Best Dispersed Camping near Meriden, KS
State fishing lakes near Meriden, Kansas provide several dispersed camping options. Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake offers lakeside camping with some designated areas. The sites include pit toilets and fire rings, though maintenance varies. A 7-day stay limit applies rather than the standard 14 days in Kansas. The area permits alcohol and allows both tent and RV camping, though the gravel roads and pull-offs are not suitable for larger vehicles.
Osage State Fishing Lake provides free dispersed camping with waterfront sites that accommodate various camping styles. The lake features boat-in, drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access points with picnic tables and fire rings. According to one visitor, "camp in main area to be near toilets, otherwise there's lots of loops near the water where you can find sites with more privacy." Despite a review claiming big-rig accessibility, most sites better suit smaller vehicles. Both Atchison and Pottawatomie State Fishing Lakes offer additional dispersed camping options in the region, with Pottawatomie allowing big rigs despite having fewer amenities.
