Best RV Parks & Resorts near Emporia, KS
Several RV campgrounds serve the Emporia area, including Emporia RV Park and Campground located on Highway 50 with full hookup sites featuring water, sewer, and 50-amp electrical connections. Crossroads RV Park and Campground, about 30 miles north near Lyndon, provides similar amenities with big rig friendly pull-through sites. "The site was easy to level," noted one visitor about Topeka/Capital City KOA, which lies approximately 60 miles northeast of Emporia and offers full hookup sites with both back-in and pull-through options. Chuck Wagon RV Park in Eureka, south of Emporia, accommodates RVs with water and electric hookups plus a dump station, and remains open year-round for travelers.
During peak seasons, particularly around local events, RV parks in the region fill quickly and advance reservations are strongly recommended. Most parks maintain gravel parking pads that occasionally require leveling blocks. Cell service varies considerably throughout the area, with better connectivity reported at parks closer to Interstate 35. Many campgrounds provide sanitary dump stations, though not all sites offer sewer connections directly at the site. Pets are generally welcome at most facilities, but designated pet areas vary significantly. "The longer pull-thru sites are buddy sites," cautioned one camper about certain configurations at the Topeka KOA, highlighting the importance of confirming specific site layouts when making reservations, especially for larger rigs requiring more space or privacy.