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Best Tent Camping near Edgerton, KS

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Tent camping opportunities near Edgerton, Kansas include several established options within driving distance. Woodridge Park offers both drive-in tent sites and hike-in primitive sites along a 4.5-mile trail, making it a popular choice for tent campers seeking various camping experiences. Hillsdale State Park's Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground provides another tent camping option with more developed amenities about 20 miles south of Edgerton.

Tent sites at Woodridge Park feature simple, natural settings with minimal development. The main camping area has a gravel circle with picnic tables for car camping, while numerous primitive sites are spread along the trail system. Potable water is available in the main area, and vault toilets are maintained regularly. Most primitive sites have established fire rings but lack other amenities. The trail to reach hike-in sites can become muddy after rain, potentially complicating access. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservation system, encouraging early arrival on weekends.

Primitive tent campers at Woodridge Park benefit from widely spaced sites that offer significant privacy even when the campground is busy. The trail-accessible sites provide enhanced seclusion, with some located directly on the lake offering water views. While the main camping area can occasionally become crowded, particularly on holidays, the primitive sites along the trail remain relatively quiet and isolated. The wooded setting provides natural shade and hammock options for tent campers seeking forest immersion. A recent visitor noted, "There are so many spots you can set up at on the trail that nobody went to. We very rarely run into anyone else while camping on the trail." Adam's Grove offers an alternative with 30 basic tent sites for $6 per night, providing affordable accommodations with access to Pomona Lake.

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Cedar Park

    Beautiful area.

    Great area, friendly guests even the kids showing up on the weekends were well behaved. One vault toilet they maintain the best they can. Area is patrolled by Park Rangers and law enforcement, not sure if local, county, or state. While there the park placed plaques marking site numbers and eventually they will add a kiosk that will have a QR code for payment, they were not sure what the fee would be (free for now). The sites are huge and not right on top of each other, they offer a picnic table, fire ring, and a gravel parking spot for your camper or grassy areas for tents. Very dusty roads getting here but worth it. Watch out for wildlife, deer, turkeys, and vultures are always on the roads including the pup that chases you're truck, just down the road from here, lol. Hope this helps, Happy camping you all!

  • Leni K.
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Relaxing Car/Tent Camping Spot

    Pros Off-season was quiet Open bathrooms were nice and well kept. Easy access to trails Lots of wildlife, vultures, deer, etc. Well marked and plenty of them spots Marina was a quick bike ride away and had a lot to offer during the season. Primate loops had some good spacing and tree cover, along with views of the lake. Inner loops not so much Potable water available year round. Was drinkable.

    Cons Signs marked closed bathrooms but not the closest open bathrooms. One per campsite was still open with heat and electric. Weirdly all vaults were closed Office and hosts were unavailable so we had to leave for Casey's for firewood. While before the season, someone told us it's typically impossible to get firewood because the office is usually closed. Signs to the entrance to park and n avigation were pretty small, impossible to read at night, not lit. Electric parking pass only issued one day pass at a time. Would do the paper pass across the parking lot next time. Spacing is definitely a bit crowded for tent camping privacy this time of year. Will be curious to see how it feels in the summer/fall.

  • Leni K.
    May. 24, 2021

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Okay Campground for Tenting

    Campground is great overall, with a walkable trail just past the showers, clean restrooms and easy to access sites. There are only 3 basic tent sites, making it hard to nab. #4 had a decent amount of privacy, however most other electric sites do not. As an electric site, there was not a lot of ground space for tents, we settled on gravel with reflectix to buffer the ground. Check in was easy, and in walking distance. Site was pretty noisy, even after hours, a few kids running around with speakers on blast definitely were less than optimal.

  • 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.

  • Brenda Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 4, 2025

    Osage State Fishing Lake

    Beautiful place - big rig friendly

    So glad we chose this dispersed camping location as an overnight stay. It's fantastic! Beautiful area, campfire rings in several locations, and our 43' Rv navigated smoothly (well, husband navigated smoothly!) Easy to drive through, well-maintained roads....leave no trace, and enjoy!

  • Freya
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Quail Run Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Relaxing place to camp and enjoy nature

    All in all I really enjoyed tent camping at one of the primitive sites! My dad and I used two separate tents, each of which are six person tents, and it was easy to fit both on the campsite. I didn’t love the fire ring because the wall was pretty high and the grill part didn’t have adjustable height so that limited the height of the fire we could build when we wanted to cook over it. The nearby vault toilet was just OK, it was about as clean as a vault toilet could be but there was no way to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands nearby. The shower house with flush toilets, which was a little further away, was clean but didn’t have any hand soap, it only had hand sanitizer which was a disappointment.

    Those were really the only drawbacks to this campsite though! Everything else was lovely. I liked that there was a small camp store nearby with firewood for purchase during operating hours. The scenery was very nice and even though there were a lot of RVs in their section of the campground, I didn’t hear any noise coming from their air-conditioning thanks to the distance between that section and the primitive section.

    Being almost completely surrounded by the lake was so serene and we got to hear and see a lot of wildlife. The only other thing to know about this spot on the campground is that if you’re going to the primitive sites, you will have to park nearby and then walk the rest of the way with your gear. At the site I was in that was only a couple of yards but other ones were further away.

