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Glamping campsites near Lenexa, Kansas range from spacious yurts with wooden floors and electricity to canvas tents with real mattresses, private decks, and year-round climate control. Hillsdale State Park and Watkins Mill State Park house the most distinctive glamping accommodations within driving distance of Lenexa, Kansas. Hillsdale features spacious yurts with wooden floors, comfortable beds, and electricity, providing a perfect blend of outdoor immersion and modern comfort. Watkins Mill offers canvas glamping tents with real mattresses, private decks, and climate control systems that maintain comfortable temperatures year-round. Both locations provide luxury outdoor stays with amenities like private fire pits, picnic tables, and proximity to shower facilities with hot water. The glamping sites are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining easy access to park facilities. One guest shared, "The sites are not right on top of each other and it looks like they all have a fire pit and picnic table. We have a 20' round yurt and had plenty of room."
Paved walking and biking trails surround the glamping accommodations at both parks, with Watkins Mill featuring a scenic 3.75-mile paved loop around the lake that's perfect for morning strolls or evening bike rides. Glamping guests enjoy exclusive access to premium lakefront locations with stunning sunset views over the water. Fishing, boating, and paddleboarding are popular activities, with equipment rentals available seasonally. The historic Watkins Mill site offers a fascinating step back in time to the 1800s, providing cultural enrichment alongside outdoor recreation. According to a camper, "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 1800s." Reservations for these premium glamping accommodations are strongly recommended, especially during summer weekends and holidays when they frequently sell out.
"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."
"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."
"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."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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. "
from $10 / night
Check Availability"My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and we're barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep."
"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."
"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."
from $15 - $46 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $45 - $130 / night
Check Availability"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)"
"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!"
TravelerStayed 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!
TravelerStayed 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.
TravelerStayed 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!
TravelerGood:
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.
ScoutCamp 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
GuideWe 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.
ScoutWe 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!
LegendGetting 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.
GuideWe 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.
Watkins Mill State Park and Weston Bend State Park offer the most accessible options for yurt camping near Lenexa, Kansas. Located within a 45-minute drive northeast of the city, these parks sit in the rolling hills of western Missouri where elevations range from 800-1,000 feet. The region experiences distinct seasonal changes with hot, humid summers and cold winters, making spring and fall ideal for comfortable yurt camping experiences.
Bike the lake trail: At Watkins Mill State Park, cyclists enjoy dedicated paved paths through wooded areas. "Great place to camp. The bike trail wraps the lake and connects to the edge of the campground. There is a couple historic sites not far on the side of the lake, quick little drive," notes Jason C.
Explore hiking options: Weston Bend State Park offers diverse trails for all skill levels. "Weston Bend State Park has an amazing hiking trail system within the park! Even one paved trail! We greatly enjoyed our visit and can't wait to go again!" shares Danielle H.
Fishing opportunities: Many parks offer lakefront access with seasonal fishing. "Smithville lake has nice big spots with electric only. Much quieter than other campgrounds on Smithville lake. More family friendly," explains Robin R.
Shaded campsites: Smith's Fork Recreation Area provides relief from summer heat. "These RV spots have great shade, are spaced nicely apart, and are a quick walk to the lake! Amazing sunsets!" reports Steven N.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses. "The camp sites were small and compact but it was nice. These are the cleanest bathrooms and facilities that I have been to I think maybe ever," mentions Lauri J. about Weston Bend.
Proximity to Kansas City: Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park offers convenience for quick getaways. "Nice little campground tucked away just outside Kansas City. Close to everything but far enough that it's still really camping," says Steve C.
Seasonal water shutoffs: Be prepared for changing amenities. "We stayed in October and due to unseasonably cold weather they shut off water with no notice and halfway through our stay. Ended up leaving early since we had no water," cautions Bridget U. at Crow's Creek.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require preparation. "Some sites are a long walk to any facilities. Our spot was 13" unlevel. Luckily we had several blocks of wood to help level our camp out," notes Roger W.
Train noise: Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA has railway disruptions. "This is a good KOA but the trains run ALL NIGHT long. There was a train passing through every thirty minutes or so, and it was LOUD!" warns Myron C.
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for parks with playgrounds and activities. "The roads and trails are nice for scooters and bikes. Fairly close to the water and playground; within walking distance," shares Brittnie T. about Crow's Creek Park.
Swimming options: Check beach availability before planning. "The swim beach has been closed because of excessive vegetation growth," notes a camper about Watkins Mill State Park.
Jellystone Park activities: Kansas City Jellystone Park offers structured entertainment. "My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and were barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep. So much fun activities for the kids to do, giving the adults time to do things like conversations and hanging out," explains Dawn H.
Full hookup availability: Smith's Fork offers complete services. "Of everywhere, Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water and Sewer at every campsite. At just $30 per day it is a steal!" advises Don M.
Site spacing considerations: Campgrounds vary in privacy levels. "The sites are close together with some shaded. Sites aren't very private and road noise from the nearby highway can be heard throughout the night if you're tent camping," reports Dyle K.
Off-season benefits: Consider timing your yurt camping trip to Lenexa area parks during shoulder seasons. "We love it when it is still kind of off season like Easter weekend and after labor day. We have small children and it can get pretty rowdy during the summer," suggests Robin R.
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