Best Tent Camping near Oakley, KS
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Best Tent Sites Near Oakley, KS (3)
1. Timber Canyon Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park
Scott City, Kansas3 Reviews•14 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
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- ADA Access
Recent Tent Reviews in Oakley
80 Reviews of 3 Oakley Campgrounds
- MMary L.
GuidePine Tree RV Park
Older park many long term
Most sites have full hook ups. The electric is in sort of a central pedestal, and people are snaking cords to it 4 campers per pedestal No showers or bathrooms. My site did not have a dump. $32 Rather expensive for no amenities Right off the highway Lots of nice trees so there’s shade Not too noisy Many big rigs here I have T-Mobile and I had only one bar
Ioan P.
Legend
Mid-America Camp Inn
Ok, for one 🌙
Not busy, large spaces, no Wi-Fi
- kkaeti R.
Traveler
Sheridan State Fishing Lake
Beautiful, great stop for my trip out west
Lovely campsite! Plenty of spots! You can be on the water, tucked away, or grab a few sites with some friends! Awesome to have picnic tables. It was a little buggy at dusk, but other than that no complaints. I got to see 2 great blue herons and listen to 2 great horned owls call to each other at night - how awesome!
- JJochen H.Traveler
Goodland KOA
Top
nice place with a small pool
perfect restrooms
very clean and top support from the staffs.
fair price
charming surroundings
good playground for the kids
Katie L.Guide
Timber Canyon Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park
One night in Timber Canyon
These spaces are blocked from the wind and feel more private than the Lakeview campground, but you are a bit further from bathrooms/dumpsters. Primitive spaces had a picnic table and fire ring, and you’ll likely find a little “cove” all to yourself. Most people seemed to be RV camping in the sites that provided hookups and water.
Megan C.TravelerTimber Canyon Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park
Gorgeous lake view
I stayed for one night on the site with the covered shelter, and it worked out wonderfully because we had a huge lightning storm in the middle of the night. This is a beautiful and well maintained campground. This particular site would be difficult for family with young children because it is far away from the pit toilet.
- Larry E.Guide
Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park
Level sites with some trees.
Sites are a little close to each other. Water and electric sites. Sites are not marked real clearly. Water not on at dump station.
Kim H.Guide
Atwood Lions Club Park
Nice with FHU
Gravel, level sites. Short walk to the convenience store to get key to unlock the utilities box and pay for the site (check or cash only). Beautiful lake with walking path just over a mile around.
Samuel H.Guide
Apache Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park
Windy
38 Mph wind gusts all night long made for some miserable camping. Not sure if that’s normal around here or not. 305 & 304 are probably the only primitive campgrounds I would stay at, all the others are too close to the road and eachother with no privacy. A permit is required, mine cost $12.75, they can be purchased from the kiosk at the park entrance. Excellent phone service with Verizon.
- BBeverly W.
ScoutSheridan State Fishing Lake
Oasis in the farm lands
What a gorgeous spot on our journey from CO to MN! Free sites around the lake and ok fishing. The game warden stopped by and said that the fish (carp, catfish, crappie, bluegill & shad) are all stunted. Too many fish for a small lake. Overnight we heard coyotes, crickets & cows.
- MMaggie C.Legend
Goodland KOA
Loved this little KOA
This is a sweet little campground. Just off the interstate, but far enough away that you don’t hear the traffic. Staff is super nice and helpful. Wifi is decent. Dog park is generous size. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. There is an outside sink for use if you are tent camping. Nice playground for the kiddos and pool. It’s a small KOA but I highly recommend it.
- sshariTraveler
Goodland KOA
Good Stopover
Nice KOA.. refurbing the bathrooms but have a Stahla rental trailer shower /bathroom. We don’t usually use campground bathrooms so it doesn’t matter..Gravel spaces, friendly staff, not cramped. Playground for the kids! Our space had a “personal” very small fenced 6’x8’ dog area
jeanine B.TravelerCircle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park
Great little spot but few toilets open
Unexpectedly pretty and quiet little lake. We got a good spot but some are close together and not private. Worst problem is only one outhouse a bit of a walk away for ALL THESE FAMILIES HERE ON EASTER SUNDAY. They definitely should have had the toilets opened ...lots of kids and where are they hitting the head?
- AAndrewScout
Goodland KOA
It's a KOA! Great overnight stop going through western Kansas
Great place to stay overnight or longer if Goodland is your final destination. It's a KOA so everything is up to par with the brand. Offices and facilities are maintained and clean. Pool was a nice welcome for the kids and I. Playground had lots of kids playing at it and everyone was happy. Definitely would stay here again.
