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.

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RV Park Reviews near Emporia, KS

189 Reviews of 68 Emporia Campgrounds


  • JC C.
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Michigan Valley

    Amenities for the whole family

    I grew up going to this campground. It has a lot of amenities to suit everyone.

    • 57 sites with water and electric hookups ($18)
    • 38 primitive sites ($14)
    • 9 sites with sewer hook-ups ($22)
    • 8 prime sites offering pull-through access, 50 amp electrical service along with water, picnic table, fire ring, and lantern holder ($20)
    • Roped off swimming beach
    • 2 shower buildings
    • Dump station
    • 2 reservable picnic shelters
    • Basketball court
    • Fishing dock
    • Sites are available from May 1 through September 30.
  • D
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Chuck Wagon RV Park

    Good travel stop

    If you are traveling through and need a place to stop for the night, this is a nice little spot. Owners are friendly and helpful. Full hook ups, 50 and 30 amp, pull through and back in. Small campground with no public showers or bathrooms, no WiFi but good ATT cell service.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Canning Creek

    Not a bad site in the entire campground!

    General: Canning Creek is one of six camping areas operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers on Council Grove Lake. It is spread out on the lake so that all but four sites- 24, 26, 27& 28 (and the group camping areas) are directly on the water. Even though there were only a handful of people camping when we were there on a Monday in mid-April, there was an attendant on duty until 8 pm. 

    Site Quality/Facilities: Most sites have generous concrete pads, some of which could easily accommodate two vehicles, a concrete picnic table (covered by a shelter), a bbq, and a lantern hook. Some sites are reservable and others are not. The rates are very reasonable, as they are for all CoE campgrounds, especially for seniors. All sites have reasonable separation between them. On the map, sites 6-23 look to be very close together but they are reasonably distanced apart. Sites 1-5 (which are not reservable) have very long pull-through drives. All sites (except the group sites) have electric and water and some have 50 amp (these are noted on the map) 

    Bathhouse: Some loops have vault toilets (which were very clean), some have flush toilets, and some have flush toilet/shower combos. None have soap dispensers. We were in site 46 with access to one of the combos. I appreciated the hot water, especially since we woke to snow the next morning! Sites 1-23 have a vault toilet but there is a flush facility within reasonable walking distance. 

    Activities/Amenities: Swimming, fishing, and boating in season but we were passing through, so we did not participate. Minimal playground facilities (mostly in the loop with sites 1-23) and horseshoe pits. There was a hiking trail, but I did not explore it. 

    We always have a good experience at a CoE campground – they are well run, clean, affordable and, of course, located on or near water. My only beef is that check-in time is 6 pm, although if it is not crowded, you could check in earlier.

  • K
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Richey Cove

    Love it!

    Very cute place. Quiet. Just hear the birds. They have fire pits. Pets are allowed. They have nice paved spots with water and electrical hookup. ( 30/50) Comes with picnic table and shelter. Has a charcoal swiveling grill, good size with a lid! Fishing. Boating. Shower/ bathroom on sight. Garbage cans close by. We will definitely be back with family and friends! Have long term campsites and short term. Go to recreation.gov for fast and easy sign in and go!

  • JC C.
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Outlet Campground

    Nice park near spillway

    • 34 campsites and 2 group day-use picnic shelters, all of which have electric and water hookups ($16)
    • flush and vault toilets
    • shower building
    • playground
    • nature trail
    • dump station
    • laundry facilities
    • boat ramp
    • All sites and shelters are reservable from April 1 through October 31. Winter camping is also available from November 1 to March 31 for $10.00 a night.
  • F
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

    El Dorado State Park Bemis Loop

    Very quiet and spread out. Small RV loop with approximately 35 gravel sites all with water and 30/50 amp electric. The sites are fairly level with picnic tables at each site. All have lake views. It’s about 3 miles to the main state park area, which is very busy.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2020

    Mill creek campground

    Charming Campground with Railroad History

    This is a charming little campground, and I do not use the word“charming” often. It is charming because it has so many quaint relics of the past, including the town itself. At the entrance to the campground, there is a building covered with old signs, hubcaps, etc. As a photographer, I couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity begin taking pictures immediately. As we drove down the road to our campsite, we came across such oddities as a bicycle halfway up a windmill, an old original train depot with an antique threshing machine next to it, and more. The campsites are flat and fairly spacious. We were lucky that the campground was not at full capacity because many of the sites are in pairs. Our pull-through site was within inches of the adjacent pull-through site. Although there was no picnic table at our site, we could have used one on the adjacent site, and we brought our own table. The site did have a fire pit, but we arrived late and didn’t have time to worry about getting wood. There are seasonal and permanent campers at the campground, and you have to reserve early during peak seasons. I talked to one person at the campground and he said that it was booked up one time when he wanted to stay. Although the site we got was gravel and pull-through, there are sites without power by the creek, in case you want to tent camp or just don’t need hookups. The bath house was clean, and the owner told me that it is sanitized every day. The shower stalls are spacious and there is hot water. There is a playground for kids and activities for older people—basketball, corn hole, etc. The only drawback is that you can hear trains passing through during the night about three or four times. It didn’t bother me since I love the sound of trains, but it does wake you up since the tracks are so close to the campground. The town is within walking distance of the campground, and it is worth walking(or driving) to it. The buildings are interesting architecturally, and the town is known for antiques. Overall, I really liked this campground. It may not have all of the amenities of the larger campgrounds, but it is quiet(except for the trains) and peaceful.

