Best Tent Camping near Olsburg, KS

Recent Tent Reviews near Olsburg, Kansas

164 Reviews of 10 Olsburg Campgrounds

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  Leigh M.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 23, 2019

  Cedar Point — Milford State Park

  Not for tent camping

  While our family loved the scenery this is not a lake for tent camping. Unless you like sleeping at an angle. Very limited tent camping as well. This lake is made for those with RVS

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  carla R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

  Beautiful lake sunset

  Kansas has over 40 state fishing lakes with free camping. Lots of fishermen. I’d say over a dozen camping sites. We had a shelter, picnic table, toilet building, view of the lake. We rode our motorcycles here to tent camp. Raccoon couldn’t wait for me to zip my tent to come out and see what we left out.

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  Hanna W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2020

  Tuttle Creek State Park Campground

  Big Busy Campground

  Tent camping. RV camping. Great pull through spots and lots of full grown trees for big shade. Great grounds and many many lakes side spots.

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  Carter W.

  Guide

  

  May. 19, 2021

  Farnum Creek

  Lakeside

  Had a great time. The tent camping area has been closed since 2019 which is disappointing since we were there with a tent in the middle of a bunch of RV’s. Still a beautiful spot. The check in process was severely frustrating. They only do online. So when we got there with little sun left it took 30 minutes to actually reserve the spot.

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  David H.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 23, 2022

  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.

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  Joey B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2020

  Farnum Creek

  Great spot for on the lake views and weekend camping.

  Went with a buddy for tent camping 1 night this August. Clean area with plenty of firewood and a picnic table. Paid 14$ for a campsite, grass definitely could of been trimmed at our designated campsite. card only at the entrance because of COVID-19 at the moment. We camped right across from the boat ramp but was still a beautiful view

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  Michelle B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 29, 2021

  COE Milford Lake Curtis Creek Park

  Just Beautiful

  I stayed here as i was driving through Kansas, so it was just a quick overnight, but it was very beautiful and peaceful.

  I arrived pretty late, about 8:15pm, and there was no one at the gate when I arrived so I was a little worried, but I pulled up their email that had all of the information and between that and the park signs I was able to easily make my way to my campsite--which was BEAUTIFUL! I stayed in spot A18, and if you are tent camping I would choose that one if you can. It is the last spot in the row of sites and is bordered on two other sides by the lake so you can have an uninterrupted view

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  Shannon G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 30, 2020

  Cedar Point at Milford Lake State Park Campground

  Spacious primitive sites

  Cedar point has some very spacious primitive and tent sites. There are also some with electric and water. Some of the sites in this campground have nice water views. Most have fire rings and tables. There are restrooms, bath house, trash receptacles and a dump. There is also a swim beach and a hiking trail. It’s a very pretty area and this park has wildlife to view like the large flock of turkey vultures who live in the dead trees of cedar point.

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  Kai W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 15, 2020

  Pottawatomie County State Lake #2

  Quiet place to tuck away

  Driving across Kansas can be long and tedious and I'm often looking for a place to primitive-car-camp on the cheap to get some sleep while crossing the country. This little lake worked perfectly for me. Not a huge detour from I-70 (maybe 20-30 minutes total) - I found the campground completely empty on a Monday night in early September and woke up with a picnic table and a fire pit next to a calm lake with jumping fish and just a few local fisherman visible in various spots. There were no annoying gates or camp managers or $ charges, and that's perfect for my purposes.. Made a cup of coffee by the lake and got back on the road. I didn't see bathroom/shower/electrical or any other "advanced" services so this is more for those of us who just need a peaceful place to tent camp.

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  Alyssa S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 24, 2020

  Mill creek campground

  Trains at night but huge lots

  We were tent camping and they out us by the river and it was wonderful. They have huge lots and very friendly service. Breakfast can be purchased and is brought to your campsite! A con was the bright lights from the center of the site; enough to keep us up but not enough to help us see at night while setting up. Another was the very, very loud train that blows its horn everytime it passes late at night (around 12am), in the middle of the night (2:30am-ish) and very early morning (maybe 5am?). I was so exhausted that I needed to sleep another few hours after checkout; luckily, I wasn't driving, so if you are, you might be tired by 11am checkout if you don't sleep early enough to account for the times you're woken up by the train a few times through the night.

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 28, 2019

  West Rolling Hills

  Not open when I visited in Late Aug

  So I was excited after seeing so many great reviews for this campground. Even more so when I arrived and saw how beautiful green and lush the area was. I did however discover the campground was locked and a sign had been placed at the entrance of the camp that it would not be opening again until April 2020.

  A little confused because there were RV campers inside I explored inside and around and discovered this is partially due to recent rains flooding a portion of the campground. I completely understood that however the elevated RV spaces were still functional and not at risk.

  The location itself is beautiful with lake views on 2 sides of the camp. You are only a short distance from the boat launch and day use area which have many more signs of recent rain with trees nearly completely underwater in this area.

  The roads are paved, wide and well maintained. The bathrooms available on site are mainly vault toilets however in the camp there are some improvements.

  Tent camping is only $14 well worth it if the campground were open in my opinion!! I will for sure be coming back!

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  Shannon G.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2020

  Sunset Ridge — Milford State Park

  Nice shady campground

  Sunset Ridge is a small tenting campground along side sunset cabins. Sunset ridge is nicely shaded. Each site has a covered picnic shelter and grill. The sites are nice and spacious. The cabins to have large shelters with tables and grill. There are 5 cabins all with horse breed names and there is one that is ADA.

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  James B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 22, 2020

  Big Indian Recreation Area

  Great Value

  Wife found this lake on Google Maps. 

  We drove out on a Sunday to check it out, and was amazed by the quality of the sites for the money. 

  We camped the weekend of October 16th, 2020. 

