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Best Tent Camping near Overland Park, KS

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Tent campsites near Overland Park, Kansas include several established options for primitive camping experiences. Woodridge Park in Berryton stands out as a popular tent camping destination with both drive-in and hike-in sites. The park offers a mix of car camping spots in a gravel loop area and more secluded walk-in tent sites dispersed along a 4.5-mile trail system that connects to Clinton Lake.

Most tent campgrounds in the area feature basic amenities suitable for traditional tent camping. Woodridge Park provides vault toilets that campers describe as "clean and well-maintained," along with potable water access in the main camping area. The primitive tent sites along the trail offer fire rings but lack immediate water access. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservation system. The terrain varies from gravel pads in the main loop to natural forest floor at the walk-in backcountry sites. Campers should note that trail conditions can become problematic after rain, making access to some of the more remote tent sites challenging.

The backcountry tent camping experience at Woodridge Park offers significant privacy compared to many Kansas campgrounds. The walk-in tent sites are well-spaced along the trail, providing a sense of seclusion even during busier periods. The trail system offers opportunities for hiking through wooded areas and along Clinton Lake, making it ideal for tent campers seeking both recreation and solitude. The primitive sites near the lake provide scenic water views, particularly at sunrise. A visitor noted, "There are an endless number of areas to explore. Woodridge is never over crowded unless it's a holiday, so more often than not you could camp the whole weekend and potentially not see another person." For tent campers seeking free, primitive camping with a backcountry feel without traveling far from Kansas City, Woodridge Park represents one of the better options in the region.

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463 Reviews of 5 Overland Park Campgrounds

  • Leni K.
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    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.

  • Leni K.
    May. 24, 2021

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Okay Campground for Tenting

    Campground is great overall, with a walkable trail just past the showers, clean restrooms and easy to access sites. There are only 3 basic tent sites, making it hard to nab. #4 had a decent amount of privacy, however most other electric sites do not. As an electric site, there was not a lot of ground space for tents, we settled on gravel with reflectix to buffer the ground. Check in was easy, and in walking distance. Site was pretty noisy, even after hours, a few kids running around with speakers on blast definitely were less than optimal.

  • Jordan B.
    Jun. 7, 2020

    Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake

    Peaceful near KC

    I car camped here for one night early this spring and will definitely come here again. There was a big RV parked next to me, some other car campers, and then a group of tent campers. The sites are right on the lake and the vault toilet was clean. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and they are spaced out nicely. There was a decent amount of traffic to and from the floating boat dock but it still wasn’t too noisy.

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2023

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Easy Camping, For Our First Time

    It was busy and noisy up until quiet hours, super family friendly, the camp sites are quite large and spread apart. The showers & bathrooms were nice! Many spots to choose from, we were lucky to grab one with tree cover making it feel like we were really out in nature. Lovely park and campground.

  • J
    Jul. 15, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    One of the best!

    We camped here in June 2020.  We had a nice RV site with electric.  The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing.  We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table. We could walk right down a grassy hill to the trail along the lake.  We had lots of grassy space around us to set up and play yard games. Trails and roads within the campsite are paved, so it's great for bikes and scooters.  Grounds are well maintained and grassy areas feel fine to walk through and play in.  Nearby area beaches to play at, a playground, and a short drive to stores to get anything we forgot! We love this beautiful place and will return!

    Cons: the full hookup sites don't have a view of the lake. This is why we chose an electric only site and used a spigot in the campsite to fill our tank.

  • Amanda M.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Camp Branch Campground

    good pricing, great location, awful website

    We booked a site along with a couple of family members and the website for this park is ancient. Couldn't get anything booked online because the website wouldn't cooperate, save yourself time and just call the campground once you've looked at the map and chosen where in general you want to camp at. 

    Tent sites are okay sized, and many are close to the water. Not a lot of trees for shade, so bring a shelter for some relief from the sun. 

    The camp store sells wood and everyone was extremely friendly. There's a swimming beach nearby that you will have to drive to but it is included in the stay! No alcohol is allowed at the beach.

  • S
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    Tent Sites with Lake Views

    We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake. Miles of paved walking/biking trails around the water offer for a nice activity!

    Tip: Before choosing your site number, ask which loop is furthest from the horse camping as there can be some noise from the barn at night. The park staff has typically made this suggestion to us when we arrive!

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Sunflower Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Very Clean and Very Relaxing

    The Park: We love this park, it’s massive, and really pretty. They have so much to do (listed below). Sunflower Loop is our favorite and has full hookups. There are more primitive loops as well. It is ADA accessible. There was not a tornado shelter as of 2018. This is one thing that should be mandatory given its proximity and being further away from potential shelter. Excellent camping on the lake. Lots of water activities available.

    Sites: level, clear, easily accessible. Sunflower loop is widely spaced and plenty of room for larger RVs.

    Cellular: decent cellular signal.

    Amenities: Amphitheater Bath House Bicycling Boat Ramp Boating Canoeing Kayaking Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Camping, Improved Site Camping, Primitive Church Comfort Station Dock, Boat Dump Station, Camper Dump Station, Marina Fire Rings Fishing, Park Lake Fuel, Boats Golf Grills Gun Range Hiking Hiking Trail Horseback Riding Hunting Information Booth Jet Skiing Laundry Marina Mountain/Trail Bicycling Park Lake Parking Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Playground Rentals, Boat, Motorized Rentals, Jet Skis Reservoir Restrooms Shelters Showers Skiing - Water Swimming, Park Lake Telephone Toilet, Pit/Vault Trails, Bicycle Trails, Equestrian Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy Trails, Mountain Bike Walking Water Access, Park Lake Water Skiing

