Best Cabin Camping near Meriden, KS

Several cabin campgrounds operate within an hour's drive of Meriden, Kansas, including Topeka / Capital City KOA and Perry State Park. These accommodations typically provide basic furnishings with varying levels of amenities. Perry State Park offers cabins with lake access and outdoor fire rings, while the KOA locations feature more developed facilities with electricity, beds, and climate control. "The bathrooms were large and very clean. They have a nice pond and some short but relaxing hiking trails," noted one visitor about the Topeka KOA. Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA provides cabin options with picnic tables, while the Prairie Clover Campground at Clinton State Park offers both primitive and furnished cabins.

Cabin accommodations range from rustic structures with minimal amenities to fully furnished units with kitchen facilities. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when cabins fill quickly. Pet policies vary by location, with Topeka KOA and Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA allowing pets in select cabins. According to a camper at Topeka KOA, "Stopping for a quick overnight, the staff was very nice. There is a small store with plenty of affordable firewood which was great for our chilly night." Eisenhower State Park Campground and Pomona State Park both maintain year-round cabin availability, though winter visitors should verify heating capabilities.

Cabin guests should plan to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels, as most locations provide only basic furnishings. Some campgrounds like Topeka KOA maintain small general stores where visitors can purchase firewood, ice, and basic camping supplies. Perry State Park includes market facilities on-site for essential items. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering only outdoor cooking areas while others provide indoor kitchenettes. Topeka Hilltop Campground cabins have more limited amenities with no showers available, though toilet facilities are accessible. Mill Creek Campground includes both cabins and access to shower facilities for a more comfortable extended stay.

Best Cabin Sites Near Meriden, Kansas (13)

    1. Perry State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Meriden, KS
    5 miles
    Website

    "Stayed in lot 93,nice spot on end with extra privacy. Only complaint, cold shower in facility near marina. I would recommend a spot closer to marina if you're not In an RV."

    "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"

    2. Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    35 Reviews
    Lawrence, KS
    21 miles
    +1 (785) 842-8562

    $10 - $115 / night

    "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."

    "Sites come with a picnic table and a fairly large fire ring which we unfortunately never got to enjoy because we were here during a heat wave (100+ almost every day)."

    3. Topeka / Capital City KOA

    12 Reviews
    Topeka, KS
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 862-5267

    "The lot does not have a concrete patio but has a picnic table and fire grate.

    They have a community fire pit with multiple swings around it. They sell wood for $6 a bundle."

    "We had a water / electric pull-through site around the middle of the campground."

    4. Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA

    14 Reviews
    Lawrence, KS
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 842-3877

    "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 missed a KOA in Kansas City because of construction. Went to Lawrence KOA instead. Glad for the misfortune. The park has all you need for short or long term camping and RV trips."

    6. Mill creek campground

    10 Reviews
    Wamego, KS
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 636-5321

    $20 - $35 / night

    "We love this spot, for tent or cabin camping, Mill Creek is a minute walk away, you can swim, kayak, fish, or just lounge around."

    "Our pull-through site was within inches of the adjacent pull-through site. Although there was no picnic table at our site, we could have used one on the adjacent site, and we brought our own table."

    7. Pomona State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Vassar, KS
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 828-4933

    $10 - $100 / night

    "Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn’t solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left snd right of us."

    "After everyone left I moved to a few non shore power site down by the water. Beautiful view, with a quiet serene feel."

    8. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Rushville, MO
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 579-5564

    "It does cost about $25 a day, but you have electricity, and shade, and it is always quiet here. The park rangers are always cleaning or doing rounds to make sure everything is okay."

    "The roads to, around, and within the campground are paved and great for a family walk or bike-riding."

    9. Eisenhower State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lyndon, KS
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 528-4102

    $10 - $100 / night

    "Beautiful campgrounds with so many activities available! The general store is super helpful, as they sell firewood and ice, and have kayak and canoe rentals."

    "The sites were fairly small and jammed next to each other, and half of them didn't have great tree cover, but they all have a nice firepit and picnic table. "

    10. Basswood Country RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Platte City, MO
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 858-5556

    $56 - $59 / night

    "Basswood provides amenities that are great for entertaining children, includinga swimming pool and splash park, two playgrounds, a basketball goal, and fishing."

    "This park is convient to I-29 but far enough off the highway to be quiet and peaceful. Tent sites, full hookups as well as rooms and cabins are available."

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Cabin Reviews near Meriden, KS

123 Reviews of 13 Meriden Campgrounds


  • J
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Topeka / Capital City KOA

    The longer pull thru sites are Buddy site- we didn’t realize this

    Our site was $56.78 We were in Site# 59 The check in was at 12pm but the office was closed until 3:30pm so we grabbed our sheet left out front and got ourselves to our site.

    We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep (although the Jeep had to be parked straight across the front of our site to fit in). Also we were right on the highway.

