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Osage State Fishing Lake welcomes pets at all waterfront dispersed camping sites. The primitive camping area offers fire rings, picnic tables and vault toilets while allowing campers to camp with their dogs in a peaceful lakeside setting. Spots are nicely spaced out providing more privacy than typical established campgrounds, making it ideal for those wanting to camp with pets away from crowds. The clean, well-maintained area features multiple loops near water access points where dogs can enjoy shoreline exploration. Cedar Park also permits pets at its eight primitive campsites with additional equestrian sites available with six corrals for those traveling with both dogs and horses.
Dogs enjoy access to both lakes with plenty of shoreline for water activities, though owners should keep pets leashed and supervised due to wildlife in the area. Cedar Park's gravel boat ramp provides easy water access for fishing or kayaking with dogs. Sites remain relatively quiet during weekdays with more visitors appearing on weekends. The free camping areas are patrolled regularly by park rangers ensuring safety for campers and their pets. Pack out all trash as these primitive sites have no collection services. Pomona State Park Campground nearby offers more amenities including water and electric hookups for those wanting a less primitive experience with their pets, though it does charge camping fees unlike the free options at Osage and Cedar Park.
"The great part is that the sites are so large, at least on the lake side, which is actually a bit away from the lake, but accessible by stairs from the camp sites."
"The park is also at a lake so there’s a beach access area where you can go and swim or just sit by the very large lake."
from $10 - $150 / night
Check Availability"The draw for me is the many hiking trails accessible from the campsite. Great place to spend a nice Kansas weekend!"
"We take our dogs and our kayakes and we are set for the weekend. The campsites are clean and a nice private distance from each other for the most part."
from $14 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Got pretty busy on the weekend and people had loose dogs that were causing some problems, but otherwise very chill. Lake is beautiful, decent cell service with Verizon."
"So glad we chose this dispersed camping location as an overnight stay. It's fantastic!"
"The spots are pretty close together but no one was ever loud and there’s lots of grassy space behind. (I was on a water front spot). Pet friendly, and the staff are so nice."
"General: In addition to a campground, 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"
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn’t solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left snd right of us."
"We camp with our 3 dogs each time and never put them on a leash. Rangers informed us as long as they stay in your site, they're not strict about it."
from $10 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We brought our two dogs here with us and camped. There are so many spots you can set up at on the trail that nobody went to. Keep in mind though that the trail gets very muddy if it has just rained!"
"We very rarely run into anyone else while camping on the trail. We have myself, husband, son, and dog."
"Free and easy, and a nice change from all the flat dry Kansas fields."
"Near the boat launch and had a quiet night. There is a pit toilet close."
"Also we were right on the highway.
The site was easy to level.
Our site was not shaded and without any trees.""Being a dog friendly campground, it had a cute little fenced area, but lots of poop not picked up which takes away the fun. (not the campgrounds fault, but nevertheless, no fun to be around."
"Pets allowed. Elevation 1,002 ft. Prior to arrival they had a flood that came up to site 4."
"The hosts are very friendly and the campsites have decent space between them, restrooms are decent except there are no hooks or benches at the entrance restrooms."
from $14 - $60 / night
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ScoutThis has everything you want! Nice camp host! Swimming beach! Showers & nice toilets & a tent area and a RV area to separate it. Most tent and RV spots have shade!!! Tens have electic & It's CHEAP !! 20$ for electric tent & camper! They have water spouts at the tent area as well!! A walking path & a park and a huge dog park!!!!
Love love love this place!!
LegendWhen we began our fulltime journey we stayed at this park for a couple of months and learned a lot about it. The management team was very friendly and would often disclose a lot about what was happening at the park. The park was in need of some improvements but it was clean and nice. The spaces are very tight in the travelers section and more spread out in the long term section. Many sites in the park were occupied by storage and the owners never showed up. To walk your dogs at the little park at night, you had to walk through there area. We called this the storage lot. The out of state contractors often had many loud and drunk guests which was obnoxious. They often harassed females walking their dogs to the park through the narrow street, and they were in the back section.
