Best Equestrian Camping near Leavenworth, KS

If you’re traveling through central Washington, it’s quite likely you’ll be near the city of Leavenworth. Leavenworth is wholly surrounded by Forest Service land you can camp on if you're looking for free camping.

The best camping near Leavenworth for tents or RVs is in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. You’ll have plenty of dispersed campground options and you don’t need to drive far from the city to get there. If you plan to keep heading east in the direction of Wenatchee, WA, you’ll find patches of BLM land as well as the Naneum Ridge State Forest and multiple wildlife areas to set up campsites.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Leavenworth, Kansas (14)

    1. Weston Bend State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Weston, MO
    6 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."

    "Hiking and overlooks nearby. This is a nice campground to visit Leavenworth from. Very clean showers. Price 2024: About $15 for non electric sites."

    2. Crow's Creek Campground

    27 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    22 miles
    Website

    "We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake."

    "We love taking our horses to Crows creek, there is an amazing barn with stalls and it’s withing viewing distance of your camper/tent so you don’t have to worry."

    3. Camp Branch Campground

    15 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    22 miles
    Website

    "The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"

    "Some sites close to water. Great fishing, hiking, and 18 hole golf course close by."

    4. Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

    10 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    20 miles
    Website

    "Close to Kansas City so it makes a great quick getaway. Clean, friendly, and right next to Smithville Lake. Our pick for a short trip."

    "These RV spots have great shade, are spaced nicely apart, and are a quick walk to the lake! Amazing sunsets!

    You can rent a boat for a half day or full day with advanced notice!"

    5. Watkins Mill State Park Campground

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

    $12 - $42 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    6. Wallace State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Cameron, MO
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 632-3745

    "Quaint campground an hour outside of Kansas City. Beautiful fall foliage. The last weekend in October they have a lot of great activities for kids. Pumpkin Carving games."

    "Great MO state park, close to the city with easy access to 35 N. Trails, lakes, camping, great spot! If you don’t want/need electric, try campground 1, the spots are tucked into the trees."

    7. Perry State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Meriden, KS
    32 miles
    Website

    "Nice state park on the lake can be crowded and a little crazy on weekends.  Like most state parks no sewer hookups but easy access to dump station"

    "Only complaint, cold shower in facility near marina. I would recommend a spot closer to marina if you're not In an RV. We were a rooftop tent and could heat distant trains all night."

    8. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    19 Reviews
    Lee's Summit, MO
    40 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!"

    9. Happy Joy Acres

    2 Reviews
    Perry Lake, KS
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (913) 204-0606

    $49 - $600 / night

    "The woman that runs the place told us about a big lake that was close to us. We went there for a couple of days and have more fun it’s a beautiful big lake."

    10. Russell Crites Primitive — Hillsdale State Park

    12 Reviews
    Hillsdale, KS
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (913) 783-4507

    "This is one thing that should be mandatory given its proximity and being further away from potential shelter. Excellent camping on the lake. Lots of water activities available."

    "This campground is close to home for us, but we love it as a quick get away.  It has beautiful, tree-covered campsites that offer direct access to the lake. "

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Guide to Leavenworth

Horse camping in Kansas offers a unique opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts to enjoy the great outdoors while accommodating their horses. With several well-reviewed campgrounds featuring horse-friendly amenities, you can explore beautiful trails and scenic landscapes.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Equestrian campgrounds include essential facilities

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails

  • Weston Bend State Park Campground is surrounded by scenic hiking trails, perfect for riders looking to explore the area on horseback.
  • Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park provides access to various trails, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty of the region while riding.
  • Happy Joy Acres is set back in the woods, offering a peaceful environment and nearby trails for horseback riding adventures.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Leavenworth, KS?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Leavenworth, KS is Weston Bend State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews.

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