    Also, a note about spiders: there were way more than I’ve ever seen while camping before, so if large amounts of them bother you I suggest you not camp here in October! Most of them were small, but seeing them so often was still kind of gross. Such is life when camping though!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 1, 2021

    Lake Shawnee County Campground

    So much to do and very close to Topeka

    General: In addition to a campground, this county park has so much to offer including a seven-mile paved path around Lake Shawnee, disc golf, a heated fishing dock, softball complex, golf course, boat ramps, tennis courts, playground, picnic shelters, arboretum, and the Ted Ensley Gardens. The office was open until 7 pm so check-in was a breeze and the staff very friendly and welcoming. 

    Sites/Facilities: The campground itself has 119 sites, situated on a peninsula jutting into the lake. All have water and electric (some 30 amp and some 50 amp). Many have views of the lake but unfortunately, they are all back-in and stacked up very close to each other so there is no privacy between sites. Our site (96) was on the end, so we had privacy on one side but could easily hear people in neighboring sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The fee is very reasonable ($20 or$18 for seniors). 

    Activities: I saw people fishing in the lake, there is a nice playground, and there is a paved path around the lake which made for a nice walk. 

    Restrooms: There are two restroom/shower/laundry facilities that were very clean (they had been cleaned by the time I went in at 7:30 am). 

    Conclusion: You are not far from downtown Topeka so you will hear road noise and the occasional siren, but this campground and all facilities are a nice oasis near an urban area. I definitely recommend visiting the Ted Ensley gardens while there (no additional admission, by donation only).

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2023

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Easy Camping, For Our First Time

    It was busy and noisy up until quiet hours, super family friendly, the camp sites are quite large and spread apart. The showers & bathrooms were nice! Many spots to choose from, we were lucky to grab one with tree cover making it feel like we were really out in nature. Lovely park and campground.

  • J
    Jul. 15, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    One of the best!

    We camped here in June 2020.  We had a nice RV site with electric.  The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing.  We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table. We could walk right down a grassy hill to the trail along the lake.  We had lots of grassy space around us to set up and play yard games. Trails and roads within the campsite are paved, so it's great for bikes and scooters.  Grounds are well maintained and grassy areas feel fine to walk through and play in.  Nearby area beaches to play at, a playground, and a short drive to stores to get anything we forgot! We love this beautiful place and will return!

    Cons: the full hookup sites don't have a view of the lake. This is why we chose an electric only site and used a spigot in the campsite to fill our tank.

Guide to Edgerton

Tent camping near Edgerton, Kansas offers several primitive and developed options within a 30-mile radius. The area features rolling hills with mixed hardwood forests and open prairies, creating diverse camping environments across several parks. Summer temperatures often reach 90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall provide milder conditions between 50-75°F, extending the camping season from March through October.

What to do

Lakeside hiking: Woodridge Park features a 4.5-mile trail system with multiple access points to Clinton Lake. Alexandra J. notes, "Site 4 is right on the lake and had a beautiful view of the sunrise."

Water activities: Pomona Lake at Adam's Grove provides boat access with convenient facilities. According to JC C., "Adam's Grove does provide the closet boat ramp if you plan on picking up passengers off the beach near the dam at Michigan Valley Park."

Nature observation: Hillsdale State Park offers seasonal butterfly viewing opportunities. Harmony H. from Woodridge Park cautions, "We went mid-June, and there had apparently been some type of butterfly hatching. They were small but quite aggressive, constantly swarming us."

What campers like

Secluded sites: Primitive campsites at Woodridge Park offer exceptional privacy. Zach C. confirms, "Camping spots along trail are really spread out and even if every spot is full you still feel secluded."

Off-trail exploration: Many campers create their own camping spots away from designated areas. Ashley F. from Woodridge Park suggests, "It's highly suggested that you explore off the trail though so that you can see all the creative campsites that campers have built and established and you can create your own living space."

Affordability: Adam's Grove provides budget-friendly tent camping with basic amenities. JC C. reports, "30 tent sites with no hookups, $6 fee per site."

What you should know

Weather preparedness: Trail conditions can deteriorate quickly with rainfall. Carly H. warns, "Keep in mind though that the trail gets very muddy if it has just rained!"

Campsite availability: Most primitive sites operate on first-come, first-served basis, especially during peak seasons.

Facility limitations: Many primitive sites lack developed facilities. James H. notes about Woodridge Park, "Awesome spot for weekend camping. Lots of fire rings available. Well maintained in the main camping area, as well as on the trail."

Tips for camping with families

Pack light for hike-in sites: Consider equipment weight when accessing remote locations. Harmony H. shares, "It our first time hiking in to a site (lots of work with our regular gear for a family of four, but worth it!)."

Weekday advantages: Avoid holiday crowds by camping midweek. Nikki S. mentions, "We very rarely run into anyone else while camping on the trail."

Wildlife awareness: Prepare children for potential wildlife and insect encounters common throughout the region.

Tips from RVers

Electric hookup options: While many sites near Edgerton cater primarily to tent campers, Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground at Hillsdale State Park does offer electric hookups along with sewer connections and a dump station.

Parking considerations: Vehicle access varies significantly between parks. Josh M. appreciates Woodridge Park for having "plenty of space" in the main parking area, though primitive sites require hiking gear in.

Seasonal planning: Spring and fall offer more comfortable camping temperatures and typically fewer insects than summer months.

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