They had reasonable rates when we first stayed there ($40/night for in the city and $500/month). Now it is much more expensive, one night for our rig is $76 according to their website.
We never felt like it was genuinely part of the RV Community, it was more of a stop through or people were staying in the area for a job or to finish a house. It didn’t house many fulltime RVers that would continue traveling. They love to host NASCAR fans and know they are one of the closest parks to the Speedway.
Ammenities: Laundry Small Store Showers/Restroom Facilities Little dog park on the north end. Occasional BBq They were putting in Google Fiber internet when we stayed there in 2017 so I’m not sure if they completed it. Dump Propane Trash Mail
This location was the closest to our family’s homes so we have stayed there three times all together. There is a lot to do nearby and the main draw of this RV Park is definitely the location. You’re not far from downtown Kansas City, and still in the suburbs of Kansas City.
LegendAnother KOA that just loves gravel! The road in is paved, but there is gravel (and dust) everywhere else. There is also very little shade - so is was hot in July! There is a nice, but small, salt water swimming pool that was refreshing after driving 8 hours. And a small dog park. There is a small store/ gift shop with basics. The shower/bathroom was clean.
GuideIt’s not the best I’ve ever been to, but it’s a as great family campground with beautiful views. We travel with two adorable rescues and appreciated the awesome dog park where they could run a bit. The restrooms are adequate and clean. Views are beautiful as you will see for yourself. Would definitely return. Tastes are $56-60
TravelerWe made a last minute decision and decided to stay somewhere near KC after a long cross country trip. With it being Memorial Day weekend, we new it would be hard to find a place that would allow a same day reservation. Mark and Kyle at Walnut Grove could not have been more friendly and accommodating when we called to try to reserve a spot.
When we arrived, the staff flagged us in and showed us to our site. There was free WiFi, clean restrooms, and a nice little shop. Our site had a 50amp hookup for electric, and water/sewer. There is also a small area for dogs to run around in, while I wouldn’t consider it a true “dog park”, it still was nice to have a designated area to take your dog.
The most negative thing about this place is that the sites are right on top of each other. I would estimate about 6 feet separated our camper from the RV next to us. For the price to stay here, I would have liked a little more room/privacy, and a few more options for things to do within the campground.
If it weren’t for the super cool staff, I’d probably rate this location with fewer stars. It worked great as a short term stay, but in my opinion it’s not a place I’d want to stay for several days/nights.
ScoutNice quiet park with good sized gravel lots. Pet friendly and close to KC shops and stores
RangerOur site was $56.78 We were in Site# 59 The check in was at 12pm but the office was closed until 3:30pm so we grabbed our sheet left out front and got ourselves to our site.
We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep (although the Jeep had to be parked straight across the front of our site to fit in). Also we were right on the highway.
The site was easy to level.
Our site was not shaded and without any trees. The most FRUSTRATING part is that this was a buddy site (that is NO WHERE on their website). We have rescue dogs and don’t want to share our space with neighbors we don’t know. Literally no one wants to Kumbaya by the fireside with complete strangers. Therefore our trip went from one week originally to two nights. We would have left the next day but the husband wanted to see the Evel Knievel museum.
The lot does not have a concrete patio but has a picnic table and fire grate.
They have a community fire pit with multiple swings around it. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster at the entrance.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.
They do have a saltwater Swimming pool. They have a catch and release fishing pond.
There is a Playground. They also offer a weight room and an adorable activities room with air hockey, a library, & a pool table. There is also a scenic walking trail. The trail is almost a mile and they’ve kept it mowed and easy to identify.
They have a basic general store. There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.
The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.
They have cabins for rent and a tent area (electric & primitive options).
They have 2 shower houses. The shower house in the main barn has individual shower/toilet/sink areas. The shower house in the park has the typical stalls. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility in both shower houses. It is a cash only facility.
They have a fenced in dog park which is unfortunately located in the front of the park away from RV sites.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Evel Knievel museum and Brown vs. Board of Education historical park.
Staff are very kind. I would definitely stay here in the future but will know to secure a site that isn’t shared with others
ScoutA couple miles down a secluded drive, nestled back in the woods right on the lake. Lots of trees, nice shower house. Camp host is friendly and laid back. Pet friendly, well lit. Our family felt safe.
