Top Tent Camping near Marysville, KS
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Best Tent Sites Near Marysville, KS (10)
1. Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
13 Reviews•21 Photos•167 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Feits Memorial Park
1 Review- Tents
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3. Kirkmans Cove Recreation Area Campground
1 Review•2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
4. Pony Creek Lake
2 Reviews•13 Photos•2 Saves- Pets
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- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Trash
6. Wirth Brothers Lake
2 Reviews•13 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
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- Group
9. Sterling Village Park
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Recent Tent Reviews In Marysville
101 Reviews of 10 Marysville Campgrounds
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Daniel F.
TravelerChautauqua Park Campground
Perfect
Free camp for 10 days every 60 days. Campsites had water, power, access to restrooms. Open April 1 to Oct 15!
- DDana T.
Guide
Iron Horse Trail Lake
Good Place
Good for families or a solo cowboy. Well maintained, water is a available, and clean bathrooms that smell good. Nice picnic areas. Primitive tent sites and RV sites with electrical hookups. First come, first serve.
Beth W.
Scout
Marysville City Park
Donation Only!
A sweet little city park in a sweet little city. Electric hookups. Water available at a central pump. Bathrooms were closed for the season Nov. 20 when I was here.
James B.
Ranger
Riverside Park
Several night stay
Needed to be in the area for a few days.
Nice concrete pads large enough for our fifth wheel. 50amp water electric for $20- vvernon S.Scout
Marysville City Park
Sweet little park
Park is free. With hookups. Cute little town. Lots to see. Wish there were more of these out there
Meghan B.RangerChautauqua Park Campground
Nice spot for a night
This park campground was a great stop for a night as we drove through Nebraska. Safe, clean, and nearly full by the time we parked early-evening on a Friday. Beatrice's website says "20 camping sites (3 pull-through)" and I would consider these to be geared toward RVs/vans, not so much toward tenting.
Emma P.Scout
Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
Nice site close to 70
Beautiful campground! It had pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Solid free camping! Other campers were sort of rowdy, but it was a holiday weekend.
Always C.RangerMarysville City Park
City park RV and tents
As you enter the park off of 10th street the bathroom and dump station are on the right. 3 spots have electric. 2 were taken when we arrived. Donations accepted ( how could you not) there were a couple of potable water spigots available. Previous reviews were spot on. Great little town. For the tent campers there are 5 spots with 20 amp power plugs also.
- NNameScout
Riverside Park
Pristine small City Campground
Camp hosts fantastic! $20/night full hookup. Nice shower. Quiet. Great for Starlink.
- Paul H.Scout
Sabetha Lake
Bad camphost
Camphost drives on his four wheeler drinking. Allows people to ride their boats and jets skis near the bank where people are fishing. Threatened our dog. Told us this is a recreational lake for boats and not fishing. No atvs allowed but he drinks and rides his all day. Very dangerous with toue kids running around. Not recommended
Michael S.TravelerMarysville City Park
Nice place to stay
Very nice place, sites are not well marked. You have to climb the curb to get to the site, and its dirt, with some grass, and lots of nice trees. We had electric at our site and they did have water available in March, dump station is nearby as well. Bathrooms where closed.
- AAlexandra J.Traveler
Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
Pretty Good!
Broadcasting this now because I was not aware when I showed up: there are only two designated tent sites in this entire campground. However, both these sites are clean, beautiful, and located near the trail that takes you to the (honestly very well-presented) adjacent historical park. Out of the two Nebraska state recreation areas I stayed at on my trip through the state, this one is definitely my favorite. I would give it 3.5 stars, but the coin-operated showers knock it down to a 3.
- DDave M.Guide
Acorn RV Resort
Nice Resort
Has a pool marina and bar/restaurant. Lodging from yurts to big cabins.
- LLily B.Guide
Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
Nice free place to camp
If you’re just passing through and looking for a place to camp it’s a little far off 70 but lots of space and a very nice place to stay for being free and on a lake.
- KKevinTraveler
Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
Good for overnight
Nice spots near the water. Lots of fishers during the day but cleared out at night. No longer picking up trash.
- SSteve K.Guide
Buckley Creek
Perfect for night or even two
If you’re ever near Stromsberg NE, this is THE town to stop in. Campground is in and near Buckley park. We stayed in the older campground, which had electric, shade trees, a bathroom ( not a pit toilet) with a sink and soap. But upon walking the area we found the newer, As of late last year, campground. That one even has a water hook up for every site. Both grounds have a host and are lit at night for security, but look up the town, rated A + in the US for crime rate. Walking the town it feels as if I walked back in time. Pay phones, bikes in their stands left unlocked, everyone says hi. I can’t say enough about this town. But bring cash if you want to purchase almost anything, as many of businesses do not accept CC or debit cards. It all works on the donation system, so give what you can.
- TTara I.Traveler
Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
Peace and quiet
Nice spot to pull in for the night. Lots of spots on Sunday night in June. A few fisherman and kayakers out. Lots of shade and level spots for rvs. Can’t swim but dog had fun in lake. Water smelled fishy. Lots of trash laying around. Leave no trace people!
- JJasonScout
Crystal Springs Lake
Crystal Springs
lots of hookups and places to rent camp. pretty bodies of water. not a bad spot
Shea B.GuidePottawatomie County State Lake #2
Peaceful camping
We arrived at around 5 on a Sunday and had a hard time finding a spot by by around 6pm all the locals were leaving and we ended up being the only people there by sunset. The toilets weren’t the cleanest but it was nice to have them. There’s also a few trails around the lake that were nice to run on with the pups!