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2025

    Blue Springs Lake Campground

    Nice County Campground

    Both RV Life Trip Wizard navigation and GPS took us to Campground Rd where there were signs to the camping area. The check in area at this county campground (CG) was a little tight but doable with our 40’ 5th wheel and F450 truck. We proceeded to back-in site 29 with FHUs. The road area was wide, so we had no issues backing into the site. The utilities were place middle-back on the site and we had no problems reaching. The site slopes to the passenger side and down hill to the road, so we used a few levelers. Space between sites varies within the CG. Our site was very close to 30 but we were on the end with a nice yard. Water pressure was decent. There’s no Wifi in the CG. We got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. There are mature trees here, but most sites except a few north perimeter would have a shot for satellite. The bathhouse was newer and in good condition plus there’s a laundry in one of the restroom buildings. This CG is a good option as it's just east of Kansas City. We were here overnight and would stay here again. ChatGPT: First edit, I asked for a more engaging narrative. It did that but took accuracy away from the review. Then I asked ChatGPT to just edit. This version did that and improved the flow, plus kept the facts in tact. Both RV Life Trip Wizard navigation and GPS took us to Campground Rd, where there were signs directing us to the camping area. The check-in area at this county campground(CG) was a little tight but manageable with our 40’ 5th wheel and F450 truck. We proceeded to back-in site 29 with FHUs. The road was wide, so we had no issues backing in. The utilities were located mid-to-rear on the site, and we had no trouble reaching them. The site slopes to the passenger side and downhill toward the road, so we used a few levelers. Many sites here are sloped. The premium cement pads seemed to be more level than gravel sites. Space between sites varies within the CG—our site was very close to site 30, but we were on the end with a nice yard. Water pressure was decent. There’s no Wi-Fi in the CG, but we got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. There are mature trees throughout, but most sites—except a few on the north perimeter—would have a clear shot for satellite. The bathhouse was newer and in good condition, and there’s a laundry in one of the restroom buildings. This CG is a good option just east of Kansas City. We stayed overnight and would return. KJ Edit Both RV Life Trip Wizard navigation and GPS took us to Campground Rd, where there were signs directing us to the camping area. The check-in area at this county campground(CG) was a little tight but manageable with our 40’ 5th wheel and F450 truck. We proceeded to back-in site 29 with FHUs. The road isn't real wide, but we had no issues backing in. However, if there had been a rig in the site right next to us on the driver side, it would have been challenging. The utilities were located mid-to-rear on the site, and we had no trouble reaching them. The site slopes to the passenger side and downhill toward the road, so we used a few levelers. Many sites here are sloped. The premium cement pads seemed to be more level than gravel sites. Space between sites varies within the CG—our site was very close to site 30 and thus, they didn't have much of a yard, but our site had a nice yard. Water pressure was decent. There’s no Wi-Fi in the CG, but we got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. There are mature trees throughout, but most sites—except a few on the north perimeter—would have a clear shot for satellite. The bathhouse was newer and in good condition, and there’s a laundry in one of the restroom buildings. As you exit the park, if you have a big rig, you'll want to stay to the left side of the dump station for a wider right turn out of the park. This CG is a good option just east of Kansas City. We stayed overnight and would return.

Guide to Overland Park

Tent camping near Overland Park, Kansas, offers a variety of scenic spots perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the city. With well-reviewed campgrounds nearby, you can enjoy nature while having access to essential amenities.

Local Attractions for Tent Campers

  • Experience the beauty of nature at Scott Creek Campground, where you can enjoy a peaceful environment just a short drive from Kansas City.
  • Visit Woodridge Park, which features a lovely lake and hiking trails, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration.
  • Overlook Park offers stunning sunsets and is conveniently located by a lake, providing a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience.

Activities for Outdoor Enthusiasts

  • At Tent Sites at Milo Farm, you can pitch your tent and enjoy a quiet evening while soaking in the beautiful sunsets on the property.
  • Woodridge Park is perfect for hiking, with a 4.5-mile trail that offers a moderately challenging adventure for campers.
  • Enjoy a night under the stars at Scott Creek Campground, where you can gather around a campfire with friends and family.

Tent Camping Features to Enjoy

  • Scott Creek Campground provides electric hookups and allows campfires, making it a comfortable choice for tent campers.
  • At Woodridge Park, you'll find picnic tables and clean restroom facilities, enhancing your camping experience.
  • Tent Sites at Milo Farm offers amenities like drinking water and firewood, ensuring you have everything you need for a great stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find tent camping sites in Overland Park?

Woodridge Park offers excellent tent camping options near Overland Park with both drive-in and hike-in sites. The park features a gravel loop for car camping and a trail with 15 primitive sites for more secluded experiences. All sites are first-come, first-served and free of charge. For those seeking more options, Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground at Hillsdale State Park provides reservable tent sites with basic amenities like toilets, though it requires a short drive from Overland Park.

Are there tent camping sites with water access in Overland Park?

Tent Sites at Milo Farm offers water access for campers near Overland Park with walk-in tent sites and water available on-site. These sites are reservable, ensuring you have a spot before arriving. Another option is Overlook Park, which provides tent camping with toilet facilities and water access. Both locations are within reasonable driving distance from Overland Park and offer the refreshing experience of camping near water.

What are the most scenic tent camping options in Overland Park?

Woodridge Park stands out for scenic beauty, particularly its lakeside primitive sites. Site 4 is especially picturesque, situated right on the lake after a short half-mile hike. The park's 4.5-mile trail winds through wooded areas, creating a secluded wilderness feel despite proximity to the city. Campsites along the trail are well-spaced, offering privacy and natural immersion. In spring, campers might witness butterfly hatchings, adding to the visual appeal. The wooded setting makes it ideal for hammock camping while providing a true escape into nature just minutes from urban areas.

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