The rural landscape around Norway, Kansas offers camping spots with amenities ranging from donation-based city parks to state-managed recreation areas with full hookups. Located in north central Kansas, the area sits at approximately 1,600 feet elevation with typical continental climate patterns featuring hot summers, cold winters, and spring/fall temperature fluctuations. Camping opportunities within 30 miles of Norway include both primitive sites for solitude and developed campgrounds with modern conveniences.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lovewell State Park provides some of the region's best fishing experiences with walleye being the primary target. At Cottonwood Campground — Lovewell State Park, campers report "We drop in with the kayaks at this point and do a lot of fishing and swimming here."
Disc golf courses: Several municipal parks in the area offer disc golf as a recreational option. At Airport Park Campground, visitors enjoy "a disk golf course" according to one camper, while Rocky Pond City Park Campground features a "disc golf available at the back of the lake."
Winter activities: Though less crowded, winter provides unique camping experiences. At Cedar Point Campground — Lovewell State Park, campers note seasonal attractions: "If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this is your place" and "they also had a nice Christmas light show throughout the park around the lake/campground for the locals."
What campers like
Donation-based camping: Many municipal parks operate on donation systems rather than fixed fees. Visitors at Chester Municipal Park appreciate that "This campground is FREE and offers electricity and water hook-ups" and another noted "Small but not much use FREE...Only 2, 30 foot sites and 30 amp electric plus water."
Convenient town access: The proximity to small towns and their amenities rates highly with campers. One visitor to Rocky Pond mentioned "it is right in town so you have the grocery store and gas stations all within 3 miles" while another recommended "the nine hole golf course here that was fairly inexpensive and highly recommend los Primos Mexican restaurant for dinner."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness receives consistent praise. At Walleye Point Campground — Lovewell State Park, campers note "Very clean bathrooms" and at Cedar Point, a reviewer stated "The bath houses are always clean and nice facilities to use."
What you should know
Seasonal water availability: Water systems often shut down during colder months. At Rocky Pond, one winter camper reported "the potable water is shut off (dump station open)," while another noted similar conditions at Lovewell: "The bathrooms were open, however there was no running water."
Cell service limitations: Limited connectivity exists throughout the area. As one Cedar Point camper described: "We couldn't get any cell service so we had to use our imaginations and get creative, and go on lots of walks and trails."
Mosquito activity: Water features mean insect activity, particularly in wildlife areas. At Jamestown Wildlife Area, one camper warned: "There were a million mosquitos because the water flowing right beside it. We couldn't even walk from the car to our teardrop camper without getting swarmed."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas for children. Chester Municipal Park offers "a playground and ample room for your human or fur babies to run free and burn energy" while Cedar Point has "a nice park and area to play up by the Marina area."
Water recreation options: Lakes and ponds provide swimming and boating opportunities. One frequent Cedar Point visitor shared: "We take our kayaks with us and enjoy exploring the coves around the lake."
Off-season activities: Winter camping provides different but equally enjoyable experiences. One family at Rocky Pond appreciated that "they have a great Christmas light show throughout the park around the lake/campground for the locals that my daughter enjoyed!"
Tips from RVers
Hookup details: Electrical service varies between campgrounds. Airport Park Campground offers "electric 50/30 and water, concrete pads are level," while at Rocky Pond "some of the spaces only had 50 amp service instead of 50 and 30."
Sewer connection positioning: Site layout affects hookup accessibility. At Rocky Pond, one RVer advised: "If you stay in the upper level, you might want to make sure you have a long sewer hose as it is quite a ways behind the trailer."
Road noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some locations. At Airport Park, one camper noted: "Only negative is road noise during the night," though others reported "Quiet both times" at the same location.
