Top Tent Camping near Overland Park, KS

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Overland Park? We've got you covered. Find the best tent camping sites near Overland Park. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Overland Park, KS (5)

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    1. Woodridge

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    This recreation area is part of Clinton Lake

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
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    2. Scott Creek Campground

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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $10 - $50 / night

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      3. Marysville

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      This recreation area is part of Hillsdale Lake

      • Reservable
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      4. Tent Sites at Milo Farm

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      Tent camping at MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Check out the Hippie Trailer and Bunkhouse glamping options too!

      With our regular tent campsites you will have your own firepit, grill and picnic table. You'll be assigned either the entire campsite #1 or #2 in the east field of Milo Farm. These are family friendly! Each site is private and near the animal pen! Meet our goats and donkeys! There is an outhouse with compost toilet between the two campsites. Campsite #1 is bigger and can hold up to 6 tents. Campsite #2 is quant for a smaller group 1-2 tents.

      Ask about availability of boat and art cart golf cart rental if interested. Fill water jugs at spigots located at the animal pen or pool pump. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well.

      If you like being more secluded and like to primitive camp there are over 20 spots in the 22 acres of our Freedom Field on the west side of the property. You pick your location, pack in and pack out trash. There's a creek, big open sky, sunset watching opportunities and amazing energy in this field. There are no outhouses in Freedom Field. Water jugs can be filled at the lodge.

      Milo Farm is located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

      There's a short hike to the campsites, no parking near. So unfortunately camping buses, vans, RVs won't work for these locations.

      Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

      MILO FARM AMENITIES

      • Miles of trails to hike
      • Fresh air and nature to bask in
      • Many spots of interest to discover
      • 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
      • Events to join
      • Two stocked ponds to fish
      • Farm animals to pet & feed
      • Art cart golf cart you can rent
      • Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
      • Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
      • Saltwater pool to splash in
      • Zen Garden meditation spot
      • Art Studio Shop to explore
      • Observatory to sky watch
      • Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
      • Three creeks to explore
      • Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
      • Oracle card readings upon request
      • Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
      • Art class to join
      • Sculptures to admire
      • Cornhole and volleyball games to play
      • Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Firewood Available

      $25 - $40 / night

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        5. Overlook Park

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        Overview

        This day-use picnic area, located just north of Clinton Lake in the hills of Kansas, is the perfect spot for a party or family gathering.

        Natural Features:

        Congress authorized Clinton Lake in 1962, and the finished reservoir was filled in 1980. While the Dam and Reservoir were originally built for flood control, the area has now become a recreational oasis for millions of visitors to enjoy the beautiful green Kansas backdrop.

        Clinton Lakes beautiful setting of steep bluffs, wooded shoreline and clear water is unequaled among Kansas lakes. Shoreline development has been limited in an effort to preserve as much of the natural setting as possible.

        Clinton spans 8 miles up the Wakarusa Valley and covers 7,000 surface acres. If the lake ever approaches the top of its flood pool, an additional 5,800 acres will be covered, extending the area to 13 miles along the valley floor.

        Recreation:

        A horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court, softball field and playground are all provided at Overlook Park.

        Clinton Lake offers opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing, jet skiing, swimming and countless other water sports, making it the main attraction to area.

        The lakes fish and wildlife resources provide sightseers, fishermen, and hunters ample opportunities for their sports, and Clinton Lake is well-stocked with crappie, walleye, channel catfish and white bass.

        Wildlife viewing is also a popular activity, with bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey and other wildlife in abundance at Clinton Lake.

        Three trail systems are located around Clinton Lake, including the North Shore, South Shore and the George Latham Trails. All offer hiking, biking and equestrian opportunities within a 20 minute drive.

        Facilities:

        Overlook Park has two picnic shelters available for up to 100 guests. Flush toilets and drinking water are available for visitors convenience.

        Nearby Attractions:

        The Visitor Center, located on the northwest side of the dam, just down the road from Overlook Park, has several informative displays covering topics such as the history of the area, reasons for the dam and the wildlife in the area.

