Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Kirwin, KS

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Kirwin, Kansas (55)

    1. Phillipsburg City Park

    2 Reviews
    Kirwin, KS
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 543-5234

    "Flat, surrounded by trees. On a disc golf course with a full children’s playground nearby. Amenities were near full service for RVs. Bathrooms needed cleaning, but were well stocked."

    2. Stockton City Park

    1 Review
    Stockton, KS
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 425-6010

    "The water was good pressure and site was nearly level. It's 43 degrees at 8pm so I'm not using AC and the microwave. 30 amp for my refrigerator and hot water and microwave is working fine."

    3. Camp Kirwin

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    Kirwin, KS
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 359-2141

    $20 - $50 / night

    4. Smith Center Roadside Area

    1 Review
    Kirwin, KS
    19 miles
    Website

    "All roadside parks in kansas allow for one free overnight stay in your vehicle. This is a great thing the state allows especially when traveling. A cute area right outside of town."

    5. Mushroom Campground — Webster State Park

    5 Reviews
    Stockton, KS
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 425-6775

    $10 - $90 / night

    "Stayed in a tent sight on a hill over looking the lake. Had a fire pit, picnic tables, and small pavilion. Watched a full moon rise over the lake with a slight breeze. Quiet and peaceful."

    "Close to home , large level camp pads."

    6. COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park

    8 Reviews
    Republican City, NE
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 799-2105

    $18 - $30 / night

    "Dogs are allowed on leash and there are plenty of places for the kids to run around and play."

    • Showers
    • Toilets
    • Laundry (1.50 per load)
    • Two playgrounds
    •  Volleyball court 
    •  Boat ramp 
    •  Fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance."

    7. Heartland Farm Stays at Sweet Meadow Stable

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    Kirwin, KS
    12 miles
    +1 (302) 396-0564

    $75 - $100 / night

    8. Lakeview Campground — Webster State Park

    3 Reviews
    Stockton, KS
    25 miles
    +1 (785) 425-6775

    $10 - $23 / night

    "Lake View Campground is a small campground right along the shore of the Webster Reservoir. "

    "8 miles outside of Stockton, KS. This state park was great for us visiting family in town. Quiet at night. Spread out sites. Lake access for fishing and water recreation."

    9. COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground

    7 Reviews
    Alma, NE
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 799-2105

    $18 - $50 / night

    "There are many RV and tent sites at this campground with water access to the Harlan reservoir. Several loops of sites are available around the lake within this campground."

    "Located on Harlan County Lake. We chose campsite #63, just back from the shoreline. It was an extremely large site with plenty of room to play with our dogs without bothering anyone else."

    10. Rock Point Campground — Webster State Park

    1 Review
    Stockton, KS
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 425-6775

    $10 - $23 / night

    "I am always looking for a cool spot to see geology (especially in Kansas), the only downside to this place, is it can be difficult to find."

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  • Martha Rose G.
    Feb. 25, 2024

    Smith Center Roadside Area

    Awesome location

    All roadside parks in kansas allow for one free overnight stay in your vehicle. This is a great thing the state allows especially when traveling. A cute area right outside of town. The town has much to offer and see.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2021

    COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground

    Fishing Time

    Harlan County Lake Near Alma, Nebraska Methodist Cove Park is located on the west side of Harlan County Lake by Alma, Nebraska. The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in the state. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.

    • • May 1– Sept 30
    • • Reservable May 1– Sept 30 (877-444-6777)
    • • Non-reservable Nov 1– April 30

    • 48 Electric sites

    • 50 amp available

    • 81 non electric sites

    • Dump station

    • Picnic area

    • Playground

    • Full hookups

    • Sewer hookup

    • Electric

    • Water

    • Fire ring/grill

    • Toilets/showers

    • Boat launch

    Methodist Cove Park offers variety campsites of individual, group, electric and non-electric sites. There is also one reservable group picnic shelter for day use. One large heated shower house with flush toilets is centrally located within the campground and several vault toilets are located throughout the rest of the park. The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance. There two full service marinas on the east end of the lake. Located in South Central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground is mostly forested, offering ample shade during the warmth of summer. 

    This is a beautiful campground.  The site is flat and open.  Trees are scattered among the many campsites.  The sites are small but well maintained.  A bonus was a washer and dryer located in both the men's and women's bath/toilet facility.  That facility was very clean.