- JJIllGuide
Sabetha Lake
great little lake and campground
This town owned lake and campground were a true delight. The campground is well kept and delivers all you could hope for. Quiet and birds. There are electic hook ups and water. It's a hidden gem with relatively light use. There was no one there the night during the week in April. The ranger said that weekends get heavy use during Memorial day thru labor day but there are still usually spots available and during the week use is very light. if you are in the area it's a great spot to stop.
- KKayleena B.Traveler
Marysville City Park
Sweet stop
Pretty good place to stop. Only stayed for one night. Cute dog park close by. Close tiny human park. Pool close by, it was closed when we were there. Cute places to eat short drive away. You can tent with or without power. Has water and electric hook ups on a couple spots. On certain spots they have one of each, or none. Has Bathrooms, no showers. It’s free to stop here!! They have donation box which I hope you donate so they can keep this place going.
- bbruce R.Traveler
my friends farm
Hidden gem, fun, friendly, relaxing
Great hidden location with many animals and a variety of spots to camp... only 45 minutes from DC. a destination location in itself, but close to chesapeake beach and the chesapeake bay.. wonderful hiking trails with great hills to climb! A real exercise... Too much to list...an absolute treasure, but I'm kind of partial to this place
- DDavid H.Scout
Tuttle Creek Cove
Tent Camping
Last 4th of July my family and friends went tent camping here. There is a nice beach area to swim, we rented kayaks and canoes for a leisurely paddle around the lake. Our camp site had plenty of over head cover from the sun.
Overall a very pleasant experience, especially for those looking to get away, but not too far away.
- mmarkScout
Pottawatomie County State Lake #2
Sweet Spot
Making a trip out west needed an easy stop for a night of sleep Close enough off the highway , close enough to shopping Easy to pull in and find a spot, not very level but good enough Beautiful lake
- LLyndell A.Traveler
Marysville City Park
Friendly
Stayed here the allowed 5 nites & really enjoyed it. Went to the Pony Express station & museum, & was pleasantly surprised by how interesting & informative it was. You have to eat at the Wagon Wheel Cafe! Excellent food. Camping is free, but they have a donation box on the restroom wall. Free dump station also. Water & electric hook ups.
- BBryan R.Guide
Sycamore Springs Campground
Hidden gem
This newly acquired campground is truly a hidden gem. The new owners really care about making your stay pleasant.
There are two RV areas. The Sycamore Bluff Campground (North) and Shady Oak Campground (South).
We stayed in the Shady Oak Campground which was geared more towards families with children.
There is a skating rink, tennis courts, basketball court, mini golf, and small park for children. You have to buy an activity pass for everything which is $10 a day. If you’re camping you get one activity pass for free. Children 5 and under are free as well. Sundays are free as well.
They have heated shower rooms which are very clean.
The RV spots are pretty close together so backing in can be a challenge. The Sycamore Bluff Campground to the North of the campground has pull-through spots.
Firewood is $5 per bundle and ice is $5 per bag. You leave your money in a box in the red depot office and take what you pay for. This is also where you check in.
We stayed through Monday. Sunday was completely empty except for our family which made it slightly eerie at night.
Overall we had a great time and will be returning next year.
Art Of T.TravelerMarysville City Park
Hidden Gem
Hidden Gem that you want to keep a secret. Nice park, with nice campsites. Make sure to leave a donation, well worth it.
Guide to Marysville
Camping near Marysville, Kansas, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a place to enjoy outdoor adventures, there are several campgrounds to check out.
What to do:
- Fishing and boating: Many campers enjoy the water activities available at Tuttle Creek State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Great water access for motorized and human powered watercraft alike."
- Hiking and exploring: The trails around Woodland Hills — Milford State Park are perfect for those who love to hike. A camper noted, "Close to trails and we even saw 2 deer on our way to park."
- Picnicking: Enjoy a meal outdoors at Marysville City Park, where one visitor said, "Cute little town. Lots to see."
What campers like:
- Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy spots at Banner Creek. One review highlighted, "Campsites have plenty of space between sites, beautiful views."
- Clean facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Mill Creek Campground mentioned, "The showers were very clean."
- Friendly hosts: Many campers enjoy the hospitality at places like Mill Creek Campground, where a guest shared, "Dan and Debbie are great hosts. They make you breakfast and bring it to your RV in the morning."
What you should know:
- Noise levels: If you're sensitive to noise, be aware that some campgrounds, like Owl's Nest Campground, are close to highways. One camper noted, "It has lots of trees but they don't seem to do much to block the constant noise."
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, such as Pottawatomie County State Lake #2, have fewer amenities. A visitor mentioned, "No drinking water, no electric hookups."
- Seasonal closures: Check the availability of campgrounds like Kansas West Rolling Hills as some areas may close for the winter. One camper shared, "I was looking forward to staying here in early November, but it was closed."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids, like Marysville City Park, which has a cute dog park nearby. A reviewer said, "Cute dog park close by. Close tiny human park."
- Plan for activities: Bring along games or outdoor toys to keep the kids entertained. One family at Tuttle Creek State Park Campground enjoyed the spaciousness, saying, "Plenty of space, amazing prices, lots of trees."
- Pack snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A camper at Mill Creek Campground mentioned, "You can swim, kayak, fish, or just lounge around."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits in the designated spots. A reviewer at Tuttle Creek State Park Campground noted, "Back in spot would be a little tight for a bigger travel trailer but not bad."
- Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Mill Creek Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One visitor said, "The site we stayed in was level for our 22' trailer."
- Be prepared for weather: Kansas can be windy, so check the forecast before heading out. A camper at Kansas West Rolling Hills mentioned, "It was really windy."
With these insights, you're all set for a great camping experience near Marysville, KS!
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