        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • Reservable
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        • Toilets

      Recent Tent Reviews In Overland Park

      438 Reviews of 5 Overland Park Campgrounds


      • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Trailside RV Park
        Oct. 12, 2024

        Trailside RV Park

        For one night, ok

        Is situated near very busy Hwy and rails road. It is a little tight but the stuff is very nice.

      • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Michigan Valley
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Michigan Valley

        Excellent campground

        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. The other restroom is unknown to me Nice shade for most of the day and there’s a swimming beach and places you can go fishing. Water and electric are shut off on the 1st of October

      • Jeff L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park
        Sep. 13, 2024

        Weston Bend State Park

        Over nighters.

        We arrived around 1 pm and got the pull through site. It is a nice little park that will be closed from November 1, 2024 through April 14, 2025. An electric site was $25.00. The facilities were exceptionally clean and the camp hosts were very polite.

      • Mitch M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Clinton State Park Campground
        Jul. 21, 2024

        Clinton State Park Campground

        Close to town but far enough to enjoy the wilderness

        Overall it was a good experience. We came on a weekend with good weather and were able to reserve easily a couple days in advance. There were a few campers near to us that we could see but no one that was right next to us and we couldn't hear them at all. 

        Pros: 

        • Access to "modern" toilets that flushed. While the one closest to us was closed (see cons) there was one a bit further, maybe another 4 minutes walk away that was open. It had a few stalls and were in decent enough condition. 

        • PLENTY of wildlife. Bunnies, Racoons (and babies), PLENTY of deer, a possum.

        • Bugs - While I've been here in early July and the bugs made me want to scream, in late July it seems they are better or at least being more in the open helped. A few flies and mosquitos. Nothing too bad.

        Cons:

        • It didn't seem like the host was there. There was a car driving around that asked us where a campsite was but it was in a weird format and they said the host wasn't around. 
        • The bathrooms nearest to us were a modern toilet and they were closed, but it didn't really say they were closed so the only indication was no lights and more spiders than I care to admit. 
        • Many of the camping areas (a vast majority) are surrounded by woodland and brush that makes it impossible to see, or even smell the lake. Getting down to it is a bit of a chore if you choose to do so.
        • Though it had rained a few days before our campsite was bone dry, which is fine except that the ground was so hard that 80% of our set up time was trying to stake in. Could have just been our location though
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        Camper-submitted photo from Crooked River Conservation Area
        Jul. 18, 2024

        Crooked River Conservation Area

        Missouri Department of Conservation Area, free camping

        Free camping in designated camping area per MO Dept of Conservation rules. Pit toilets and mowed area for camping. Hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities inside the area.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Worlds of Fun Village
        Jul. 7, 2024

        Worlds of Fun Village

        Amazing memories here

        Beautiful park. Pay more for the pull through you’ll have tons of parking even if your rig is big. Our rig is 44 ft and we parked two 2500’s on the pad no problem. We reserve our days in advance and if we need to cancel we just change our reservation to a different date with no fees. The pool and clubhouse are well kept so are the bathrooms and laundry room. This Is our favorite campsite to date. So much to do.

      • Terry D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park
        Jun. 30, 2024

        Weston Bend State Park

        Short stay

        Very nice lots was a Lil disappointed because this camp site was in mid missori and the agent I contacted it from was in meridian ms and had never been there was told it would have water n 30 amp service but all that was there was 30 amp no water but it was really nice I didn't have time to stay long just the night .

      • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake
        Jun. 22, 2024

        Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

        Nice and quiet

        Camped here several days in late June. The were very few campers, even on the weekends. Many slept in their cars and left at first light. I assume they went fishing at the lake. Bathroom was a little rough but manageable.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Clinton State Park Campground
        Jun. 10, 2024

        Clinton State Park Campground

        Peaceful

        Camped out at site 13 for a real peaceful Saturday. Half of our group took the trail and hiked to the campsite, the other half got there by kayak/paddleboard. The site was very secluded and had a very interesting layout. Lots of hammock tree setups too.

        Only real issue we had was there wasn’t a lot of flat ground. The tents we pitched were pretty close to the fire, and the biggest patch of flat ground was down wind from the fire.

