Best Dispersed Camping near New Century, KS
Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake and Osage State Fishing Lake offer primitive camping options near New Century. Leavenworth features designated camping areas with lake views and basic pit toilets. The 160-acre lake area has gravel pull-offs and a lakeside road, though facilities are minimally maintained. A 7-day camping limit is enforced by park officials. The area allows fires and accommodates tents and smaller RVs, but lacks drinking water, trash service, and hookups.
Osage State Fishing Lake provides free waterfront dispersed camping with more secluded options. The lake features multiple camping loops with varying privacy levels, fire rings, and pit toilets. 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." Both lakes welcome pets and provide picnic tables. While Osage can accommodate larger rigs with one camper noting their "43' RV navigated smoothly," visitors should pack out all trash as no collection services exist at either primitive camping area.
