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Best Camping near Fort Scott, KS

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Join the fun near Fort Scott. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Fort Scott is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Fort Scott, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

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Prairie State Park Campground

Prairie State Park Campground

10 Reviews
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21 Saves
Liberal, Missouri
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  • Reservable
Crawford State Park Campground

Crawford State Park Campground

5 Reviews
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25 Saves
Farlington, Kansas
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  • Reservable
Osage Prairie RV Park

Osage Prairie RV Park

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Nevada, Missouri

We are open year round, so you can enjoy our family-friendly park in any season, taking advantage of amenities like our seasonal swimming pool, playground, wi-fi internet access, and full hook-ups for RVs.

Spend an afternoon viewing the houses on the Nevada Victorian Tour explore the Bushwhacker Museum, or spend a fun Saturday night at the Nevada Raceway dirt track. You can sample the wares of the Missouri Pecan Growers, go bird watching at the August A Busch Jr. Memorial Wetlands at Four Rivers CA, or play a round of golf at the Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course. See the incredible tournament baseball field at Champion Diamonds or tour the Missouri Welding Institute.

With nearby attractions like the Osage Village State Historic Site and Fort Scott National Historic Site, you’ll find plenty to explore in our area.

We are conveniently located near I-49 (Highway 71) and Highway 54, north of Joplin Missouri, south of Kansas City, west of Eldorado Springs, and east of Fort Scott Kansas. Nevada (Nee-Vay-Duh) is a great place to stop and stay a while. Plan your visit today with a phone call or e-mail or click on the reserve now button.

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Gunn Park

Gunn Park

2 Reviews
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7 Saves
Fort Scott, Kansas
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Crossroads RVs and Cabins

Crossroads RVs and Cabins

1 Review
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Fort Scott, Kansas

Crossroads RVs and Cabins is a family and pet friendly RV campground located in historic Fort Scott, Kansas. We are on the northwest side of Fort Scott and only approximately 1.2 miles from the Chamber of Commerce, Old Fort National Historic Site, and downtown Fort Scott; with plenty of local dining and shopping. We provide campers with newly renovated, spacious lots, with 30/50 amp service, water, and sewer hook-ups. We have both pull through and back in spaces available. Our campground is heavily wooded, which means lots of shade to keep cool in the summer months.

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  • Reservable

$25 - $45 / night

Bourbon County Fairgrounds Campground

Bourbon County Fairgrounds Campground

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Fort Scott, Kansas

Enjoy visiting the historic sites, parks, sporting, concert and local events in Fort Scott and Bourbon County, Kansas in an economical year-round central location that’s convenient to Fort Scott dining and entertainment. Bourbon County Fairgrounds Camping, 2102 Huntington Blvd in Fort Scott (across from Fort Scott Community College)

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  • Phone Service
  • RVs

$20 / night

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Recent Reviews in Fort Scott

80 Reviews of 61 Fort Scott Campgrounds

  • IThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie State Park Campground
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Prairie State Park Campground

    Tent camping

    Lots of ticks. Good clean campground. Bathroom. Bison roam the park. Ticks also roam the park. Found a burnt guitar. Wooden pole hit truck. Prarie walk had lots of ticks, but no tick dogs.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Osage Prairie RV Park
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Osage Prairie RV Park

    Lovely little campground. Old but well kept bathrooms & laundry.

    Delightful office staff.  We did not make advance reservations, but called when we were about an hour away and insured they had sites available.  Long pull-thrus with full hookups.  For an overnight stay, this is a nice campground.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Neosho State Fishing Lake
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Neosho State Fishing Lake

    Beautiful camping fishing and more

    I stayed here while passing through Kansas found this on Free camping website it has picnic tables and free camping with vaulted toilets, fishing peers plenty of spots to camp good for Starlink and solar I have T-Mobile service. The reception was bad Starlink helped was quiet I was the only one here has some people fishing on the other side of the lake couple people fished next to me, but left shortly after had the whole place to myself in the month of June 2024. I’m a traveling nomad always looking to find great spots, and this one is perfect for a nice little settle.

  • Mychele B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park
    May. 2, 2024

    Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park

    Adorable campground that feels cozy and friendly

    I love everything about this campground from the open space, to the front manager to the friendly guests.  Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached.  There's also an old Drive in movie next door!  Makes you want to get an airstream and cruise down Route 66

  • Belinda O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kimmys At Caplinger
    Apr. 23, 2024

    Kimmys At Caplinger

    Beautiful, peaceful & very accommodating!

    We absolutely Love this campground! It's beautiful, peaceful & lots of things to do. From walking the trails, kayaking, camp fires, swings & play sets for the kids to enjoying the beautiful scenery. They have just about everything you need in the little store/welcome center. And the owners are the nicest people you'll ever meet!