      • Barbie G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park
        Jun. 8, 2024

        Weston Bend State Park

        Site 26 is Peaceful

        This was our 2nd stay at Weston Bend SP. Both times, we had site 26, one of the few basic sites. While some of the other sites were very close to each other, this one is relatively isolated. It's big too. There's a vault toilet close by. It was clean and roomy. We didn't use the water but there are a few spigot throughout the campground. There's also a regular restroom near the campground entrance, but we didn't use it. We will definitely camp here again if we are passing through.

      • Craig W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Woodridge
        May. 21, 2024

        Woodridge

        Nice campground with a group

        We recently took our scout troop to Woodridge and had ample space for the group.  The 4.5 mile trail was a nice activity for the scouts during the morning.  The trail was moderately difficult and could be problematic if raining.  The vault toilet was pretty clean and well taken care of.  It was fairly busy between the car campers and those who utilized one of the many hike in sites.  Several of the hike in sites looked promising and I hope to one day return and use one as well.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Bloomington East - Clinton Lake
        May. 8, 2024

        Bloomington East - Clinton Lake

        Great spot- Quiet and not busy

        Stayed one night in Walnut at site 286. $20 a night. Clean showers and bathrooms. Plenty of hot water. Plenty of spaces in walnut, hickory was busier. Beautiful lake.

      • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Basswood Country RV Resort
        Apr. 8, 2024

        Basswood Country RV Resort

        Very mixed bag

        We booked a site here on our drive back East in August 2023. I saw “resort” and was like “Sign me up” after some real hot and grimy parks earlier in the trip.

        Ultimately, most of the amenities were closed by the time we arrived. The game room, the restaurant, and store were all closing or closed. My kids did get some pool time (it was a nice pool) and loved the blob (whatever you call the bounce pads). There was a nice playground, pavilion and courts.

        What is weird is that this is almost two parks - the front is the “resort” or old-fashioned campground, but where we were placed was in the back with what looked like a lot of long-term, single male residents. It was a longish-walk to front where the pool and store was and it definitely didn’t feel like a resort.

        There were spots open in the front closer to the pool and lake - if we had camped there I think the experience would have been different.

      • Leni K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Clinton State Park Campground
        Apr. 7, 2024

        Clinton State Park Campground

        Relaxing Car/Tent Camping Spot

        Pros Off-season was quiet Open bathrooms were nice and well kept. Easy access to trails Lots of wildlife, vultures, deer, etc. Well marked and plenty of them spots Marina was a quick bike ride away and had a lot to offer during the season. Primate loops had some good spacing and tree cover, along with views of the lake. Inner loops not so much Potable water available year round. Was drinkable.

        Cons Signs marked closed bathrooms but not the closest open bathrooms. One per campsite was still open with heat and electric. Weirdly all vaults were closed Office and hosts were unavailable so we had to leave for Casey's for firewood. While before the season, someone told us it's typically impossible to get firewood because the office is usually closed. Signs to the entrance to park and n avigation were pretty small, impossible to read at night, not lit. Electric parking pass only issued one day pass at a time. Would do the paper pass across the parking lot next time. Spacing is definitely a bit crowded for tent camping privacy this time of year. Will be curious to see how it feels in the summer/fall.

      • John G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake
        Apr. 1, 2024

        Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

        Quiet spot

        This is a small remote lake of about 160 acres water area. A county road takes you through the area and across the dam. There are gravel pull off areas and a lakeside gravel road. The pit toilet is not well maintained. Not suitable for larger vehicles.

      • Terry C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
        Mar. 21, 2024

        Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA

        Ridiculous

        Had to call numerous times to acully get thru. Asked about 6 weeks of staying. Inquired about long term. Was told that it would cost me $3400.00 to stay a mo th here. That's insane

      • Cassie B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
        Mar. 1, 2024

        Owl Creek Market and RV Park

        We absolutely adored this campground.

        We spent about two weeks here around September . It’s well maintained and the staff was so friendly. If we are ever in the area we will definitely stay here again. The market is a great touch.