  Dry Camping is$5 a night. 

  Electric (30AMP) sites are$10 a night. 

  We came out on a Thursday and got a sight(#5). The sites are gravel(white rock) and somewhat level. I was able to get level with our leveling blocks. 

  There were quite a few other campers, but the place was really quiet after 10PM. 

  The lake has good areas and a trail around the lake. We put in several miles walking the dog. 

  The lake is a"no wake" lake, so no speed boats. The lake is small enough that it would be an issue anyway. Great kayaking lake. 

  There is a dump site(free) on sight. non-potable water available at dump sight. 

  Fresh water near the campground (one spigot). 

  Our only complaint was that there were only two dumpsters near the electric campground. More trash receptacles would be nice. We picked up trash from fire rings in the tent sites, which was annoying. 

  We will definitely stay again next year, this time with kayaks.

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  Mike B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 24, 2017

  Tuttle Creek State Park Campground

  The best kept secret campground in Kansas!

  When camping in Kansas you must try the Rocky Ford Campground in Tuttle State Park River Pond Area. This is a great shaded area with water views and full hookups. There are great secluded sites or sites you can camp next to friends or family. There are huge cottonwood trees that are wrapped with green vines during the summer months that guide you through the park. Make sure and put your food away at night or the raccoons will be dining at your table during the night. Site #44 is our favorite spot to hang the hammock and relax after biking or hiking the trails.

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  Myron C.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Julie

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2021

  Greenwood Park

  Such a sweet spot!

  Beautiful park right off Highway 16 in Olsburg, KS. Lots of shade provided by big trees and a lovely picnic shelter - complete with a prep area and double charcoal grill. Several campsites available with water and electricity and a central fire ring. Clean and tidy bathhouse (shower, sink, toilet). We stopped for lunch and definitely would have stayed for the night if timing was different. We’ll be back someday!

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  Adira E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 22, 2021

  Shawnee State Fishing Lake

  What a shame

  Set up my nice brand new tent on Sunday. Confiscated by Rangers on Tuesday while I was at work. My animals were sent to the Humane Society & sterilized. (Breeder meat rabbits). They claimed they had the authority to enter the tent to see if anyone was sick or dead. My name & phone number were inside the tent. The tent was returned but not put back up. My animals were not returned. 10 days after, 2 rangers opened & entered my tent AFTER being told by another camper that I had been there & had gone to work. Another tent was clearly abandoned, ratty & in a clearly marked no camping zone. The left it for 8 days, falling down & unsightly. Other campers left/leave gross amounts of trash, a sleeping bag on a smoldering campfire... Litter (including feminine products), liquor bottles & fishing lines & hooks are left all over the lake fishing & camp sites. No rangers. The good ones are kept busy elsewhere & the bad ones - - ? Really sad. It's such a beautiful & sometimes peaceful lake.

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  Sue V.

  Traveler

  

  May. 5, 2018

  Marysville City Park

  Sweet city park

  Sties are scattered around a circular drive through this small city park. There is an area for tents in the center, RVs around the perimeter. There are electric connections in some of the spots. Not very well defined…you drive up over the curb to park for some spots.

  Tenting is free. I'm in a van and did not need electric so I assume it's also free to stay. I saw no place to pay anyway.

  busy little place in the evening. Very quite at night. Clean. Safe. Restrooms no showers.

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  Christa C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 18, 2018

  Woodland Hills — Milford State Park

  Right in the water sites. Amazing.

  Great spot to fish swim or boat. Set up tent in the dark and woke up to an amazing view.

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  Sandi F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 11, 2019

  Acorn RV Resort

  Awesome!!

  Traveled in 38’ Class A Motorhome

  Totally awesome resort - everything you need... from cabin, rv, tent or yurks! Nestled on a beautiful lake. Definitely will stay again!

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  Rick G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 17, 2021

  Stockdale

  Secluded ACOE Campground

  Well maintained, gravel sites with good electric and water hookups. Dump station also provided attached hose to allow black tank flush. Verizon cell service and digital TV signal were strong. Visited Manhattan, KS and Oz Museum in Wamego, KS. Plenty to do in the area and this campground provided a nice, secluded base. Boat ramps available to allow access to Kansas’ 2nd largest lake.

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  Shannon G.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2020

  Prairie View — Milford State Park

  Beautiful lake-Good fishing

  Milford lake is a large beautiful lake near Junction City Kansas. There are 8 different campgrounds around the lake,3 cabin areas, multiple marinas and day use areas and swim beaches. There is an equestrian campground with stalls and trails. We really like Prairie View with our camper door facing the lake. Loved the wild life too

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  Dane J.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 7, 2022

  Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

  Great free spot!

  Found this spot and had to share! Plenty of tent spots and places to park an RV. Vault toilets available. Boat ramps available. Best part is its FREE!

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  Kevin S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store

  Quick overnight spot

  We need a quick spot to stay overnight and Walt’s did not disappoint. $20 / per night for a tent spot. Looks like they have a ton of fun things to do!

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  Sean M.

  Scout

  

  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!

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  Chris S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 27, 2021

  Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park

  Nice State Campground

  Stayed here for a couple nights, its a nice campground but fairly busy with close proximity to Manhattan and Fort Riley as well as the ORV park. Predominantly RV campers and off road rigs. We were able to snag a drive up tent spot and had no neighbors which was nice and relaxing.

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  Jeff H.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 1, 2018

  River Pond State Park Campground

  Nice State Park

  The is a nice clean Kansas State Park. Lots of shady spots. Easy access to walking trails and water activities. Fire pits and picnic tables at every site. Most sites are only water and electric. There are only a half dozen or so full hook up sites and they are generally always full during camping season. There are two dump stations on site. This park is close to home for us and we camp here often.