Best RV Parks & Resorts near Garden City, KS

RV parks near Garden City offer both established facilities and basic overnight stops. Gunsmoke RV Park in Dodge City provides full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections on level gravel pads. The park features a gated entrance, shower facilities, and a swimming pool open seasonally from mid-January through mid-December. Prairie Wind RV Park in Montezuma accommodates big rigs with pull-through sites, though without on-site restrooms or showers. Cimarron RV Park maintains spacious gravel sites with full hookups and clean laundry facilities. "Sites 50 through 82 are in the back away from the highway and very quiet with 20 feet of grassy space between sites," noted one visitor about Gunsmoke RV Park.

Several parks in the region maintain year-round operations, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Most offer sanitary dump stations and trash service, with electric options typically including 50-amp service rather than 30-amp connections. Cell service strength fluctuates throughout the area, with some RV parks reporting limited connectivity. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard cleanup expectations strictly enforced. The proximity to highways makes most parks easily accessible for large rigs, though road noise can be a consideration at certain locations. According to one visitor at Cimarron RV Park, it's "very OK place, clean, has wifi, grocery store across the street, and there was a food trailer with good food next door. Great value."

Best RV Sites Near Garden City, Kansas (26)

    1. Gunsmoke RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 227-8247

    "Really close to town. Really friendly staff!!! (Sadly Mrs Kitty and Marshall Dillion didn’t show). Comfortable and quiet. Highly recommended."

    "Sites 50 through 82 are in the back away from the highway and very quiet. 33 through 44 are back in sites and front the highway and are noisier. 50 to 82 have 20 feet of grassy space between sites, I"

    2. Cimarron RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    31 miles
    +1 (620) 855-2017

    $25 / night

    "I don't know how long Cimarron Park has been around. But I get the feeling that it hasn't been long. Very nice, young rv park (Great Value) that will be even better with age."

    "Clean, has wifi, grocery store across the street, and there was a food trailer with good food next door. Great value"

    3. Prairie Wind RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Meade, KS
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 846-2267

    "This is a tiny (5 pull-thru slots) RV park run by the county in Montezuma, Kansas. Perfect for an overnight stay, it has 30 and 50 amp hookups, sewer and water. All for only $20/night."

    "We wanted to stay, but we do not have a restroom in our camper, and there is not one on site."

    4. Watersports Campground

    3 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 225-8044

    "Water Sports, no longer has it's Lake. There are still some trailers here from when this is to be the watering hole for the area. Over 100 plus sites."

    "Nice pull thru lots & very close to activities in Dodge City. I am not sure we're the water sports were but we were there to see Outlaws!"

    5. BECS RV Park

    1 Review
    Plains, KS
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 232-5477

    "This was a great VERY quiet get away for me and the wife. Not a lot going on in this area during the winter time but this was the perfect place for us to unplug."

    6. Pine Tree RV Park

    1 Review
    Scott City, KS
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 872-3076

    7. Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    12 Reviews
    Scott City, KS
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 872-2061

    $21 - $22 / night

    "This was our last stop in our Tour de Kansas. The landscape felt more like the west than the flatlands of Kansas we had come to love. We pulled in on a Thurs. The campground was almost empty."

    "Sites are a little close to each other. Water and electric sites. Sites are not marked real clearly. Water not on at dump station."

    8. Horse Thief Reservoir

    6 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 253-8464

    "Growing up in southwest Kansas it is difficult to take a quick weekend trip anywhere close. Horsethief sure changed that."

    "They have installed more cement pads, more picnic table covers and windbreaks, and putting in new sewers on sites. Planted lots of trees also."

    9. Deerfield Beach Campground

    1 Review
    Garden City, KS
    14 miles
    +1 (620) 426-8321

    10. Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    12 Reviews
    Scott City, KS
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 872-2061

    $10 / night

    "It was around 40 some miles from the Interstate& all we saw were fields upon fields & no trees. The husband was grumbling when we turned off on the road to Lake Scott."

    "Only negative was no fire pits in this loop, but all the tent sites had fire pits. Strange. Lots of positives, mainly the scenery and peace & quiet."

