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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Kansas City, KS

587 Reviews

Walnut Grove RV Park's pet-friendly sites accommodate both tent and RV camping with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. The park features a dedicated dog area where pets can exercise off-leash, though it's not fully fenced according to visitor experiences. Sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and gravel pads suitable for various RV sizes. Worlds of Fun Village also welcomes pets with concrete pads and nearby access to utilities. Most campgrounds in the Kansas City area maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes when outside the RV, proper waste disposal, and responsible pet management. Several reviewers note that while Walnut Grove's sites are relatively close together, the pet-friendly atmosphere and convenient location make it popular for travelers with dogs. Campground data and reviews near Kansas City, Kansas is regularly updated on The Dyrt.

Local camping options provide varying levels of pet accommodation based on campground type and location. Worlds of Fun Village offers a pool and clubhouse alongside pet-friendly camping, making it suitable for families traveling with dogs. Stadium RV Park provides basic amenities for pets with limited space, while Campus RV Park in Independence allows pets with concrete pads for easier cleaning. Visitors staying with pets appreciate the proximity to Kansas City attractions, with most campgrounds situated within 15-30 minutes of downtown areas. Temperature considerations are important when camping with pets in Kansas City, as summer months can become quite hot on concrete and gravel pads. Several campgrounds feature mature trees that provide welcome shade for pets during warmer seasons, with walnut trees particularly noted at Walnut Grove offering natural shade throughout the camping area.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Kansas City, Kansas (84)

    1. Blue Springs Lake Campground

    44 Reviews
    Blue Springs, MO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 503-4805

    $33 - $48 / night

    "A campsite not to far from Kansas City but had a feeling far removed. The campground was super clean and well maintained."

    "Quiet, beautiful campground located just outside of Kansas City, Mo. We had a full hookup site located right by the playground and it was perfect for our family."

    2. Walnut Grove RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Mission, KS
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (913) 262-3023

    $62 - $131 / night

    "Only 10 minutes away from Joe’s original Kansas City BBQ (super delicious).

    We did pay for the premium pull through site, so we had more room."

    "We made a last minute decision and decided to stay somewhere near KC after a long cross country trip."

    3. Campus RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Independence, MO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 254-1815

    $37 - $48 / night

    "Just 30 minutes to downtown Kansas City and maybe 15 minutes to arrowhead stadium, this campground is ideal for being close to everything that Kansas City offers."

    "The RV park is really close to downtown Independence, Missouri and has everything we needed for the night."

    4. Worlds of Fun Village

    8 Reviews
    Randolph, MO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 454-4545

    $300 / night

    "Easy walk to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, with some back-in sites offering tremendous views of downtown KC. "

    "Built on a hillside adjacent to the amusement and water park. The camp ground pool is huge and fun for the kids on non park days."

    5. Weston Bend State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Weston, MO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 640-5443

    $12 - $48 / night

    "The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay."

    "attractions: hiking. biking. close to Kansas City (40 minutes) I would go camping here again."

    6. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    19 Reviews
    Lee's Summit, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 503-4805

    "Nice little campground tucked away just outside Kansas City. Close to everything but far enough that it’s still really camping. Cell service on AT&T and Verizon are great."

    "Just a walk away from a beautiful lake and your stay here is a perfect get away from the city lights!"

    7. Basswood Country RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Platte City, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 858-5556

    $56 - $59 / night

    "It's located 20 miles north of Kansas City and had full hookups, and even wifi and cable. It was beautiful and well kept. We were lucky enough to get a site across from one of its 5 small lakes."

    "The only two things I wasn’t expecting were: 1. it’s pretty close to the airport, but you don’t notice the planes except when you’re outside; 2. the sites (except premium ones) are pretty close together"

    8. Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Excelsior Springs, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 580-3387

    $12 - $42 / night

    "There's a lake but it's not anything to brag about, and the swimming beach is closed often due to bacteria in the lake."

    "Watkins mill SP is located a short distance from Kansas City off I-35 near Kearney. The park has a large lake that you can fish and boat as well as multiple hiking options."

    9. Stadium RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Independence, MO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 353-0242

    10. Blue Springs Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Blue Springs, MO
    17 miles

    $34 - $50 / night

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587 Reviews of 84 Kansas City Campgrounds

  • Jennifer F.
    Aug. 21, 2020

    Blue Springs Lake Campground

    A local gem

    A campsite not to far from Kansas City but had a feeling far removed. The campground was super clean and well maintained. Out site was great near the entrance but on top a hill and the perfect tree coverage for shade. One of the best shaded spots in the campground.

