Best Tent Camping near Leawood, KS

Tent camping near Leawood, Kansas provides several options within a reasonable driving distance, with Woodridge Park in Berryton standing out as a highly-rated destination for tent campers. Located approximately 60 miles southwest of Leawood, this free campground offers both drive-in sites in a gravel loop area and numerous walk-in tent sites along a 4.5-mile trail system. Other tent camping options include Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground at Hillsdale State Park, about 30 miles south of Leawood, and Tent Sites at Milo Farm just across the Missouri border.

Woodridge Park features basic but functional amenities specifically suited for tent camping. The main camping area includes vault toilets, potable water, and established fire rings. The primitive tent sites along the trail are well-spaced, providing privacy and seclusion. Trail conditions can become muddy after rain, potentially complicating access to backcountry tent sites. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. Cell service is limited throughout the area, with visitors reporting only 1 bar of coverage on major carriers. Summer months may bring increased insect activity, particularly butterflies in June.

The backcountry tent camping experience at Woodridge Park offers a level of seclusion rare for the region. According to reviews, "camping spots along the trail are really spread out and even if every spot is full you still feel secluded." The trail system includes approximately 15 designated primitive sites, with Site 4 noted for its lakeside location and sunrise views. One camper mentioned, "We went mid-June, and there had apparently been some type of butterfly hatching. They were small but quite aggressive." Weekend visitation increases, particularly on holidays, but midweek camping often provides solitude. The terrain supports hammock camping in addition to traditional tent setups. For groups seeking primitive tent camping, the spacious sites accommodate multiple tents while maintaining a natural setting.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Leawood, KS

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  • Leni K.
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Relaxing Car/Tent Camping Spot

    Pros Off-season was quiet Open bathrooms were nice and well kept. Easy access to trails Lots of wildlife, vultures, deer, etc. Well marked and plenty of them spots Marina was a quick bike ride away and had a lot to offer during the season. Primate loops had some good spacing and tree cover, along with views of the lake. Inner loops not so much Potable water available year round. Was drinkable.

    Cons Signs marked closed bathrooms but not the closest open bathrooms. One per campsite was still open with heat and electric. Weirdly all vaults were closed Office and hosts were unavailable so we had to leave for Casey's for firewood. While before the season, someone told us it's typically impossible to get firewood because the office is usually closed. Signs to the entrance to park and n avigation were pretty small, impossible to read at night, not lit. Electric parking pass only issued one day pass at a time. Would do the paper pass across the parking lot next time. Spacing is definitely a bit crowded for tent camping privacy this time of year. Will be curious to see how it feels in the summer/fall.

  • Leni K.
    May. 24, 2021

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Okay Campground for Tenting

    Campground is great overall, with a walkable trail just past the showers, clean restrooms and easy to access sites. There are only 3 basic tent sites, making it hard to nab. #4 had a decent amount of privacy, however most other electric sites do not. As an electric site, there was not a lot of ground space for tents, we settled on gravel with reflectix to buffer the ground. Check in was easy, and in walking distance. Site was pretty noisy, even after hours, a few kids running around with speakers on blast definitely were less than optimal.

  • Freya
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Quail Run Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Relaxing place to camp and enjoy nature

    All in all I really enjoyed tent camping at one of the primitive sites! My dad and I used two separate tents, each of which are six person tents, and it was easy to fit both on the campsite. I didn’t love the fire ring because the wall was pretty high and the grill part didn’t have adjustable height so that limited the height of the fire we could build when we wanted to cook over it. The nearby vault toilet was just OK, it was about as clean as a vault toilet could be but there was no way to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands nearby. The shower house with flush toilets, which was a little further away, was clean but didn’t have any hand soap, it only had hand sanitizer which was a disappointment.

    Those were really the only drawbacks to this campsite though! Everything else was lovely. I liked that there was a small camp store nearby with firewood for purchase during operating hours. The scenery was very nice and even though there were a lot of RVs in their section of the campground, I didn’t hear any noise coming from their air-conditioning thanks to the distance between that section and the primitive section.

