Top Tent Camping near Pittsburg, KS

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Best Tent Sites Near Pittsburg, KS (8)

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    1. Prairie State Park

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      2. Oak Point Campground

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        3. Schifferdecker Park

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            5. Rocky Cove Campground

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              Camper-submitted photo from Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area
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              Camper-submitted photo from Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area
              Camper-submitted photo from Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area
              Camper-submitted photo from Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area

              7. Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area

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              ort Crowder Conservation Area, located in southern Newton County, was once part of the old, World War II Camp Crowder Army Base. The U.S. Army selected the Neosho site for the base because of its proximity to water, railroads, and highways. Visitors to the area can still see foundations, fruit trees, open fields and other remnants of many of the hundreds of small farms purchased by the federal government for the 60,000-acre base. Camp Crowder was named for Judge Advocate General and U.S. Ambassador to Cuba Enoch H. Crowder. Thousands of soldiers went through basic training here before the camp was decommissioned in the mid 1950s, including Mort Walker, who immortalized the Camp as Camp Swampy in his syndicated comic strip, Beetle Bailey. Fort Crowder Conservation Area, encompassing 2,362 acres, is approximately 60 percent forested. Primary species include white, black, post, blackjack and red oaks, hackberry, elm, black cherry, black walnut, and ash. The remainder of the area is open and includes 200 acres of native warm-season grasses, 100 acres of crop fields and 600 acres of fields maintained in an early successional stage. The area hosts various game species, including quail, rabbits and doves in the open areas and large numbers of deer and squirrels. Turkeys have been stocked here and are now present in good numbers. During your visit to Fort Crowder Conservation Area you may view various forest and wildlife improvement projects in progress from the 11 miles of multiuse trails that wind through the area. These trails are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Area map: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/6510map.pdf

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                8. Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area

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                Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area is in north-central Lawrence County, 12 miles northwest of Mt. Vernon. In 1980, the Conservation Department purchased 246 acres to maintain and protect riparian habitat along Spring River. Between 1980 and 1986, an additional 4,113 acres were purchased from six landowners, increasing the area to its present size. Originally named after Spring River, which flows unchannelized through the area's southern portion, the area was renamed in 1983 in honor of the late conservation commissioner, Robert E. Talbot from Joplin.

                Talbot CA lands vary from the rich bottomland soil along Spring River to rocky, upland soils. Presently, the area is 69 percent open land and 31 percent wooded. Fishing opportunities can be found at the four acre or seven acre lake. Numerous smaller ponds can also be found on the area. The Conservation Department has sharecrop agreements with local farmers to provide food for wildlife. Harvested crops also benefit the local farm economy. Some of the timbered areas on Talbot CA have been thinned in recent years to restore the savanna and woodland natural communities that historically existed there. Periodic prescribed burning is used to maintain these restored natural communities. Prescribed burning is also an important management tool used on the area to benefit quail, rabbit, wild turkey, and a host of other wildlife species.Cattle grazing occurs from April - August on portions of the area. The grazing program is used to improve habitat for grassland obligate wildlife including Bobwhite quail.

                Along with high quality upland habitat, visitors will find several miles of multiuse trails that are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Camping is allowed only in the spot designated on the area map. No facilities are provided at the campground. The campground is best suited for tents or small travel trailers/RVs.

                Brochure: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/8037.pdf

                Camping is allowed only as designated in the "Things To Do When You Visit" section for this department area. If camping is not listed as an activity in this section, camping is prohibited on the area. Designated camping areas may or may not have defined campsites. Seasonal closures and restrictions may apply to all camping on department areas. On department areas where camping is allowed, camping is limited to a period of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Personal property must be removed at the end of the 14-day period. Unless a special use permit is obtained, total camping days on all department areas are limited to a total of 30 days within one calendar year. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the area details section. Quiet hours are in effect in camping areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m. On camping areas with established campsites, only two camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site.