- SSloane O.Scout
Sheridan State Fishing Lake
Free and clean, but a little buggy
I had a majestic night here. Was just me and one other person. Campsites right up by the lake, and I was able to forage enough dry wood for a big ol' fire.
- kkatieGuide
Sheridan State Fishing Lake
Free and clean
Nice spot, we went Labor Day weekend and there was still availability. Breezy and sunny even in late summer. Bathrooms were clean. Had picnic tables.
Sam W.Guide
Whistle Stop RV and Antiques
$39 and By the highway but... very clean
It's very expensive per night here and u will be right by the highway I'm sleeping out of the back of my rodeo so the noise is very annoying but I'm sure in an rv it wouldn't be bad at all I do have to say it is very clean here right by a gas station and a Walmart so a one night stay for a refuel and restock it is a good stay
Paul B.
RangerGoodland KOA
1 night Stopover
Campground is convenient off of I 70 on the way to Colorado. Staff were helpful and gave us a cable cord to borrow. Sites are on top of each other, wish we didn't like. Bathrooms were very clean. Full hook ups were nice, this was our first visit to a KOA. The pool was a welcome site on a very hot July day.
- JJames R.Ranger
Goodland KOA
Older KOA-Big Rig Spots
This is an old KOA with new concrete patios. You have to swing wide to pull in and there is a tight straight spot where you stop to register but doable for my Motorhome. Basic RV park with full hookups with level gravel lots. Pull through spot # 61 accommodated my motorhome and tow, which is 67 feet long. Checking was quick and the attendant was very nice.
Cynthia K.Legend
Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park
Clean your bathrooms!
It seemed like we drove a long time to get here. This was a stop on our way back home from Colorado. It was around 40 some miles from the Interstate& all we saw were fields upon fields & no trees. The husband was grumbling when we turned off on the road to Lake Scott. I felt a lot better when we took the road down into the valley & saw the lake!
This is not our first Kansas state park. We've been to Kanopolis & Mushroom Rocks. Lake Scott is supposed to be Kansas' most historic park. We stayed for 2 nights in the Circle campground. Water & electric. There's a few "seasonal" sites that offer sewer.
As before, there was no one at the gatehouse to check in, so we found our site ourselves. The camp host was never around, but there were a few people in golf carts who waved at us.
The site had some trees & a view of the lake. The site was clean
It was a short walk to the bathroom by the lake. There are flush toilets & showers & I've got to say, they are the filthiest I've seen camping. Apparently it's no ones job to take out the garbage or clean the sinks or toilets.
The beach was fairly crowded both afternoons we were there. I have no idea why anyone would want to swim in that disgusting water, but I guess that's all that's around. My husband says he saw fish jumping, so there is that to do.
This is a pretty scenic park. The rocks & the lake, ect. There was never anyone at the beach store & I found out it's only open on weekends. There was someone at the park office& I got some area info. It was closed by afternoon though. The Steele Home Museum was closed both days we were there.
- TTammyScout
Sheridan State Fishing Lake
Windy overnight!
The bugs here weren't bad at all. Lots of bird sounds and coyotes in the evening. Plenty of cows nearby to add to the nature sounds. Some level sites for tent camping. Very windy during our stay. Overall a nice place to stay!
Jello D.TravelerGoodland KOA
Solid Drop
Great place to stop by last minute on the way to Denver. We were able to call in advance and get a reservation. Easy process and we could drive right up to our site. Facilities were well-maintained and clean
Brittany V.LegendWhistle Stop RV and Antiques
It was mediocre at best… 1 night stays recommended
This was our first stop after hitting the road to start full time RVing, and we definitely needed to stop and recollect ourselves, but this is definitely a one night stop aorta place… nothing really near by but right off the highway and has all the full amenities one needs to recharge and prep for their next stop. Walmart is directly across the street within walking distance.
Just be aware of where you’re walking. I ended up with a metal staple in my foot and our pups picked up stickers in the grass
Jack B.GuideGoodland KOA
Well maintained road stop
The campground is well maintained with a friendly staff. The sites are level. Very easy access from I-70
Vanessa C.GuideElm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park
Beautiful lovation
Stunning site! I loved being right near the water and the bathrooms were very clean and well kept.
I camped here in the winter so it got down to 5°, so make sure to prepare for that.
- DDaniel A.Traveler
Mid-America Camp Inn
Travel51
Kinda run down. Easy to get into and park. Ok for a one nighter.
Joseph S.ScoutGoodland KOA
Basic, but a good stop
Was a good stop along I70. Easy in and out, though roads in campground can be tight for large rigs.. Staff was nice. Most people stay 1 night. Cable TV worked well. Go see large Van Gough easel nearby
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