Best Glamping near Leawood, KS

Watkins Mill State Park Campground and Hillsdale State Park provide upscale glamping accommodations near Leawood, Kansas, with Hillsdale offering distinctive yurt rentals that blend outdoor adventure with luxury comforts. These canvas structures feature real beds, electricity, and climate control systems that traditional camping lacks. "This is a very clean campground. The staff is very nice and helpful," noted one visitor about the area's glamping options. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA expands the luxury outdoor stay options with premium glamping units that include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and furnished outdoor spaces where guests can relax after exploring nearby attractions.

Hiking trails surrounding these glamping accommodations offer scenic views of lakes and woodlands, with Hillsdale State Park's yurts positioned near water recreation opportunities including kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. According to a camper, "The campgrounds are clean and aren't too overly cramped. Trails for hiking and riding bikes and they offer canoe/kayak renting." Wildlife viewing platforms near some glamping sites provide opportunities for bird watching and photography. Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though peak season runs April through October with advance reservations strongly recommended. Missouri's Weston Bend State Park Campground complements these options with its glamping structures situated within 30 minutes of historic Weston, allowing visitors to combine luxury outdoor stays with exploration of local wineries and boutique shopping.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Leawood, Kansas (16)

1. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
20 Reviews
Lee's Summit, MO
16 miles
Website
+1 (816) 503-4805
"Both electric and primitive sites are available."

"The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground."
2. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
20 Reviews
Oak Grove, MO
28 miles
Website
+1 (816) 690-6660
$45 - $130 / night
"Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain."

"The tent campsites are just a small patch of turf, but they do have tables and a nice fire pit."

3. Weston Bend State Park Campground
36 Reviews
Weston, MO
35 miles
Website
+1 (816) 640-5443
$12 - $48 / night
"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."

"Electric sites, no water, but water spigots were scattered around the campground. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites."
4. Crow's Creek Campground
28 Reviews
Smithville, MO
33 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 had a nice RV site with electric. The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing. We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table."

5. Russell Crites Primitive — Hillsdale State Park
8 Reviews
Hillsdale, KS
24 miles
Website
+1 (913) 594-3600
$10 / night
"A couple miles down a secluded drive, nestled back in the woods right on the lake. Lots of trees, nice shower house. Camp host is friendly and laid back. Pet friendly, well lit."

"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. "
6. Watkins Mill State Park Campground
34 Reviews
Excelsior Springs, MO
38 miles
Website
+1 (816) 580-3387
$12 - $42 / night
"All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming."

"The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us."

7. Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
15 Reviews
Lawrence, KS
33 miles
Website
+1 (785) 842-3877
"Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch."

"I’m in my 30s traveling solo and this stop was a great place to regroup and take advantage of their amenities like shower, laundry, etc. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly."
8. Trailside RV Park
3 Reviews
Grain Valley, MO
24 miles
Website
+1 (816) 229-2267
"Close to Kansas City but also really close to I-70. Lots highway noise. Staff very helpful & campground is being remodeled"

9. Camp Branch Campground
15 Reviews
Smithville, MO
35 miles
Website
"Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view."

"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)"
10. Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
10 Reviews
Smithville, MO
33 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."

"Of everywhere Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water (2) and Sewer at every campsite. At just $30 per day it is a steal!"

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211 Reviews of 16 Leawood Campgrounds

Cindy K.
Traveler
Sep. 17, 2022
Camp Branch Campground
Beautiful lake views
Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view. Friendly staff, great price, and campsites have a fire pit with a grill, and a picnic table. We’ll be back!
Kris M.
Traveler
Mar. 9, 2021
Trailside RV Park
Decent
Good: New management seems friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities acceptable. ($1.25 to wash)
Propane fill on site. Pool and restrooms closed during my stay, appear nice enough.

Bad: Noise. Mostly from the highway, but also trains and air traffic. Situated between two neighborhoods, the highway, and an RV dealership. Did I mention noise? WiFi is laughable.

Phone/internet service is low average.

Overall, adequate. Nothing too bad (except the noise), and nothing to rave about.
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Lance F.
Traveler
Sep. 20, 2020
Watkins Mill State Park Campground
Great Camping
Stayed here for three nights. All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Fire pits were even nice with an attached grill grate.
Nicole D.
Traveler
Jun. 3, 2020
Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
Great Overnight Campsite
Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain. Not too much privacy as there’s not very many trees around and the sites are close together but otherwise a great campground!
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lindsey M.
Scout
Oct. 17, 2021
Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
Great get away
Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch. Laundry room was nice and easy to use. Everything is very close in the campground. Close to downtown
Meaghan S.
Guide
Aug. 30, 2020
Watkins Mill State Park Campground
Nicely shaded spots.
We stayed for two days in spot #92. Many of the spots have a good amount of room, but there are some that looked tricky to level. 92 was fine for leveling. The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us. Bathhouses were clean and there is a great 3.75 mile paved loop around the lake if you have dogs that enjoy long walks.
Fawn W.
Scout
Sep. 23, 2017
Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
Quick Questival Camp
We are camping here while doing the Cotopaxi Questival Adventure Race. It's a very nice setting in a Grove of trees atop a hill. Both electric and primitive sites are available. The bathrooms are the nicest campground bathrooms I've ever used - large, clean, and not communal, so you get a sink, toilet, and shower all to yourself. This campground is in close proximity to the lake, trails, and many other outdoorsy diversions!
MickandKarla W.
Legend
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.
Chris W.
Guide
Aug. 25, 2018
Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
Relaxing
We really enjoyed this campground. The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground. There are a handful that do not have any shade. Though we did not have one, there are also a few sites with a Lakeview. Nice playground for the kids, and plenty of grass to take the dogs out. Site was large enough for our trailer and two vehicles and still room for fire pit and awning to come out. A little hwy noise, but nowhere near enough to interrupt our trip.