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              Recent Tent Reviews In Pittsburg

              135 Reviews of 8 Pittsburg Campgrounds


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                Camper-submitted photo from Prairie State Park
                Oct. 26, 2024

                Prairie State Park

                Tent camping

                Lots of ticks. Good clean campground. Bathroom. Bison roam the park. Ticks also roam the park. Found a burnt guitar. Wooden pole hit truck. Prarie walk had lots of ticks, but no tick dogs.

              • Justine S.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Zans Creekside RV Park
                Sep. 23, 2024

                Zans Creekside RV Park

                Pretty good last minute find

                The river is pretty, seems like great fishing opportunity. We were just passing through so we didn't fish. The shower and bathrooms left a lot to be desired. Only one shower and indoor toilet on the side we stayed on and it was just kind of gross. We did find 2 outside stalls with toilets but not until the next morning so that helped. Overall it was a nice place to stop and sleep for the night. Friendly people. Cameras in the campground so it feels safe.

              • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Osage Prairie RV Park
                Sep. 11, 2024

                Osage Prairie RV Park

                Lovely little campground. Old but well kept bathrooms & laundry.

                Delightful office staff.  We did not make advance reservations, but called when we were about an hour away and insured they had sites available.  Long pull-thrus with full hookups.  For an overnight stay, this is a nice campground.

              • Kelsey S.
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                Jun. 15, 2024

                Joplin KOA

                Great spot!

                We were just passing through and stayed for a night. We had sewer, water, and electric hookup. A nice dog park, and even found some 4 leaf clovers!

              • Mychele B.
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                May. 2, 2024

                Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park

                Adorable campground that feels cozy and friendly

                I love everything about this campground from the open space, to the front manager to the friendly guests.  Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached.  There's also an old Drive in movie next door!  Makes you want to get an airstream and cruise down Route 66

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                Camper-submitted photo from Hillside RV Park
                Apr. 25, 2024

                Hillside RV Park

                Passing through

                This place was very quiet. We arrived and the owner was extremely helpful and nice. We were passing through town and found this place. Full hookups and level spots. Would recommend.

              • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Kamp Siesta
                Apr. 12, 2024

                Kamp Siesta

                Nice, quiet campground with lots of parking spots

                We camped here in October 2021 to close out our season and as a waypoint to Beaver Lake. This is a very nice, quaint little municipal campground. The shower house was clean enough, the spots were all well-maintained, and everything worked as advertised. There is a city park right around the bend that has all kinds of stuff, and there are basketball courts, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits within short walking distance. 

                It may have been because of the time of year since the campground was about to close, but we were the only campers there for the whole week, which was totally awesome. There are 42 spots at Kamp Siesta, three of which are pull-through, so you cannot possibly beat this place for $10 a night. 

                Oh, and I forgot to mention the wooded trail right behind the campground. You definitely forget you're in Kansas back there!

              • DAVE
                Camper-submitted photo from Lamar City Park
                Oct. 8, 2023

                Lamar City Park

                Free city park campground

                1st night free, $20 donation after. register with Holly, 30 & 50 amp at only 3 poles, free water and dump on site. The only problem was train traffic 200' away 24/7.

              • Melissa T.
                Camper-submitted photo from Gopher Valley Campground - Twin Bridges Area - Grand Lake State Park
                Oct. 6, 2023

                Gopher Valley Campground - Twin Bridges Area - Grand Lake State Park

                End of summer camping

                Went camping with our adult daughter and her boyfriend. I am glad that we were the only ones camping because the spots were very small and close together. We had a hard time securing the tent because the ground was so rocky. The bathroom had 2 toilets but no doors and the exterior door didn't have a lock on it. The sink was so close to one of the toilets that you could have washed your hands while sitting on the toilet. The power supply was next to the road and not next to where you would put your tent so I am very happy that we had brought extra extension cords. All of the camping spots had a fire ring, BBQ grill and a picnic table. There was no clear shot to the water from any of the camping sites from what I could tell. We did however go to Anglers Paradise to see how the water was and it wasn't as clear and swimmable as I would have wanted. We did however find a nice little spot called Sycamore Creek on #10 and it is the clearest water you could amagine! Swimming was amazing there and it was only about 7 minutes away! Over all we had a great time camping!! Oh yeah, I did try fishing but didn't have much luck.

