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Best Tent Sites Near Kanopolis Lake, KS (7)


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209 Reviews of 7 Kanopolis Lake Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Coneflower Campground Loop
    September 20, 2024

    Coneflower Campground Loop

    Beautiful

    Stayed on a Thursday night 9/12 and there were hardly any people there. It was a beautiful spot but quite exposed so expect some wind.. I would definitely stay there again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Covered Wagon RV Resort
    September 14, 2024

    Covered Wagon RV Resort

    Convenient for 1-3 night stay

    It's a quaint little campground that has been around for 60 years. It's just down the street from President Dwight D Eisenhower presidential museum and library. The entrance is marked with a square blue sign I found difficult to read when approaching the campground. Our site was very level with about 15-18 foot swath of grass on either side.

    If you get the chance visit the early 1900's wooden Carousel and old Abilene historic buildings. Check out the The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad heritage railway. Ride the Flint Hills Express on track built by the Rock Island Railroad in 1886! M&R Grill had good food, reasonable prices, and generous portions. Staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mulberry Campground — Kanopolis State Park
    July 5, 2024

    Mulberry Campground — Kanopolis State Park

    Cicada City

    Nice easy place to pitch a tent or hang a hammock. Primitive campground is well maintained and largely unoccupied because of the lack of hookups for RVs. Stayed on 4th of July and only one other family was in the entire campground. Close to swimming beach, but bring your own water as there is no spigot nearby. Great birds too!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minooka - Wilson Reservoir
    July 3, 2024

    Minooka - Wilson Reservoir

    Great I70 overnight spot

    If you are traveling I 70, this is a great spot for a night to break up the drive. Only a few miles off of the highway, clean, quiet, with water and electricity. We stop here almost every trip. Sites are spaced out nicely.

  • Camper-submitted photo from COE Wilson Lake Sylvan Park
    June 10, 2024

    COE Wilson Lake Sylvan Park

    Beautiful camp Level pull throughs

    We stayed at this COE campground on a very stormy night in June 2024. It is a well kept Corp campground and we will stay there again as we travel through Kansas.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Venango Park
    March 29, 2024

    Venango Park

    Spring camping

    We stayed at this federal campground 3/29/24 for free. 126 sides and I think there were four RVs here. No hookups or water (That's why it's free) but it had one open pit toilet. Beautiful views, felt very safe. A bit windy. Hopefully everybody will take care of this place & not abuse the privilege of staying here in the winter for free.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minooka - Wilson Reservoir
    September 10, 2023

    Minooka - Wilson Reservoir

    Beautiful sunset but windy

    Love this place. Discovered it by accident trying to avoid the loud motels off I70. Love that tent sites are free during the week. It was quiet but I wasn't alone. Sunset was amazing on the reservoir. But the wind comes up quite strong as it cools down so stake that tent down!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Grove RV Campground
    August 31, 2023

    Cottonwood Grove RV Campground

    Nice Overnighter

    Pleasant small family owned campground. Lyndel was very sweet. Hot showers with lots of water pressure, laundry room and full hookup. If you need a spot to take a break from driving, this is a nice spot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minooka - Wilson Reservoir
    August 25, 2023

    Minooka - Wilson Reservoir

    What a gem!

    This place is GREAT!

    First off - Monday - Thursday this place is free if you are in a non electric standard site.

    Second, the sites are really beautiful and big with great views. We were right on thr lake and it was stunning for sunrise.

    Third, the facilities are fantastic. Clean vault toilets and clean shower facilities with perfect water temp and pressure.

    Fourth, the host was really nice and helpful!

    You can’t really go wrong here. Would love to come back and spend a few days just relaxing. Plenty of bugs (not as bad as I was expecting though) so plan to bring spray.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minooka Park
    August 23, 2023

    Minooka Park

    This place is great!

    Perfect camping! Wide open spaces with lots of room. Beautiful views of the lake and lots of animal activity - cows, bunnies, birds and bugs. Lots of bugs! Not teeming with mosquitos but just many bugs. Some of them are HUGE.

    I didn’t think the bugs were that bad just more interesting. Been to many other places with a bug problem and that didn’t seem like this to me. But it as prob enough that I wouldn’t want to hang outside and play cards.

    Views in every direction and it’s absolutely stunning! Very peaceful and quiet and literally just perfect.

    Plus if you are on a standard non electric tent space it’s free Monday -Thursday!

    Great showers and bathrooms too! This is a hidden gem for sure!! Perfect sunrise from our site!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park Campground
    August 14, 2023

    Wilson State Park Campground

    Like an Oasis

    BEAUTIFUL views!!! Very windy but worth it for water front. We stayed in a loop alone that could have had 3 other sites, next to beach access. Bathrooms were a bit of a walk but again, worth it!!

    Thought I had seen a mirage once we pulled into the park after miles of Kansas greens and browns.

    Self reg station (electronic) at the park as well as reserve early online.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minooka Park
    August 10, 2023

    Minooka Park

    Lake camping meets farm life!

    What a beautiful camp site. The ground has plenty of sites, almost all that have a beautiful lake front view. We stayed during the week and it was pretty quite - cows moooin’ were the loudest noise all night! There are walking trails, beaches, a boat launch, and bathrooms. We stayed at a non-electric but there are plenty of hookups to go around too. Happy camping!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salina KOA Holiday
    July 26, 2023

    Salina KOA Holiday

    Decent stop over

    This is a decent stop over during travel. The site was wide and level and had mature trees. The park itself isn't far from the interstate, which makes it fantastic for an easy off and on, but also comes with some road noise. There is also a truck stop at the end of the road for convenient fill up.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Venango Park
    July 26, 2023

    Venango Park

    Great for a stopover, reset, or water lovers!