    The Republican River Valley was once occupied by one of the greatest concentrations of buffalo on the Great Plains and was a favored hunting ground for the Pawnee, Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian tribes. Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating. Walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish are the most sought after fish species. Game animals include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel. The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City. Harlan County and an additional almost 18,000 acres of land that surround the lake is managed by the COE. There are six parks which provides the area with a plethor of recreation campsites.

     When you turn off the main highway there is a liquor store and just down from that is a bait shop where I would guess you could pick up some supplies. There is a market in Alma, Nebraska. Make sure you purchase your supplies before arriving. 

    Notice to all that bring watercraft. All watercraft pose a threat of AIS Aquatic Invasive Species to the waterways in Nebraska and waterways in other states. Watercraft is the primary source of AIS they must be prepared with an accepted means of ensuring no AIS will enter local waterways. CLEAN DRY Non residents must obtain the AIS decal and apply to watercraft. If a boat is launched from a Nebraska boat facility a AIS decal must be obtained.

     Latitude 40° 5' 12.9998" N Longitude 99° 18' 56.0002" W 

    From U.S. Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left on South Street and travel 2.5 miles. The park entrance is on south side of the road.

    Need to Know• Only one camping unit allowed per site• All campers must check in when arriving at park• Maximum of six people allowed per site• An attendant is on duty during the peak season of May through September• Secure coolers and boating equipment each night to prevent thefts• Off-road vehicles are not permitted

    • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

    Contact Information Mailing Address 70788 Corps Road A REPUBLICAN CITY, NE 68971-9742 Phone Number For campground inquiries, please call: 308-799-2105

    LNT

    Better than when you found it

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  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2021

    South Outlet Camping

    Dam View

    • FCFS
    • May 15 - Sep 15
    • No reservations
    • 14 day limit 
    • Generators allowed 24/7
    • Trash
    • Pit toilets
    • Picnic tables
    • Fire ring
    • No designated sites
    • Dispersed camping

    This camp is located below the dam on a gravel road.  Road is wash board and I am sure that on weekends ATV will abound.  There is an ATV staging area just down the road.  This will be a great location for hunting camps during the fall.

    The campground is located just off Corp Road A next to the dam.

    This area offers any fisherman a great opportunity to catch a great selection of walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish fish species. The hunter will also gather an abundance of game animals to include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel. The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City.  Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Mature tress giving most areas nice shade. There are several water sites and even the sites that are not on the water you will still have a view of the water.  Harlan County Lake is set in a very rural area. Roads are what I would consider secondary. Rather narrow, especially if you meet a vehicle pulling a boat and you are in an RV so be prepared. Harlan County Lake is set in the rolling plains of south central Nebraska where farming is very important to Nebraska and to the United States. The Republican River begins in eastern Colorado and flows 453 miles through the states of Nebraska and Kansas. Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in Nebraska and provides year round recreation such as fishing, hunting, and all types of watersports. A claim to fame for Republican City is that it is the "Only" town by this name in the world. Republican City has a population of less than 200 people. It was founded in 1871. The Republican River supplies the lake. Republican City was devastated by "the big flood of 1935" and due to the flood the Corp of Engineers(COE) designed a dam to cross the valley. The town had to be moved to higher ground. The town was moved to higher ground in 1951-52. Homes were loaded onto trucks and placed on foundations already constructed. French traders in the late 1700's named the indigenous people along the river the Republican Pawnee in the mistaken belief that they had a republic type of government. Everything in the area was so named because of that misnomer. Harlan County and an additional almost 18,000 acres of land that surround the lake is managed by the COE. There are six parks which provides the area with a plethor of recreation campsites. When you turn off the main highway there is a liquor store and just down from that is a bait shop where I would guess you could pick up some supplies. There is a market in Alma, Nebraska. Make sure you purchase your supplies before arriving.  Enjoy bird watching, fishing, hiking, fishing and other water activities.

    Notice to all that bring watercraft. All watercraft pose a threat of AIS Aquatic Invasive Species to the waterways in Nebraska and waterways in other states. Watercraft is the primary source of AIS they must be prepared with an accepted means of ensuring no AIS will enter local waterways. CLEAN DRY Non residents must obtain the AIS decal and apply to watercraft. If a boat is launched from a Nebraska boat facility a AIS decal must  be obtained.

    Please buy your firewood locally.