              • J
                Camper-submitted photo from Coachlight Campground
                Sep. 10, 2023

                Coachlight Campground

                Quiet friendly and easy

                We called on our way and the woman said they had plenty of space and since we were arriving after hours to just come in and pick any available spot and pay in the morning. It was near the highway but oh so quiet. Checkout in the morning was easy and Mike at the office was so friendly. Excellent place to stay!!

              • Rhonda D.
                Camper-submitted photo from Crawford State Park
                Sep. 1, 2023

                Crawford State Park

                Huge Sites

                This place was easy, pretty and well appointed. Great site next to river, across from bath, laundry and showers. Quiet and easy access. Highly recommend.

              • Carl E.
                Camper-submitted photo from Zans Creekside RV Park
                Aug. 21, 2023

                Zans Creekside RV Park

                Down by the river

                Nice Shady spot overlooking the river. My spot was shaded by black walnut trees. With the sound of the river in the background. Totally relaxing.

              • Austin H.
                Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground
                Aug. 14, 2023

                Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground

                Beautiful place & very sweet people!

                They have everything you could want! Arcade, swimming pool, kids playground and a pond to fish. On top of those they have bathrooms & showers with a sauna in each and a laundry unit which are all very nice! I wouldn’t even call them owners because they definitely do not act like it, they’re the sweetest people you could meet along the way. They offer firewood to buy from them and propane as well if you run out on site and don’t want to drive anywhere. This is the best place we’ve stayed at yet!

              • Alex B.
                Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground
                May. 24, 2023

                Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground

                Wonderful place to relax

                Tent area is undeveloped, but the lawn is fairly level, bathrooms and showers are only a short walk away. Nicole showed me to the site and was a wonderful help. Great spot that most people might pass up because its right next to the highway, but honestly you can barely tell aside from the hum of trucks. Bathrooms are beautiful and clean, 2 toilets, 2 showers and a sauna in each. The place is quiet and seems like a lot of people here are long term residents. We are in a tent on the back lawn by a small fishing lake. Nice playground for younger kids and you cant beat the atmosphere and the birds. Free on-site laundry which I took advantage of when I needed to wash and dry my blanket on a cold night. Unfourtunately no campfire for tent camp sites, but bring a camp stove and you'll be fine. They are actively doing renovations and the office isnt open yet, so you have to call the park manager, Kim, for info and she is wonderful. All the staff is. Kim came by and took my son and 2 other kids on a golf cart ride on the trail behind the lake and they had a blast. We are loving it here and are sad to be leaving after the weekend. Update: I have just been informed they have a Willie Nelson impersonator doing a show here tonight, this place would get 6 stars if I could.

              • John C.
                Camper-submitted photo from Coachlight Campground
                May. 5, 2023

                Coachlight Campground

                Nice place to stay

                We booked a spot for a month. The place is well kept and nice. The people in the office are very nice and helpful. I would have rather been in one of the sites closer to the office. As they have nice trees and shade. This is the only reason for 4 stars.

              • Levi H.
                Camper-submitted photo from Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area
                Mar. 21, 2023

                Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area

                Clean, Spacious & Weekenders Paradise

                Stayed 22 days in Site 21 in the NLOO Loop, close to bathrooms, in July and August 2022. No Showers in this loop so beware. Bathrooms were clean. Showers in the other two loops were always clean and rarely used. 

                I was working in the area, so I needed to stay an extra eight days beyond the COE 14-day limit. Ranger was easy going and granted me an extra 10 days no problem. 

                This place is pretty busy with locals on the weekends between June and August. Completely clears out Sunday evening and it is mostly dead empty until around Thursday. Clearly a popular camping spot for people in the region, but really didn't see a lot of out-of-county or even out-of-state tags camped. 

                Cherryvale is about 6 miles west of the lake and has a Dollar General and Casey's Convenience Store as well as a Redbox, and Parsons is about 20 minutes northeast of here if you need something more substantial than DG or Casey's offers. 