    Being almost completely surrounded by the lake was so serene and we got to hear and see a lot of wildlife. The only other thing to know about this spot on the campground is that if you’re going to the primitive sites, you will have to park nearby and then walk the rest of the way with your gear. At the site I was in that was only a couple of yards but other ones were further away.

    Also, a note about spiders: there were way more than I’ve ever seen while camping before, so if large amounts of them bother you I suggest you not camp here in October! Most of them were small, but seeing them so often was still kind of gross. Such is life when camping though!

  • Jordan B.
    Jun. 7, 2020

    Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake

    Peaceful near KC

    I car camped here for one night early this spring and will definitely come here again. There was a big RV parked next to me, some other car campers, and then a group of tent campers. The sites are right on the lake and the vault toilet was clean. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and they are spaced out nicely. There was a decent amount of traffic to and from the floating boat dock but it still wasn’t too noisy.

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2023

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Easy Camping, For Our First Time

    It was busy and noisy up until quiet hours, super family friendly, the camp sites are quite large and spread apart. The showers & bathrooms were nice! Many spots to choose from, we were lucky to grab one with tree cover making it feel like we were really out in nature. Lovely park and campground.

  • J
    Jul. 15, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    One of the best!

    We camped here in June 2020.  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. We could walk right down a grassy hill to the trail along the lake.  We had lots of grassy space around us to set up and play yard games. Trails and roads within the campsite are paved, so it's great for bikes and scooters.  Grounds are well maintained and grassy areas feel fine to walk through and play in.  Nearby area beaches to play at, a playground, and a short drive to stores to get anything we forgot! We love this beautiful place and will return!

    Cons: the full hookup sites don't have a view of the lake. This is why we chose an electric only site and used a spigot in the campsite to fill our tank.

  • Amanda M.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Camp Branch Campground

    good pricing, great location, awful website

    We booked a site along with a couple of family members and the website for this park is ancient. Couldn't get anything booked online because the website wouldn't cooperate, save yourself time and just call the campground once you've looked at the map and chosen where in general you want to camp at. 

    Tent sites are okay sized, and many are close to the water. Not a lot of trees for shade, so bring a shelter for some relief from the sun. 

    The camp store sells wood and everyone was extremely friendly. There's a swimming beach nearby that you will have to drive to but it is included in the stay! No alcohol is allowed at the beach.

  • S
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    Tent Sites with Lake Views

    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. Miles of paved walking/biking trails around the water offer for a nice activity!

    Tip: Before choosing your site number, ask which loop is furthest from the horse camping as there can be some noise from the barn at night. The park staff has typically made this suggestion to us when we arrive!

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

    Sunflower Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Very Clean and Very Relaxing

    The Park: We love this park, it’s massive, and really pretty. They have so much to do (listed below). Sunflower Loop is our favorite and has full hookups. There are more primitive loops as well. It is ADA accessible. There was not a tornado shelter as of 2018. 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.

    Sites: level, clear, easily accessible. Sunflower loop is widely spaced and plenty of room for larger RVs.

    Cellular: decent cellular signal.

    Amenities: Amphitheater Bath House Bicycling Boat Ramp Boating Canoeing Kayaking Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Camping, Improved Site Camping, Primitive Church Comfort Station Dock, Boat Dump Station, Camper Dump Station, Marina Fire Rings Fishing, Park Lake Fuel, Boats Golf Grills Gun Range Hiking Hiking Trail Horseback Riding Hunting Information Booth Jet Skiing Laundry Marina Mountain/Trail Bicycling Park Lake Parking Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Playground Rentals, Boat, Motorized Rentals, Jet Skis Reservoir Restrooms Shelters Showers Skiing - Water Swimming, Park Lake Telephone Toilet, Pit/Vault Trails, Bicycle Trails, Equestrian Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy Trails, Mountain Bike Walking Water Access, Park Lake Water Skiing


Guide to Leawood

Tent camping opportunities near Leawood, Kansas extend beyond the immediate area into neighboring counties where campers find varying terrain and amenities. The eastern Kansas region features a mix of prairie and woodland environments with elevations generally between 800-1,100 feet above sea level. Weather conditions can change rapidly, with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 90°F and high humidity levels creating challenging camping conditions in July and August.