    No fireworks

    LNT

    Leave it better than when you found it

    Stay safe  Travel safe

  • C
    Jul. 10, 2019

    COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground

    Huge Campground with Many Options

    There are many RV and tent sites at this campground with water access to the Harlan reservoir. Several loops of sites are available around the lake within this campground. Electric RV sites and some tent sites can be reserved online while there are also a set number of first come first served sites. Dogs and campfires are allowed. There is a fish cleaning station for those who are interested in fishing. There is also a playground in the main loop for kids. Due to the overwhelming amount of rain in the area, some of the sites are unavailable right now, but there are still more than enough for everyone. We were there on a busy holiday weekend and still had plenty of space, shade, and privacy. Dogs are allowed on lease at all times. There are also two group campsites and a covered picnic facility that would be great for reunions.

  • C
    Jul. 10, 2019

    COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park

    Great Family Camping and Fishing

    Large campground with primative and RV sites. Dogs are allowed on leash and there are plenty of places for the kids to run around and play. There is a heated shower and coin operated laundry available in the campground or you're only a few minutes away from Alma, NE for a supply run. Fishing is popular here with a great boat ramp and area to clean the walleye or whatever is biting that day. For those who RV camp, there is a dump station available.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2021

    COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park

    Second Time Around

    •  150 campsites, both with and without electric hookups. 
    • There are also several tent-only sites. 
    • Showers
    • Toilets
    • Laundry (1.50 per load)
    • Two playgrounds
    •  Volleyball court 
    •  Boat ramp 
    •  Fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance. Walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish are the most sought-after fish species. 
    • Game animals include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel. 
    • The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. 
    • An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City. 
    •  Latitude 40° 4' 59.0002" N Longitude 99° 13' 39.7200" W 
    • Directions"   Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left onto Highway 136. then turn right on Berrigan Road and travel 1.25 miles to the intersection of Road B. Turn right and travel one mile; the park entrance is on south side of the road.
    • Off-road vehicles not permitted in the campground 
    • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. 
    • Phone number for campground inquiries, please call: 308-799-2105

    This is our second visit to this location and I have an update on our stay.  Major thing for us is that we have not encountered the dreaded blood thirty skeeters.  We did have a major storm last night but campground held up rather well.  Hunter Cove is a large, well kept park and all facilities are clean with no flies or at least very few.  The park is blessed with a lot of mature tress giving most sites a nice shade.  There are several water sites and even the sites that are not on the water you will still have a view of the water.  Pad are gravel or grass but hard packed.  Hunter Cove is set in a very rural area.  Roads are what I would consider secondary.  Rather narrow, especially if you meet a vehicle pulling a boat and you are in an RV so be prepared.  

     When you turn off the main highway there is a liquor store and just down from that is a bait shop where I would guess you could pick up some supplies.  There is a market in Alma, Nebraska.  Make sure you purchase your supplies before arriving.

    If you have a reservation and the camp host is not on duty you will find your spot and they have place a tag with your name and dates of arrival.  Sites are well marked and well maintained.  There are sections for tent campers and many are water sites.  Enjoy bird watching, fishing, hiking, fishing and other water activities.

    Notice to all that bring watercraft.  All watercraft pose a threat of AIS Aquatic Invasive Species to the waterways in Nebraska and waterways in other states.  Watercraft is the primary source of AIS they must be prepared with an accepted means of ensuring no AIS will enter local waterways.  CLEAN  DRY  Non residents must obtain the AIS decal and apply to watercraft.  If a boat is launched from a Nebraska boat facility a AIS decal must be obtained.

  • Nick P.
    Jul. 15, 2016

    Rock Point Campground — Webster State Park

    Nice Geology spot

    I am always looking for a cool spot to see geology (especially in Kansas), the only downside to this place, is it can be difficult to find.

  • Barb C.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground

    Most relaxing vacation my husband and I have ever had.

    Located on Harlan County Lake. We chose campsite #63, just back from the shoreline. It was an extremely large site with plenty of room to play with our dogs without bothering anyone else. Plenty of places to walk or hike along the shoreline. While the temps were in the 90's and humid out in the sun, our site stayed between 78 and 80 due to the cooling breezes coming from the lake. The campground water supply was pristine. There were plenty of nice outhouses spread throughout the park. The main bathhouse is huge and the showers are great. The boat ramp was very nice. The campground hostess was very nice and comes around to introduce herself in case you have any questions.

  • L
    Mar. 23, 2025

    South Park Municipal Campground

    Roadside no frills FHU

    This is a tiny (5 spots) roadside rv campground. It’s FCFS. After fighting the wind for most of the day I was grateful to find this - right off hwy 10 - it’s a two lane highway so there was virtually no traffic noise.


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