                My AT&T signal didn't work here at all until I set up my WeBoost.

              • Ryan H.
                Camper-submitted photo from Crossroads RVs and Cabins
                Dec. 21, 2022

                Crossroads RVs and Cabins

                Upgraded RV & Cabins campground - very peaceful!

                I stayed in one of the airbnb cabins this past summer and it was super comfortable. Everything I needed for a great stay. Awesome managers and such a peaceful surrounding. I know there are new pedestals and hookups for RVs and they have been working on the swimming pool for 2023. The A-frame cabin is being renovated for a new laundry facility and new showers/bathrooms too.

              • Russ  G.
                Camper-submitted photo from Jayhawker RV Park
                Oct. 22, 2022

                Jayhawker RV Park

                Decent stay over spot

                The Jayhawker has well laid out spots and is off season friendly. Hosts are good honest people and will work with you around your schedule. Great place for a stopover or extended stay for work.

              • Inez W.
                Camper-submitted photo from Gopher Valley Campground - Twin Bridges Area - Grand Lake State Park
                Aug. 17, 2022

                Gopher Valley Campground - Twin Bridges Area - Grand Lake State Park

                Nice and quiet

                It’s the middle of week and it’s very quiet here at GV10. The site backs up to the woods but our picnic table side faces the road. The road gets traffic and some noise but it’s not too bad. The lower numbered sites (1.2.3) are better if that bothers you. Toilets at Gopher Valley and showers are at Eagle Bluff campground just across the way. Overall, we’ve got everything we need here except maybe a few trees between the road and us :)

              • Lisa E.
                Camper-submitted photo from Big Brutus
                Jul. 2, 2022

                Big Brutus

                Nice quiet place

                This was one of the best campgrounds that we have stayed at! Big Brutus is a must see if you are traveling through Kansas. The sites are level and on nice grass.The grounds are well kept, the scenery is beautiful! There are only 10 sites (all with power and water) tenting available. it is remote and extremely quiet and peaceful! Clean bathrooms and showers. No one is onsite at night but all emergency numbers provided. friendly welcoming staff!



              Guide to Pittsburg

              Camping near Pittsburg, Kansas, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to explore.

              What to do

              • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake. One reviewer mentioned, "Beautiful views from many of the sites," making it a great spot to cast a line.
              • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. At Prairie State Park Campground, a visitor noted, "There are quite a few trails ranging from 1.5-4.5 miles," perfect for a day of exploration.
              • Boating: If you love being on the water, Stockton State Park Campground has easy access to the lake. A reviewer said, "Great camping spot with easy access to the lake and marina."

              What campers like

              • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate cleanliness. One visitor at Bernice Area—Grand Lake State Park remarked, "The restrooms and showers are decent for a public area."
              • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area mentioned, "Spots can be a bit narrow for bigger rigs but not too bad. Some gorgeous spots."
              • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. At River Ranch Resort, one reviewer said, "The staff seemed uniformed of how things work for float trips, but bathrooms were clean and showers were hot."

              What you should know

              • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Prairie State Park Campground, are quite primitive. A visitor noted, "No hookups/ no electricity/ no running water," so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
              • Traffic Noise: Campers at Echo Hollow - Twin Bridges—Grand Lake State Park mentioned that the nearby road can be noisy. One said, "Busy road that runs next to campground despite the rural setting."
              • Wildlife: Expect to see wildlife, especially at Prairie State Park Campground. A reviewer shared, "Lots of deer around, beautiful to see but this also means ticks!"

              Tips for camping with families

              • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. At Twin Bridges State Park, a camper noted, "There are horseshoes, volleyball, and a nice playground for entertainment."
              • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A visitor at Crabtree Cove mentioned, "Nice path down to the lake with some seating area to put your feet in the water."
              • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds don’t have stores nearby. A camper at Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake said, "They do not sell firewood and tell you to go to the woods to get your own."

              Tips from RVers

              Camping near Pittsburg, KS, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

              Frequently Asked Questions

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                According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pittsburg, KS is Prairie State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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