    The site was easy to level.
    Our site was not shaded and without any trees. The most FRUSTRATING part is that this was a buddy site (that is NO WHERE on their website). We have rescue dogs and don’t want to share our space with neighbors we don’t know. Literally no one wants to Kumbaya by the fireside with complete strangers. Therefore our trip went from one week originally to two nights. We would have left the next day but the husband wanted to see the Evel Knievel museum.

    The lot does not have a concrete patio but has a picnic table and fire grate.

    They have a community fire pit with multiple swings around it. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.

    They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster at the entrance.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

    They do have a saltwater Swimming pool. They have a catch and release fishing pond.

    There is a Playground. They also offer a weight room and an adorable activities room with air hockey, a library, & a pool table. There is also a scenic walking trail. The trail is almost a mile and they’ve kept it mowed and easy to identify.

    They have a basic general store. There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

    The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.

    They have cabins for rent and a tent area (electric & primitive options).

    They have 2 shower houses. The shower house in the main barn has individual shower/toilet/sink areas. The shower house in the park has the typical stalls. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility in both shower houses. It is a cash only facility.

    They have a fenced in dog park which is unfortunately located in the front of the park away from RV sites.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Evel Knievel museum and Brown vs. Board of Education historical park.

    Staff are very kind. I would definitely stay here in the future but will know to secure a site that isn’t shared with others

  • S
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet

    It does cost about $25 a day, but you have electricity, and shade, and it is always quiet here. The park rangers are always cleaning or doing rounds to make sure everything is okay. Bathrooms have AC and are cleaned with disinfectant daily. Very clean campground and has a playground. Pet friendly.

  • Cindy K.
    Oct. 2, 2022

    Eisenhower State Park Campground

    Beautiful views and lots to do

    Beautiful campgrounds with so many activities available! The general store is super helpful, as they sell firewood and ice, and have kayak and canoe rentals. There are a few swim beaches, and plenty of sand to sit in and relax. Our actual campsite was great and came equipped with a firepit and picnic table, and we could walk to the lakeshore. We will be back!

  • S
    Jun. 19, 2022

    Mill creek campground

    This place is a quiet gem!

    We love this spot, for tent or cabin camping, Mill Creek is a minute walk away, you can swim, kayak, fish, or just lounge around. They have a little restaurant and it’s reasonable priced and delicious. 5 stars!

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2020

    Mill creek campground

    Charming Campground with Railroad History

    This is a charming little campground, and I do not use the word“charming” often. It is charming because it has so many quaint relics of the past, including the town itself. At the entrance to the campground, there is a building covered with old signs, hubcaps, etc. As a photographer, I couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity begin taking pictures immediately. As we drove down the road to our campsite, we came across such oddities as a bicycle halfway up a windmill, an old original train depot with an antique threshing machine next to it, and more. The campsites are flat and fairly spacious. We were lucky that the campground was not at full capacity because many of the sites are in pairs. Our pull-through site was within inches of the adjacent pull-through site. Although there was no picnic table at our site, we could have used one on the adjacent site, and we brought our own table. The site did have a fire pit, but we arrived late and didn’t have time to worry about getting wood. There are seasonal and permanent campers at the campground, and you have to reserve early during peak seasons. I talked to one person at the campground and he said that it was booked up one time when he wanted to stay. Although the site we got was gravel and pull-through, there are sites without power by the creek, in case you want to tent camp or just don’t need hookups. The bath house was clean, and the owner told me that it is sanitized every day. The shower stalls are spacious and there is hot water. There is a playground for kids and activities for older people—basketball, corn hole, etc. The only drawback is that you can hear trains passing through during the night about three or four times. It didn’t bother me since I love the sound of trains, but it does wake you up since the tracks are so close to the campground. The town is within walking distance of the campground, and it is worth walking(or driving) to it. The buildings are interesting architecturally, and the town is known for antiques. Overall, I really liked this campground. It may not have all of the amenities of the larger campgrounds, but it is quiet(except for the trains) and peaceful.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Large State Park with Many Types of Camping

    I was having a difficult time finding a campground with availability on our way back from Colorado since we were leaving on the Sunday before Memorial Day. We decided to stay a couple of extra days and we found sites available at this one. There are two separate campgrounds at Clinton State Park, and we stayed at campground 1. We checked in with the camp host since the office was already closed. We asked for water, electricity, and somewhere close to the bath house. I guess two out of three aren’t bad. The bath house that we were closest to was closed for the season. The open one was at least two hundred yards away. Getting up in the middle of the night, we decided to drive to it in the dark. We didn’t understand why we couldn’t get a site closer to one of the open bath houses since there were several available sites. Another disappointment was that with all of the recent rain, we had a huge puddle separating our pull-through from our picnic table and fire pit. Again, we should have asked for another site. Other than those two disappointments, it was a really good campground, especially for being a state park. The individual toilet/showers were spacious and very clean. There was shade at some of the campsites, and there were open fields for kids to play in. Although the playground was small, there were other things to do. There was a disc golf course, an archery range, hiking trails, and the lake. The lake is large, and there is a place to launch boats, canoes, kayaks, jet skis, etc. At another part of the lake, there is a huge marina for larger boats. Bering in such a remote area, you don’t have to worry about the sounds of traffic. Overall, Clinton State Park is a place you can stay where there is plenty to do. Although there is no swimming pool, other activities previously mentioned should keep you busy.