  • Marcie C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kimmys At Caplinger
    Apr. 22, 2024

    Kimmys At Caplinger

    Best Family Campground in Missouri

    Kimmy’s is amazing!  Always friendly and clean. Lots of activities for any outdoor adventures. Hiking kayaking swimming and lots of laughs come with Kimmy’s crew. They go out of their way to make your stay wonderful! If the pond on site is not big enough Stockton Lake is just minutes away or maybe you enjoy kayaking the Sac River is very close as well. Shuttle service is right up the road if needed. Keep your eyes peeled you may just find a message rock or two. We frequent Kimmy’s several times each summer and by far our absolute favorite campground in Missouri. And they are pet friendly too!

  • Kayla T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kimmys At Caplinger
    Apr. 22, 2024

    Kimmys At Caplinger

    Amazing campground!

    Absolutely love everything they have here!  The trails they maintain for their guests are top notch.  You have to check out the lake they’re created for their campers to enjoy!  Can’t go wrong with staying at Kimmy’s.

  • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kamp Siesta
    Apr. 12, 2024

    Kamp Siesta

    Nice, quiet campground with lots of parking spots

    We camped here in October 2021 to close out our season and as a waypoint to Beaver Lake. This is a very nice, quaint little municipal campground. The shower house was clean enough, the spots were all well-maintained, and everything worked as advertised. There is a city park right around the bend that has all kinds of stuff, and there are basketball courts, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits within short walking distance. 

    It may have been because of the time of year since the campground was about to close, but we were the only campers there for the whole week, which was totally awesome. There are 42 spots at Kamp Siesta, three of which are pull-through, so you cannot possibly beat this place for $10 a night. 

    Oh, and I forgot to mention the wooded trail right behind the campground. You definitely forget you're in Kansas back there!

  • DAVE
    Camper-submitted photo from Lamar City Park
    Oct. 8, 2023

    Lamar City Park

    Free city park campground

    1st night free, $20 donation after. register with Holly, 30 & 50 amp at only 3 poles, free water and dump on site. The only problem was train traffic 200' away 24/7.

  • James H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins Campground
    Jul. 25, 2023

    Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins Campground

    Off the beaten path, quiet, we love it!

    Greeted by the owner and directed to our site. Once parked and hooked up, we were visited once more by the owner to see if anything else was need. Pleasant, quiet, and friendly experience.

  • r
    Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express RV Park LLC
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Pony Express RV Park LLC

    An Outstanding RV Park

    100 glorious acres. A little rustic but beautiful. Pull-Through and Back-In sites. MOST shave Electric, Water and Sewer. Tent Sites are available. Terri Karper is a wonderful Hostess.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lil' Toledo Lodge
    Jan. 16, 2023

    Lil' Toledo Lodge

    The Best Kept Secret in The Midwest!

    Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're happy to welcome this property to our platform. Perfect for a hunting adventure or corporate retreat. 15,000 Acres! Book your stay and leave a review for them here.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from i49 Rv Park - Missouri
    Jan. 16, 2023

    i49 Rv Park - Missouri

    50 RV Sites, Pet Friendly!

    Ashley here with The Dyrt! It was so nice to work with Dustin and get his listing setup on our site. Dustin recently purchased this park and is so excited to host you. Clean, safe, and easy access from the highway, this is the perfect place to rest your head. Check them out, take some photos and leave them some love!

  • Ryan H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crossroads RVs and Cabins
    Dec. 21, 2022

    Crossroads RVs and Cabins

    Upgraded RV & Cabins campground - very peaceful!

    I stayed in one of the airbnb cabins this past summer and it was super comfortable. Everything I needed for a great stay. Awesome managers and such a peaceful surrounding. I know there are new pedestals and hookups for RVs and they have been working on the swimming pool for 2023. The A-frame cabin is being renovated for a new laundry facility and new showers/bathrooms too.

  • Russ G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jayhawker RV Park
    Oct. 22, 2022

    Jayhawker RV Park

    Decent stay over spot

    The Jayhawker has well laid out spots and is off season friendly. Hosts are good honest people and will work with you around your schedule. Great place for a stopover or extended stay for work.

  • Lisa E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Brutus
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Big Brutus

    Nice quiet place

    This was one of the best campgrounds that we have stayed at! Big Brutus is a must see if you are traveling through Kansas. The sites are level and on nice grass.The grounds are well kept, the scenery is beautiful! There are only 10 sites (all with power and water) tenting available. it is remote and extremely quiet and peaceful! Clean bathrooms and showers. No one is onsite at night but all emergency numbers provided. friendly welcoming staff!