What to do

Lakeside hiking: Woodridge Park offers an extensive trail system with lake access points where campers can enjoy fishing or swimming. "Beautiful free camping. There's a gravel loop with some picnic tables and a couple hike-in sites dispersed along a trail. I was here over Labor Day weekend and didn't see a single other person on the 1/2-ish mile hike to Primitive Site 4," notes Alexandra J. about Woodridge Park.

Hammock camping: The wooded areas provide abundant options for hammock setups rather than traditional tent platforms. One camper at Marysville mentions, "One of my favorite not the typical slice of pie camping great for hammocks," highlighting the versatility of camping options in the area.

Explore off-trail discoveries: Many established campsites contain user-created modifications and improvements. "It's highly suggested that you explore off the trail though so that you can 1) see all the creative campsites that campers have built and established and 2) you can create your own living space," advises Ashley F.

What campers like

Privacy despite proximity: The spacing between sites provides unusual seclusion for the region. "This is my little families favorite camp ground. We very rarely run into anyone else while camping on the trail. We have myself, husband, son, and dog," shares Nikki S. about her experiences at Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground.

Free camping options: Several locations offer no-cost tent camping within reasonable driving distance of Leawood. Josh M. appreciates that Tent Sites at Milo Farm provides "First come / first serve, plenty of space, potable water, nice toilets, tons of trails..."

Weekday solitude: Mid-week camping often results in having entire sections of campgrounds to yourself. "Woodridge is never over crowded unless it's a holiday, so more often than not you could camp the whole weekend and potentially not see another person," according to a regular visitor.

What you should know

Seasonal insect concerns: Various insect populations can impact camping comfort depending on timing. "We went mid-June, and there had apparently been some type of butterfly hatching. They were small but quite aggressive (who knew!?), constantly swarming us. At one point there were seven perched on my husband's back," warns one camper.

Trail conditions after rain: Mud can significantly impact accessibility to remote tent sites. "Keep in mind though that the trail gets very muddy if it has just rained!" cautions Carly H. from her experience at Woodridge Park.

Limited hours at conservation areas: Some public lands have restricted access times. At Agency Conservation Area, one camper discovered, "I guess the area is closed 10pm to 4 pm. Super small gravel parking lot. Moving to different site."

Tips for camping with families

Site selection for multiple tents: Several campgrounds accommodate family groups with space for multiple tent setups. "Best campsite we've been to since moving to KS 7 years ago—wooded, private, spacious, feels very secluded. It our first time hiking in to a site (lots of work with our regular gear for a family of four, but worth it!)," shares Harmony H.

Weekday scheduling: School-age families find midweek camping provides better experiences with fewer people. "This place is definitely a weekend destination for my little family and I. The trail is probably easy to moderate and there are an endless number of areas to explore," recommends a regular camper.

Safety awareness: Remote camping locations require appropriate precautions. "Over all was a good place but just anywhere you go keep an eye on others around you and definitely bring protection, people are CRAZY!" advises one camper after an unusual encounter at Overlook Park.

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Most tent camping areas near Leawood offer minimal or no RV facilities. "We scoped out this spot as a potential site to post up for Memorial Day Weekend 2022 in our square-drop camper. Sadly, we moved on to another location," explains a reviewer about finding suitable small-trailer camping.

Accessibility considerations: Roads leading to primitive tent sites often present challenges for towed campers. "Getting here was easy (Jeep Wrangler + square back pull behind) and the roads leading to the CA were well maintained and not muddy even after a ton of rain earlier in the week," notes Whitney L. about conditions at one conservation area.

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