Beautiful sunsets. Water is a little muddy but good for fishing. I would recommend for a family getaway or a fishing trip.
TravelerGreat place for a somewhat long stay. Staff are very nice and sweet, there’s free WiFi, lots of pull through spots, has a dump station and allows pets. Overall very family friendly.
Pomona State Park offers primitive camping areas where dispersed camping is allowed without designated sites. The lake provides numerous waterfront locations for pitching tents or parking smaller RVs along the shoreline. Located at 1,002 feet elevation, the area has rolling terrain with seasonal water level fluctuations that can limit access to certain camping areas during heavy rain periods.
Fishing access points: Clinton Lake has multiple boat ramps and fishing areas for anglers seeking variety. "The park is awesome, spacious sites and level. The park is well taken care of and very easy to get to from I70. We had water and electric but no sewer, which was a little bit of a pain," notes Dan M. about Prairie Clover Campground.
Hiking trail options: Wooded trails around Clinton Lake provide scenic routes from 1-3 miles. "There was a huge puddle separating our pull-through from our picnic table and fire pit. Again, we should have asked for another site. Other than those two disappointments, it was a really good campground, especially for being a state park," shares Myron C. about his experience at Prairie Clover Campground.
Kayaking launch sites: Several gravel boat ramps around the area lakes accommodate small watercraft. "It seems that every spots are waterfront, it's a very nice and clean place, I love it," writes Ray L. about his experience at Osage State Fishing Lake.
Privacy between sites: Many campsites offer substantial space between neighbors. "Sites were nice and spaced out so had no issues with disturbing anyone as I set up. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise," reports Joseph J. from Osage State Fishing Lake.
Quiet weekday camping: Midweek visitors often find peaceful conditions with fewer neighbors. "Very quiet. Littlw disappointed with no true waterfront access," notes Tanner P. about Carbolyn Park, where weekday camping tends to be more secluded.
Accessible waterfront: Several campgrounds offer direct water access without long hikes. "We stayed here one night and wished we had booked a longer trip. The park is awesome, spacious sites and level. Lots of wildlife, hiking, and beautiful lake," explains Dan M.
Toilet facilities vary: Some areas have vault toilets while others provide modern restrooms. "Pit toilets in good shape when we arrived Thursday afternoon but kind of rough by the end of the weekend," mentions Lucy P. about her stay at Osage State Fishing Lake.
Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds close water and electric between October and May. "Water and electric are shut off on the 1st of October," warns Greg D. about Michigan Valley.
Limited shade options: Some campgrounds have minimal tree coverage. "The campsites are clean and a nice private distance from each other for the most part. Some sites seem a little more popular and packed in. The bathrooms where clean and the water was hot!" explains Janelle M. about her experience at Bloomington East.
Playgrounds available: Several parks have playground equipment for children. "We appreciate that the layout made it easy for children to move freely and safely among campsites and to restroom facilities and the playground," shares Tori G. from Bloomington East.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. "This is our go to when we go to Clinton Lake," notes Jason B., who appreciates Michigan Valley's location away from major highways.
Swimming beaches: Designated swimming areas provide safe water access. "We have been about 8 times since April and it's our favorite spot hands down!" explains Joshua M. about Pomona State Park Campground, which offers designated swimming areas.
Dump station locations: Plan ahead for waste disposal options. "Park had laundry room, dump station, very clean showers, flush toilets and vault toilets. Verizon 4G 2 bars," notes Annell N. about Michigan Valley.
Pull-through site availability: Some parks offer easier access for larger rigs. "Beautiful area, campfire rings in several locations, and our 43' Rv navigated smoothly (well, husband navigated smoothly!) Easy to drive through, well-maintained roads," reports Brenda Y. about her experience at Osage State Fishing Lake.
Road conditions: Access roads vary in quality around the region. "So glad we chose this dispersed camping location as an overnight stay. It's fantastic! Beautiful area, campfire rings in several locations," adds Brenda Y.
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