  • J
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Topeka / Capital City KOA

    The longer pull thru sites are Buddy site- we didn’t realize this

    Our site was $56.78 We were in Site# 59 The check in was at 12pm but the office was closed until 3:30pm so we grabbed our sheet left out front and got ourselves to our site.

    We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep (although the Jeep had to be parked straight across the front of our site to fit in). Also we were right on the highway.

    The site was easy to level.
    Our site was not shaded and without any trees. The most FRUSTRATING part is that this was a buddy site (that is NO WHERE on their website). We have rescue dogs and don’t want to share our space with neighbors we don’t know. Literally no one wants to Kumbaya by the fireside with complete strangers. Therefore our trip went from one week originally to two nights. We would have left the next day but the husband wanted to see the Evel Knievel museum.

    The lot does not have a concrete patio but has a picnic table and fire grate.

    They have a community fire pit with multiple swings around it. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.

    They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster at the entrance.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

    They do have a saltwater Swimming pool. They have a catch and release fishing pond.

    There is a Playground. They also offer a weight room and an adorable activities room with air hockey, a library, & a pool table. There is also a scenic walking trail. The trail is almost a mile and they’ve kept it mowed and easy to identify.

    They have a basic general store. There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

    The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.

    They have cabins for rent and a tent area (electric & primitive options).

    They have 2 shower houses. The shower house in the main barn has individual shower/toilet/sink areas. The shower house in the park has the typical stalls. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility in both shower houses. It is a cash only facility.

    They have a fenced in dog park which is unfortunately located in the front of the park away from RV sites.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Evel Knievel museum and Brown vs. Board of Education historical park.

    Staff are very kind. I would definitely stay here in the future but will know to secure a site that isn’t shared with others

  • Judith B.
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Canning Creek

    Small, quiet COE on the lake

    This is a small park - 43 reservable sites with electric and water hookups. Most sites face the water and are shaded. They have fire pits and a covered cerment picnic table. Sites are fairly level and good size with a gravel pad. It is a very nice campground


Guide to Emporia

Camping areas near Emporia, Kansas offer diverse options for outdoor recreation within the rolling Flint Hills region at approximately 1,100 feet elevation. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-95°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall provide milder conditions. Most campgrounds remain open year-round with reduced amenities during winter months when temperatures can drop below freezing.

What to do

Lake activities: Turkey Point at Melvern Lake provides water access for fishing, swimming, and boating. "We heard owls, saw bats and fireflies, and had an INCREDIBLE view of the stars at night," notes one Turkey Point camper, highlighting the natural attractions beyond just the water.

Nature trails: Pomona State Park offers hiking trails along the lakeshore for wildlife viewing and photography. A visitor mentioned, "We're in a Montana high country 384br, 41' fifth wheel. It's a beautiful park, right on Pomona lake," indicating the accessibility for larger rigs while enjoying nature.

Fishing opportunities: Carbolyn Park features a boat ramp with lake access for anglers. "Clean campground, nice and quiet! Little disappointed with no true waterfront access," reports one visitor, suggesting fishing is better accessed via boat than from shore.

What campers like

Quiet settings: Pomona State Park Campground receives praise for its peaceful atmosphere. "The park is very quiet 7/26/22. My wife is working, and I am setting and listening to the soothing sounds of nature, and trying not to fall asleep," shares one relaxed camper.

Affordability: Carbolyn Park offers electric sites for just $16-18 per night, making it budget-friendly. "The price is right especially with the Golden Age pass. Frequent Ranger patrol. Friendly," notes one visitor who appreciated the value and security.

Shade coverage: Many campers appreciate the tree cover at various sites. At Pomona State Park, one camper noted, "The campground here is covered in trees, Awesome," which provides relief during hot Kansas summers.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: During busy seasons, especially around local events like Unbound in Emporia, campsites fill quickly. "We were lucky to get the spot we got. We needed a spot to park for the 4 days we were in Emporia for Unbound," explains a camper at Emporia RV Park.

Noise factors: Several campgrounds experience road or other noise. "Clean restrooms and showers. Quiet campground. Downfall is right next to interstate. Internet is not the best, but it is secure," reports an Emporia RV Park visitor.

Site layouts: Many rv sites near Emporia, Kansas have buddy site configurations where camping spots share utilities. A Topeka KOA visitor warns, "The most FRUSTRATING part is that this was a buddy site (that is NO WHERE on their website). We have rescue dogs and don't want to share our space with neighbors we don't know."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Topeka / Capital City KOA offers family-friendly amenities. "The kids really liked playing on the playground as we got the pop-up situated," shares a visitor, noting the convenience during setup time.

Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer swimming facilities for children. The Topeka KOA features "a nice, but small, salt water swimming pool that was refreshing after driving 8 hours," according to one reviewer.

Pet policies: Turkey Point accommodates families with dogs. "We camp with our 3 dogs each time and never put them on a leash. Rangers informed us as long as they stay in your site, they're not strict about it," explains a regular visitor, though policies may have changed.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Many camping spots near Emporia require leveling equipment. At Pomona State Park, one RVer noted, "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."

Hookup locations: At Forbes Landing RV Park, full hookups are available but with some drawbacks. "They do have full hookups. The neighbors are nice. It is well kept up. The down side is there is constant noise from the grain elevators," warns a monthly camper.

Extended stay considerations: For longer-term camping near Emporia, pricing varies significantly. A visitor at Chuck Wagon RV Park in Eureka explains, "If you are traveling through and need a place to stop for the night, this is a nice little spot. Owners are friendly and helpful. Full hook ups, 50 and 30 amp, pull through and back in."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Emporia, KS is Emporia RV Park with a 3.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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