  • M
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    Great campsite! We enjoyed our stay.

    Clean bathroom and shower facilities. The park and campsite are gorgeous. There's a lake but it's not anything to brag about, and the swimming beach is closed often due to bacteria in the lake.

    It's a short drive from Kansas City and one of my favorite weekenders when the weather is nice. We've always had a great time on our stays.

  • Chad K.
    Jun. 1, 2017

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    Fantastic area close to KC

    Watkins mill SP is located a short distance from Kansas City off I-35 near Kearney. The park has a large lake that you can fish and boat as well as multiple hiking options. The historical site is a neat step back in time to the 1800'. The campground is broken up into 3 different areas with plenty of space for campers, RV's and tents. Park features include an updated showerhouse, large playground for the kids and helpful and friendly park staff. Thanks to the staff for giving us an heads up on the raccoons that are bold! Reservations are recommended on holiday weekends.

  • Tom S.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Crow's Creek Campground

    A clean campsite on the lake

    I was looking for a decent place to camp near Kansas City during the weekend and found this spot on Smithville Lake. When I camp, I typically do it while on vacation and checking out a national park. This obviously isn't an experience like that. This was the first time I've camped over a weekend in years.

    The campsites are very spacious and there are even places with covered picnic tables. The bathrooms are also clean. If you're not the most adventurous type, you'll like this campground.

    The thing I enjoyed most about this campground was the trail around the lake. The trails are fairly low traffic and there wasn't too much noise coming from boats on the water. It was a peaceful location to camp and enjoy views of the lake.

    Overall, I recommend this as a quick place to go during a weekend if you're in the area and feel like camping. I probably wouldn't stay here for an extended period of time.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Rutlader Outpost RV Park

    Great Campground

    We’re from Kansas City and there are very few options when it comes to Campgrounds. This is by far our favorite and their rates are very reasonable. We enjoyed our stay, staff was very friendly and the park was clean and easy to get in and out of. You’re also very close to Hillsdale State Park, but this location has a tornado shelter 🤣

    The park: great store, laid out well, gravel sites. Some are back in but most are pull through. Full hook ups- power/water/sewer.

    72 Sites: 30' wide, 60' long and level 24 Sites are pull thru All have 30 & 50 amp service

    You are within 40 minutes of southern Overland Park, and within approximately an hour (depending on traffic) to Kansas City.

    Amenities: Laundry Storm Shelter Showers Meeting room available for RV Rallies (Must Schedule) Fishing Lake

    Cellular: service was good, able to stream video, work, Facebook, etc.

    Rates as of April 2020 (from their site):

    -DAY RATE: $45.00 -CLUB RATE: $40.00 (Good Sam's, FMCA, AAA, Military) -WEEKLY: $215 -MONTHLY: $575 Back In $700 Pull Through (if not paid by due date, Day Rate will apply.)​

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2018

    Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    Ok for a stopover

    Stayed one night at the KOA in Oak Grove, just east of Kansas City. The sites were all sunny and since it was 100 degrees, it was hot. But the pool was nice and they had a nice dog park which was ok in the evening after it cooled off. Close to KC so we could drive in for BBQ.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2020

    Walnut Grove RV Park

    Location = Price

    When we began our fulltime journey we stayed at this park for a couple of months and learned a lot about it. The management team was very friendly and would often disclose a lot about what was happening at the park. The park was in need of some improvements but it was clean and nice. The spaces are very tight in the travelers section and more spread out in the long term section. Many sites in the park were occupied by storage and the owners never showed up. To walk your dogs at the little park at night, you had to walk through there area. We called this the storage lot. The out of state contractors often had many loud and drunk guests which was obnoxious. They often harassed females walking their dogs to the park through the narrow street, and they were in the back section.

    They had reasonable rates when we first stayed there ($40/night for in the city and $500/month). Now it is much more expensive, one night for our rig is $76 according to their website.

    We never felt like it was genuinely part of the RV Community, it was more of a stop through or people were staying in the area for a job or to finish a house. It didn’t house many fulltime RVers that would continue traveling. They love to host NASCAR fans and know they are one of the closest parks to the Speedway.

