Best Campgrounds near Overbrook, KS
State parks and reservoirs dominate the camping landscape within 30 miles of Overbrook, Kansas. Clinton State Park, located 15 miles northwest near Lawrence, offers both Prairie Clover and Coneflower campgrounds with spacious sites for tents, RVs, and cabins. Pomona State Park, situated about 10 miles south of Overbrook, provides year-round camping with full hookup options and glamping accommodations. Free primitive camping can be found at Osage State Fishing Lake, which receives high ratings for its natural setting despite minimal amenities. Woodridge Park in Berryton caters primarily to tent campers with basic facilities including drinking water and picnic tables. The region balances developed campgrounds with more rustic options across various water-based recreation areas.
Kansas state parks typically require both camping fees and vehicle permits, with day passes costing around $5 per vehicle or annual passes available for $25. According to camper David M., "You can buy day or yearly permits. You can book online a minimum of 2 days in advance with Reserve America." Many Kansas camping areas enforce a 7-day stay limit rather than the 14 days common in other states. Summer heat and humidity bring significant insect activity, particularly at lakeside campgrounds. As one camper noted, "There were SO MANY BUGS especially at night. We hung our outside string lights like normal and they were absolutely swarmed with bugs." Cell service varies considerably, with Clinton State Park offering limited connectivity that may require signal boosters for remote work needs.
Lakeside camping receives consistently positive reviews, with multiple visitors highlighting water recreation opportunities. Bloomington East at Clinton Lake features hiking trails that locals appreciate, with one reviewer noting it as "a 'get some alone time' spot. Clean, safe and well maintained." Lake Shawnee County Campground near Topeka offers exceptional value at approximately $20 per night with numerous amenities. According to reviewer Lee D., "This county park has so much to offer including a seven-mile paved path around Lake Shawnee, disc golf, a heated fishing dock, softball complex, golf course, boat ramps, tennis courts, playground, picnic shelters, arboretum, and gardens." Weekends tend to be busier and occasionally noisier at popular lake destinations, with some campers reporting enforcement issues during peak periods.