    Pros: 

    - easy to get to from I-70

    - friendly camp hosts 

    - lots of grass to walk dogs 

    - beautiful sunsets 

    Cons:

    - 35 minutes one way to the nearest town with major stores like Walmart and Petco

    - people did not care about walking through my waterfront site to get to the water (there were other ways)

    - site was pretty sloped back to front and side to side but just bring leveling blocks and you're fine

    - dump station didn't provide a water hose for cleaning the sewer hose after dumping even though it had water connection but must provide own hose 

    I didn't use the bathroom facilities and forgot to test speed but I had zero issues with Verizon or AT&T.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minooka Park
    July 8, 2023

    Minooka Park

    Fantastic campground

    Pleasantly surprised at pulling into this great spot after many hours driving cross country. Pick your site then pay online, super easy. Verizon service was great. Very well kept grass and stone site pads. Got a spot right on the lake. We were tempted to spend a second night it was so nice.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minooka Park
    June 7, 2023

    Minooka Park

    Beautiful

    Best site I’ve had on my 2 week road trip! Would for sure come back here if I’m ever needing a campsite in Kansas.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park Campground
    June 4, 2023

    Wilson State Park Campground

    Great Camping a Few Miles Off the Interstate

    We've camped at Wilson State Park three times now on eastbound road trips and I can't recommend it enough! There are sheltered sites on green lawns where tent campers can spend a quiet night. Trees provide shelter from wind and thunder storms. Depending on where you camp you can walk to swim in the reservoir. And the Switchgrass MTB is surprisingly fun! Just be careful to let it dry out before you ride since that wet sand can wreak havok on your drive train. I've only camped at Wilson on weekdays and it's never crowded.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground
    May 13, 2023

    Old Mill Campground

    Gem!

    Wow. Beautiful trees. Grass field with electric. 15$ per night. In middle of cool Swedish town. Trails. Will be back. No reservations. Two other campers in field with about 25 30 amp sites Grassy sites. .

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sand Hills State Park Campground
    May 10, 2023

    Sand Hills State Park Campground

    Quiet simple park

    We stayed a night and it was everything we needed. Showers were nice. They were over run with bugs but that was to be expected since it's early May. Park was a little unlevel so definitely need to bring extra wood to level correctly. We paid $12 for the night since we got in super late otherwise it's $25 a night. Also saw a dump station that was free.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Kanopolis State Park Campground
    April 16, 2023

    Kanopolis State Park Campground

    My Favorite

    Every spring I look forward to getting out of the city and relaxing peacefully at this beautiful Lake! I love the gorgeous sunsets, the beach area, the hiking trails, and picking guitar with my besties! There's nothing better than being submerged in mother nature and I can't think of a better place to do it!!



Guide to Kanopolis Lake

Camping near Kanopolis Lake, Kansas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails around the lake. One camper mentioned, "The trails with cliffs, creeks, and caves are incredible," while another noted, "The Switchgrass MTB is surprisingly fun!" at Wilson State Park Campground.
  • Fishing: Kanopolis Lake is great for fishing. A review from Kanopolis State Park Campground highlights, "The kids fishing pond is stocked with catfish, my kids loved catching something other than our usual bluegill!"
  • Kayaking and Swimming: Many campgrounds have easy access to the water. One visitor at Lucas Park said, "We were able to launch our kayaks easily lets say 50 ft down," making it a perfect spot for water lovers.

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful landscapes. A review for Kanopolis State Park Campground states, "I love the gorgeous sunsets, the beach area, and the hiking trails."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A camper at Sandyshore Campground mentioned, "All the facilities were very clean and the park was well maintained."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peacefulness of the area. One review for Eagle Point Campground noted, "It’s peaceful, right on the water and would stay again."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like McPherson State Fishing Lake, have basic facilities. A review mentions, "Pit toilets but not close to campsites," so be prepared for a bit of a walk.
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at Sandyshore Campground said, "They need to build one closer to the campground," referring to restroom facilities.
  • Weather Considerations: Wind can be a factor, especially near the water. One camper at Venango Park noted, "The wind was significant and was super annoying all night."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A review for Salina KOA Holiday mentions, "The kids loved the pool," making it a great spot for family fun.
  • Space to Play: Choose campgrounds with open areas. One camper at Kanopolis State Park Campground said, "There are sheltered sites on green lawns where tent campers can spend a quiet night."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds offer food options. A visitor at Salina KOA Holiday enjoyed, "The food, pizza, was excellent," which can be a lifesaver after a long day of activities.

Tips from RVers

  • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A review for Salina KOA Holiday states, "The site was wide and level and had mature trees."
  • Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, which can be a big plus. A camper at Eagle Point Campground mentioned, "Level sites with water available."
  • Convenient Locations: Choose campgrounds that are easy to access from highways. A review for Wilson State Park Campground highlights, "It’s a well-kept Corp campground and we will stay there again as we travel through Kansas."

Camping near Kanopolis Lake, Kansas, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Kanopolis Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kanopolis Lake is Eagle Point Campground — Kanopolis State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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