    Ammenities: Laundry Small Store Showers/Restroom Facilities Little dog park on the north end. Occasional BBq They were putting in Google Fiber internet when we stayed there in 2017 so I’m not sure if they completed it. Dump Propane Trash Mail

    This location was the closest to our family’s homes so we have stayed there three times all together. There is a lot to do nearby and the main draw of this RV Park is definitely the location. You’re not far from downtown Kansas City, and still in the suburbs of Kansas City.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Enjoyable Stay

    Getting to the state park off I 29 and through the countryside was easy as the route had Weston Bend SP signage. We followed the SP signs to the campground(CG) where the gate was not manned so we headed to get water, but someone was sitting in the dump station waiting for another person to arrive so we went around this one-loop CG to see if there was a convenient spigot. There are spigots but with a larger rig, you will block the road, and/or you will be on a hill. We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only. The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay. There were tree branches overhead that we could not avoid. RVers next to us in site 30 had just arrived as well and were having trouble getting their travel trailer unhitched and leveled due to the pad’s slight incline and unlevel asphalt. They got their trailer positioned so they could get somewhat level. We got a solid two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. Due to our proximity to Kansas City, we got a lot of OTA channels. A satellite connection would be iffy in most sites here due to the number of mature trees. The trees in a lot of sites would also scrape the top of larger rigs. There’s a variety of sites with most being good for regular trailers versus tall rigs, and tent sites. They have a nice shower house with 1 washer and 1 dryer both for$1.50. There are also vaulted toilets here and there. There’s a 1.7-acre fenced dog park that includes one large area for large dogs and two other areas with one dedicated to smaller dogs. The dog area is at the front park entrance away from the campground and it would be a long walk to get there, so we drove up. There are a lot of hiking trails here plus an old tobacco barn that’s worth a look.

  • W
    Apr. 23, 2025

    Campus RV Park

    Very suburban

    Just 30 minutes to downtown Kansas City and maybe 15 minutes to arrowhead stadium, this campground is ideal for being close to everything that Kansas City offers. Full hook ups, concrete pads, showers and laundry.

Guide to Kansas City

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Kansas City, Kansas, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your furry friends behind. Here are some excellent choices for a memorable camping experience with your pets.

Tips for camping with dogs near Kansas City

  • Ensure your pet is comfortable with the camping environment by bringing familiar items like their bed or favorite toys, especially at places like Blue Springs Lake Campground, which offers spacious sites and shade.
  • Keep your dog leashed and under control while exploring the trails at Weston Bend State Park Campground, where you can enjoy scenic hikes and beautiful overlooks.
  • Always clean up after your pet to maintain the cleanliness of the campground, especially at Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park, which is known for its well-maintained facilities.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities

  • Walnut Grove RV Park features electric hookups and a market, making it convenient for pet owners who need supplies during their stay.
  • At Basswood Country RV Resort, you can enjoy a nice pool and playground while your pets relax nearby.
  • Campus RV Park offers modern shower facilities and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for families traveling with pets.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great activities

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any pet-friendly camping cabins near Kansas City?

Rutlader Outpost RV Park offers pet-friendly accommodation options near Kansas City with reasonable rates and clean facilities. They're also conveniently located near Hillsdale State Park for additional outdoor activities with your pet. Worlds of Fun Village provides cabin accommodations that welcome pets, offering full amenities including water and toilets. When booking any cabin, check for specific pet policies including additional fees, size restrictions, and limits on the number of pets allowed. Most locations require pets to be crated when left unattended in cabins.

What pet-friendly campgrounds are available in and around Kansas City?

Kansas City offers several pet-friendly camping options. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA features a nice dog park where pets can play, especially pleasant in the evening hours after it cools down. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park provides a nice camping experience just outside Kansas City, offering the feeling of being in nature while still close to urban amenities. Other pet-welcoming options include Weston Bend State Park, Watkins Mill State Park, and Campus RV Park, all within 30-40 minutes of downtown. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed, current on vaccinations, and properly supervised at all times.

What rules and restrictions apply to camping with dogs in Kansas City parks?

When camping with dogs in Kansas City parks, pets must generally be kept on leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times except in designated off-leash areas. At Weston Bend State Park Campground, pets are welcome but must be controlled and not left unattended. Blue Springs Lake Campground requires campers to pick up and properly dispose of pet waste and keep dogs from disturbing wildlife or other campers. Most parks prohibit pets on swimming beaches, in public buildings, and in certain wildlife protection areas. Proof of current vaccinations may be required, and aggressive dogs are not allowed. Some campgrounds limit the number of pets per site, typically to 2-3 animals.

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