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RV Park Reviews near Garden City, KS

94 Reviews of 26 Garden City Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 15, 2024

    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.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2021

    Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    It doesn't look like Kansas

    This was our last stop in our Tour de Kansas. The landscape felt more like the west than the flatlands of Kansas we had come to love. We pulled in on a Thurs. The campground was almost empty. Buy Friday afternoon, it was pretty full. By Sunday afternoon, we had it to our self again. We got a pull through site with 30 and 50 amp. Only 1 shower house was open in early April. But, it was 4 individual rooms, not common area setup.

    The lake was small but very pretty, easy to kayak, SUP and fish. There are a few short trails to hike. As other have mentioned, there are amazing sites within 20 miles. The Little Jerusalem SP is a must. In the area, we saw turkey, owl, lots of buzzards, geese, albino buffelo and more cows than i have seen in one place. On Saturday, the local car club drove their vintage cars to the park for a pop up car show. The people were very nice. Garden City is about 40 miles away and offers everything you could want, brewery, good food, shopping galore, etc.

  • M
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Pine Tree RV Park

    Older park many long term

    Most sites have full hook ups. The electric is in sort of a central pedestal, and people are snaking cords to it 4 campers per pedestal No showers or bathrooms. My site did not have a dump. $32 Rather expensive for no amenities Right off the highway Lots of nice trees so there’s shade Not too noisy Many big rigs here I have T-Mobile and I had only one bar

  • Terri B.
    Nov. 22, 2019

    Watersports Campground

    Where did the Lake Go

    Water Sports, no longer has it's Lake. There are still some trailers here from when this is to be the watering hole for the area. Over 100 plus sites. Many 30 amp less 50 amps, water at every site and a dump station. Like many other parks in this region the burs are here too. Laundry Room good for small to medium sized items. Bath house has codes and are in the need of a little TLC, but are clean. Great price. They made a fresh pot of coffee for is before we left. Customer Service is awesome.

  • Ashley M.
    May. 11, 2021

    Beymer Water Recreation Park

    Great overnight stay

    Nice quiet place with covered picnic tables (a bit weathered) , pretty level grassy spots. ~8 - 30 amp (no 50 amp) w water... and some more primitive camp spots as well. We were the only ones there so it was a great stop for $10! Stayed May 2021 - was dry when we arrived, rained that night - no problems leaving. We went in the entrance off the main road and had to weave around to the site but believe there is an entrance off the dirt road right before the park.. (refer to a satellite view vs GPS)

  • Cody
    Dec. 28, 2020

    Horse Thief Reservoir

    Great little getaway

    Growing up in southwest Kansas it is difficult to take a quick weekend trip anywhere close. Horsethief sure changed that. A quick hour drive from Garden City and you can be on the water or setting up your camper. Spots can fill up quick so be sure you call ahead. However, there are plenty of primitive spots that have room most weekends.

  • C
    Jan. 3, 2021

    Prairie Wind RV Park

    All the Comforts

    This is a tiny (5 pull-thru slots) RV park run by the county in Montezuma, Kansas. Perfect for an overnight stay, it has 30 and 50 amp hookups, sewer and water. All for only $20/night. Each slot is a gravel drive with a concrete pad on the side that has a concrete picnic table. It’s right off KS-56, but we didn’t find it too noisy. I would definitely stay here again if passing by this way. Even has the added bonus of a small adjacent field where we were able to kite our paramotor wing for a bit.

  • C
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Gunsmoke RV Park

    Great spot, and folks

    Really close to town. Really friendly staff!!! (Sadly Mrs Kitty and Marshall Dillion didn’t show). Comfortable and quiet. Highly recommended.

  • kate B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2021

    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.


Guide to Garden City

Camping sites near Garden City, Kansas operate year-round despite seasonal temperature fluctuations typical of the region's high plains climate. The elevation averages 2,800 feet above sea level with summer temperatures routinely exceeding 90°F and winter lows dropping below freezing. Several RV parks and campgrounds within a 50-mile radius of Garden City provide both electric hookups and primitive camping options with varying levels of accessibility.

