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or trains. A visitor at Gunsmoke RV Park mentioned, "The front section of spots 1-43 are close to the road and it is very noisy."
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Ford State Fishing Lake noted, "No facilities, has dumpster. Bathroom dirty - so only 4 stars."
- Seasonal access: Some campgrounds have specific seasons. For example, Gunsmoke RV Park is open from mid-January to mid-December.
Tips for camping with families
- Choose quieter sites: If you have kids, look for sites away from busy roads. A camper at Gunsmoke RV Park recommended, "We would highly recommend getting a site in the back. Sites 50-80. Less noise, long pull-throughs and nice wide grass areas."
- Plan for activities: Make sure to have games or activities for downtime. One family enjoyed the "clean, quiet and new campground" at Dodge City KOA where kids could ride their bikes.
- Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can save trips to the store. A visitor at Greensburg RV mentioned, "There is not much around so you better be self-sufficient."
Tips from RVers
- Check for big rig access: If you're in a larger RV, confirm that the campground can accommodate you. A review for Dodge City KOA highlighted, "Big rig friendly."
- Look for full hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. A camper at Greensburg RV said, "If you need to stop and want a full hook-up for $20, give this place a try."
- Be aware of the weather: Kansas can be windy, so secure your awning. A visitor at Gunsmoke RV Park noted, "Come to find out, it is very windy here, so awnings are not used very often."
Camping near Dodge City, Kansas, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Dodge City, KS?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Dodge City, KS is Kiowa County State Park Campground with a 3.7-star rating from 6 reviews.