Best Dispersed Camping near Hiawatha, KS
Dispersed camping options near Hiawatha, Kansas include Atchison State Fishing Lake, located approximately 30 miles east in Kansas, and two Missouri sites within reasonable driving distance. Atchison State Fishing Lake offers primitive camping with picnic tables and pit toilets but limits stays to 7 days. The area permits campfires and accommodates both drive-in and walk-in access, though alcohol is prohibited.
Hoot Owl Bend in Missouri, about 45 miles northwest of Hiawatha, provides primitive sites for tents and RVs with boat-in access options. The area allows pets but prohibits fires and offers no amenities. Visitors should note conflicting information about overnight stays. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "It seems like a bad place to park for the night; sign says area closed 10pm-4am, so camping of any kind seems unallowed." Another option, Elrod Mill Access in Missouri, offers truly remote dispersed camping with no facilities. This location suits self-sufficient campers seeking solitude in a natural setting.