What to do

Kayaking on local lakes: Horse Thief Reservoir, located about 40 miles from Garden City, offers opportunities for water recreation. "Growing up in southwest Kansas it is difficult to take a quick weekend trip anywhere close. Horsethief sure changed that. A quick hour drive from Garden City and you can be on the water or setting up your camper," notes one visitor to Horse Thief Reservoir.

Visit historic sites: The Lake Scott State Park area contains several points of historical interest within the park boundaries. "There are amazing sites within 20 miles. The Little Jerusalem SP is a must. In the area, we saw turkey, owl, lots of buzzards, geese, albino buffelo and more cows than i have seen in one place," according to a camper at Lake Scott.

Fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds in the region support fishing activities with dedicated facilities. According to a visitor at Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park: "The lake is small and quiet with fishers and kayakers. We swam a lot, fished a bit even though the fish weren't biting, explored the dam, hiked on the bluffs trail and made the short drive to Monument Rocks."

What campers like

Shaded campsites: Despite the open prairie landscape, some campgrounds offer tree coverage. One camper at Pine Tree RV Park noted, "Lots of nice trees so there's shade. Not too noisy. Many big rigs here."

Swimming areas: Several campgrounds feature designated swimming areas during warmer months. "We spent the hot part of the days kayaking in the lake. The boat house rents kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats but only on weekend," writes a visitor describing their experience at Lake Scott State Park.

Accessibility to attractions: Many RV sites near Garden City, Kansas provide convenient access to regional points of interest. A camper at Watersports Campground commented on its location: "The Water sports CG was very clean. Nice pull thru lots & very close to activities in Dodge City."

What you should know

Limited connectivity: Cell service can be unreliable at certain campgrounds. "I have T-Mobile and I had only one bar," reported one visitor at Pine Tree RV Park, highlighting the connectivity challenges in this rural region.

Site spacing varies: The distance between campsites differs significantly between campgrounds and even within the same facility. At Cimarron RV Park, a visitor noted it offers "very spacious and clean sites, full hook-ups, nice clean bathrooms and showers and a very clean and accommodating laundry room."

Bathroom facilities: Quality and availability of restroom facilities fluctuates between campgrounds. "The campsite bathrooms were open-air and nicely cleaned once a day. The shower house and bathrooms near the swim beach were clean and well kept," observed a camper at Historic Lake Scott State Park.

Reservation considerations: Some campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. "Spots can fill up quick so be sure you call ahead. However, there are plenty of primitive spots that have room most weekends," advised a camper at Horse Thief Reservoir.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. "Nice state park hidden away in the middle of nowhere, great stop on the way to Colorado, nice playgrounds for kids," notes a reviewer at Circle Drive campground.

Swimming safety: Lake depths vary considerably between locations. At Scott State Park, a camper observed, "Lake isn't deep - could stand pretty far out. Small beach area but you can get in water anywhere. Dogs not allowed on beach anywhere."

Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds provide access to historical or natural sites that can engage children. "There is a great disk golf course and ADA fishing docks with paved walkway access for those who need it," mentioned a visitor describing the family-friendly amenities at Lake Scott.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Different areas within the same campground can offer varying experiences. At Gunsmoke RV Park, a camper noted, "This Campground has one of the most separated sites of the places we've stayed. Most of the sites at the rear part of the park have spaces separated by one's own grassy area and trees, where the picnic table is situated."

Leveling considerations: Terrain at some campgrounds requires additional preparation for RVs. "Sites are on gravel or grass & not always level for our 30' 5th wheel," cautioned a visitor at Lake Scott State Park.

Wind protection: The open prairie landscape can expose campers to significant winds. "It doesn't have much if any shade, so bring your own. Otherwise it is a great place to stay, especially if you have a boat," suggests a visitor to Horse Thief Reservoir, highlighting the need for wind blocks or shelters in the open terrain.

Shopping access: Several campgrounds offer proximity to essential services. "Clean, has wifi, grocery store across the street, and there was a food trailer with good food next door," wrote a camper describing the convenient location of Cimarron RV Park.

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