  • Tori G.
    Jun. 24, 2016

    Basswood Country RV Resort

    A great place to take the kids/grandkids

    We have been camping at Basswood for several years, first with our children and now with our grandchildren. Basswood provides amenities that are great for entertaining children, includinga swimming pool and splash park, two playgrounds, a basketball goal, and fishing. Every weekend there are organized activities such as arts and crafts, fishing contests, duck races and frozen t-shirt contests in the pool, and a Saturday evening outdoor movie. There is a great little store with alcohol for the adults; ice cream treats, which we enjoy after a swim; and nearly any key item you might have forgotten to pack. Most roads throughout the campground are paved, and the campground is generally well-maintained. We appreciate the full-service RV spots, but there are very nice bathroom facilities, including showers, in two locations in the park.

  • 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.

  • Charlie & Danielle B.
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Big, affordable sites but lots of bugs

    We stayed a week at Clinton State Park’s campground at site 92 in the middle of July with our two dogs.

    Pros: The park itself is very big so the sites were pretty big which is always a big plus. Sites come with a picnic table and a fairly large fire ring which we unfortunately never got to enjoy because we were here during a heat wave (100+ almost every day). The park is also at a lake so there’s a beach access area where you can go and swim or just sit by the very large lake. There’s also a marina and boat ramps for anyone who has a boat, which we sadly did not. Of course, it’s important to mention this was one of the most affordable places we’ve ever stayed, granted, it was with a non sewer site but still.

    Cons: The check-in situation was not very good. We received our site number upon reservation but we didn’t receive any instructions on when and where to check-in or if anyone would even be there to check us in. We also weren’t aware we’d have to pay for a parking pass for both our RV and towed vehicle which is normally $5/day but since we were there 7 days they gave us the annual passes which came out to $50 total for both vehicles. This one obviously most likely just has to do with the time of year we were here and it’s out of the park’s control but there were SO MANY BUGS especially at night. We hung our outside string lights like normal and, as you’ll see in the photos, they were absolutely swarmed with bugs. We’ve never seen so many bugs in one place, not even close. We also, as mentioned above, stayed at a W/E only site in the Prairie Clover Campground and each campground only has one dump station (2 total for the whole park) and the one for ours was closed for construction, which we were not made aware of, so we had to drive a pretty good distance to take our honey pot to the only one that was open. The bathrooms/showers were extremely hot because of no ventilation, had a lot of bugs, and the showers only give you one temperature and one pressure level, neither of which were great, and the lights in both are on a sensor and they went off within about 5 minutes of being in there and no matter how much you motioned it wouldn’t come back on so you’re stuck showering in the dark. Lastly, our Verizon service wasn’t very good, only about 2 bars of LTE. We both work full time remotely so this was concerning but luckily with our jet pack connected to an antenna we were able to get around 3 bars of LTE which was enough for us to work off of.

    Overall: This is a nice, affordable state park/campground overall, not exactly the prettiest but it’s big and offers big sites and a large lake you can enjoy. It would have been much more enjoyable to stay during a cooler time of the year when there wasn’t so many bugs and on a site that had sewer (a non sewer site was our choice to be fair) so you didn’t have to worry about the dump station situation. Also not having wi-fi or great phone service was inconvenient but we had enough to make it work. We don’t plan to spend a whole lot of time in Kansas but if we came back through anytime that’s not spring or summer we’d definitely consider staying here again.


Guide to Meriden

Cabin camping near Meriden, Kansas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the comfort of full hookups and clean facilities at the Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA, making it a convenient choice for families.
  • The Topeka / Capital City KOA features a saltwater swimming pool and a playground, ensuring fun for all ages.
  • At Mill Creek Campground, you can indulge in homemade breakfast delivered right to your cabin, enhancing your camping experience.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $32 to $56

  • The Perry State Park Campground offers affordable rates starting at $32, providing a great value for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
  • For a more upscale experience, the Topeka / Capital City KOA has cabin options priced around $56, featuring modern amenities and a friendly atmosphere.
  • If you're looking for a rustic charm, Mill Creek Campground provides cozy cabins at competitive rates, perfect for a weekend getaway.

Explore local activities like fishing and hiking

  • The Lewis and Clark State Park Campground offers access to a small lake ideal for fishing and kayaking, making it a great spot for water enthusiasts.
  • Hikers will appreciate the scenic trails available at Perry State Park Campground, where you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area.
  • For those interested in a unique experience, Mill Creek Campground is just a short walk from the river, perfect for fishing or simply relaxing by the water.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Meriden, KS is Perry State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 10 reviews.

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