      • BLBJR
        Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park
        Feb. 17, 2024

        Weston Bend State Park

        Absolutely beautiful

        This place is absolutely beautiful great for taking your family but if you need RV parts or repairs stay away from Camping World they will rip you off or even if you want to purchase an RV read the reviews on them.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
        Jan. 19, 2024

        Owl Creek Market and RV Park

        Nice for overnight

        Stayed one night while traveling back to the east coast. It is a decent campground. The bath house was clean and showers were hot. Sites are close together. Mine had shade. There is a small dog park at the top of the hill. 

        I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again.

      • Jamie V.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
        Dec. 4, 2023

        Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

        Nice little campground below the dam at Smithville Lake

        We tried Smith Fork and liked it. The only downside is that some of the campsites are close together/congested, but that’s not necessarily a big negative. We have Verizon and service was good. Camp hosts were great!

      • Jamie V.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Crow's Creek Campground
        Dec. 4, 2023

        Crow's Creek Campground

        Great Campground near Smithville Lake

        Very nice campground and we’ve stayed here several times without any problems. The hosts are great too. We’ve stayed at sites in Loop C improved which have water and 50amp service. We have Verizon cell service and had no issues.

      • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
        Nov. 14, 2023

        Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

        Good spot

        We offer a perspective on RV camping "off peak" (late fall and early spring).  This KOA has a nice eastern exposure for morning sun, and lots of pull through sites.  On the downside, if you're sensitive to nearby road noise, there's a lot of Jake Brakes on I-70 which, at least in the absence of tree foliage, is all over the park.

      • Haley C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
        Nov. 2, 2023

        Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

        Great campground!

        Campground is great! Camp hosts Janet and Chris went above and beyond making Halloween perfect for our family. Been here several times and they are more than accommodating. Always a clean, safe and organized campground. Can’t wait until next year to see all of the events!



      Guide to Overland Park

      Camping near Overland Park, Kansas, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds in the area that cater to different needs.

      What to do:

      • Explore the lake: Many campgrounds, like Blue Springs Lake Campground, are located near beautiful lakes. One reviewer mentioned, "We had a full hookup site located right by the playground and it was perfect for our family."
      • Hiking and biking: Trails are available at places like Watkins Mill State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc."
      • Wildlife watching: Campgrounds such as Clinton State Park Campground offer plenty of wildlife sightings. One camper noted, "PLENTY of wildlife. Bunnies, raccoons, and deer."

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Wallace State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are pristine—nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to."
      • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds provide ample space between sites. A visitor at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "We’ve stayed here several times without any problems. The hosts are great too."
      • Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. One review for Knob Noster State Park Campground said, "Camp host was friendly & helpful."

      What you should know:

      • Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds, like Blue Springs Lake Campground, are only open from May 16 to September 3. A camper noted, "Enjoyed a quick stay here several times."
      • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A review for Clinton State Park Campground mentioned, "Though it had rained a few days before, our campsite was bone dry."
      • Ticks in the area: Some campers have reported ticks during certain seasons. One visitor at Watkins Mill State Park Campground warned, "My only complaint were the ticks, but it was a rough tick season this spring."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose sites near playgrounds: Look for campgrounds like Blue Springs Lake Campground that have playgrounds nearby. A family shared, "It was perfect for our family."
      • Plan for activities: Bring bikes or kayaks for fun on the water. One camper at Clinton State Park Campground said, "The site was very secluded and had a very interesting layout."
      • Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can keep everyone happy. A visitor at Lake Shawnee County Campground mentioned, "Friendly staff, clean facilities."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check for full hookups: Make sure to confirm if your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A review for Crow's Creek Campground stated, "We have Verizon cell service and had no issues."
      • Bring leveling blocks: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Watkins Mill State Park Campground advised, "You will need leveling blocks on the gravel."
      • Be aware of noise levels: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A review for Bloomington East - Clinton Lake noted, "We got tired of their total disregard and moved sites."

      With these insights, you can make the most of your camping experience near Overland Park, KS, and enjoy the great outdoors!

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