  • Alana R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins Campground
    Jun. 17, 2022

    Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins Campground

    Nice stay

    We had reserved a spot that would have been too small for our rig. Owner had already caught my mistake on check in and moved us to a better spot. Shady spots, #22 is best. Full hookups. Cheap laundry at $2.50. Nice quiet setting and the owners are very helpful. We will be back.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Safari RV Campground
    Jun. 3, 2022

    Santa Fe Safari RV Campground

    2 free days with amenities is hard to beat

    I just got here and set up. Its a partly cloudy day high 78 and moderate wind for Kansas. I have only put my screen shelter up so far. Your by the road and a business so you will here them till they close later in the evening and traffic going by. Yet beautiful lake and lots of things to do. Free for 2 days with hook ups. Showers and toilets. But only one shower to share so do that during the day while its not occupied is my advice. Yes RVers their is a dump station. 10 bucks a night if you stay longer. Im gonna pay just because.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie State Park Campground
    May. 31, 2022

    Prairie State Park Campground

    Primitive accomodations but beautiful land!

    The tiny campground is located in a wooded hollow at the edge of the prairie and has 4 primitive sites, no electric or water at sites, no showers and one vault toilet only. You can drive up the hill to the maintenance area to get water and there is a sign for this. 2 sites have paved pads and the others are gravel/dirt. The 2 outer gravel sites back up to a curved stream that runs along the perimeter of the campground but are lower and more shaded and more prone to hovering clouds of bugs. They are all have a picnic table and fire ring and are relatively private and well distanced. Since you have to drive through this stream to get to the campground beware when there has been heavy rain as it may not be accessible. The center paved sites are more open and grassy and get more wind but also don’t have as much shade. I think I stayed in site 4 and it was great for my solar panel. I did have steady cell service with AT&T while here.

    Since it’s pretty primitive you will likely have the place to yourself, but be prepared to have guests of the state park driving through all day to check it out. Lots of deer around, beautiful to see but this also means ticks! There is also significant poison ivy along the roads but there are signs warning about that. Best to keep to the maintained roads and paths. As far as dogs, they are not allowed on any of the trails because of the bison but they can walk the entire main gravel road of the state park (no shade). Nature center was closed due to covid when I was there but looks interesting. There were a couple bison about 20 feet from the center when I was there. My parents visited once and ended up on the road for about an hour while an entire herd of bison meandered across the road around their vehicle! The bison roam free here, although the small campground area has fences and/or cow grates to keep them out. The land is stunning and open and takes you back to a bygone era of this country. The sunrises here over the prairie are gorgeous.

  • Jason T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunn Park
    Dec. 27, 2021

    Gunn Park

    Perfect spot for the price

    This place is a small park that has lots of hiking trails it is five dollars for tents $10 for RVs with electric the bathrooms are Porta potty but for five dollars you can fish and you can have a campfire permit pretty much anything you wanna do you can purchase by the day here for about five dollars each item is really a nice place for the family to come they had a super decorated for Christmas

Guide to Fort Scott

Camping near Fort Scott, Kansas, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From serene lakes to well-maintained campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to escape into nature.

What to do

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area. One visitor mentioned, "Big Hill Lake is known as a trophy lake for fishing," highlighting the great catches available.
  • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. A reviewer at Hillsdale State Park noted, "It is a great place to bike and fish," indicating that the trails are perfect for both hiking and biking.
  • Wildlife Watching: Prairie State Park is a great spot for seeing local wildlife. One camper shared, "The land is stunning and open and takes you back to a bygone era of this country," emphasizing the natural beauty and wildlife opportunities.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Stockton State Park Campground said, "Great state park. Cleanest restrooms I’ve seen."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer plenty of space between sites. A reviewer at Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake mentioned, "We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of space some of the sites have between them."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often receive praise for their hospitality. One camper at Judy's Big Red Barn RV Park noted, "The staff are very friendly and helpful."

What you should know

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. A reviewer at Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake said, "The campground has private boat ramp and parking away from public use."
  • Plan Activities: Bring bikes or kayaks for family fun. One camper at Hillsdale State Park mentioned, "There are kayaks and canoes to rent."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep everyone happy. A visitor at Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area noted, "Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby."

Tips from RVers

Camping near Fort Scott, Kansas, provides a mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or just enjoying the great outdoors, there’s plenty to explore!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular campground near Fort Scott, KS?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fort Scott, KS is Prairie State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

  • What parks are near Fort Scott, KS?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 parks near Fort Scott, KS that allow camping, notably Stockton Lake and Big Hill Lake.