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Sugar Valley Lakes permits pets at its lakeside campgrounds with fishing, swimming, and boating options. Located in Mound City, the park features multiple water recreation areas, picnic tables, drinking water, and electric hookups. Linn County Park provides pet-friendly tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with water and electric connections along the 2,600-acre Lake LaCygne. Pony Express RV Park LLC in Maysville welcomes pets with full hookup sites including 50-amp service, fire rings, and picnic tables. Several campgrounds offer dedicated pet exercise areas, though leash regulations apply throughout most common areas. Gunn Park maintains a pets-allowed policy with waterfront campsites and hiking trails for dog walking. Some sites attract permanent residents, creating varying site conditions across the camping areas.
Rutlader Outpost RV Park provides pet-friendly camping with reasonable rates near Louisburg, about 40 minutes from southern Overland Park. The park features full hookups with both back-in and pull-through sites, all with 30 and 50-amp service options. Lake Miola City Park offers affordable pet-friendly camping with electric sites for both tents and RVs at $20 per night, plus access to a large dog park, walking paths, and a swimming beach. Crossroads RVs and Cabins provides pet-friendly accommodations with newly upgraded pedestals and hookups for RV campers. Middle Creek State Fishing Lake offers peaceful lakeside tent and RV camping with picnic tables and fire rings, though alcohol is prohibited and facilities are limited to vault toilets. Cell phone reception is limited at several locations, making these campgrounds ideal for disconnecting while enjoying outdoor time with pets.
"Small private lake community. Access to several lakes for boating swimming and fishing. Also has a golf course and swimming pool. Come in the fall when the trees are beautiful."
"Located in east central Kansas on 2600 acre Lake LaCygne (cooling reservoir for KCPL coal-fired power plant). No swimming or skiing allowed, only fishing boats."
"Tucked in campsites with full hook ups. Great spot for kids to play but also great for couple wanting a spot. Bathhouse is really clean with hot water"
"In the country but a short trip to a small town or an hour to Kansas City."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Camp spots are lakeside and adjacent to the launch ramp."
"The road through the lake is gravel, and even though it rained almost 24 hours continuously the first night and all next day, it was starting to dry out the following day."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"It usually has few campers but alot of activities and so close to town it feels very safe day or night."
"This place is a small park that has lots of hiking trails it is five dollars for tents $10 for RVs with electric the bathrooms are Porta potty but for five dollars you can fish and you can have a campfire"
"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."
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Great place, near Kansas City."
"We’re from Kansas City and there are very few options when it comes to Campgrounds. This is by far our favorite and their rates are very reasonable."
"A walking path & a park and a huge dog park!!!! Love love love this place!!"
"The lake itself is small compared to most Kansas area lakes but sufficient for skiing."
ScoutThis has everything you want! Nice camp host! Swimming beach! Showers & nice toilets & a tent area and a RV area to separate it. Most tent and RV spots have shade!!! Tens have electic & It's CHEAP !! 20$ 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!!
GuideCampsites accommodate up to 20 people. There are toilet facilities as well as a place to get water. Unfortunately, no pets are allowed. =[
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.
LegendWe read raving campground (CG) reviews on Osage Prairie, especially how nice the owners were. Based on reviews, we decided to spend three nights here to break up our way south for our annual RV maintenance appointment. Check in was easy and the lady was very friendly with a sense of humor. We were then escorted to pull through site 14 with FHUs. The way the long pull throughs work is that another trailer can back up to you. It was nice that the utilities and picnic tables were on opposite sides. We were told we probably would not get anyone in behind us. About 30 minutes after arrival, a small trailer came in without reservations and was placed right up behind us. We concur that the lady owner who checked us in was very nice. The other owner who escorted us to our site was, in our opinion, a little on the sarcastic side, especially after we had cut our turn on their grass getting into our site. This CG is an A-Typical overnighter where they cram you in. The park filled up every night after our Thursday arrival but we do realize they are in the business of making money. Good news is there were grass areas between sites so you can get slides and awnings out. WiFi was below average for a CG this size. No cable or OTA but after moving our satellite dish around to avoid trees we got it to connect. We got three bars on Verizon. The park is convenient to get on/off I-49 (exits 203 and 202A are both fine) but you’re going to get highway noise day and night. The CG is about 1/2 short termers and 1/2 long timers, and several of the long timer rigs gave the CG that “trailer park” look. I picked up numerous cigar and cigarette butts off our site to include trash in the little grill. We did not enjoy the older Dodge diesel trucks starting up at 5:00 AM to head out to work or wherever they were going. On a more positive side, they have a nice stable with one horse, which you can pet but not feed or ride (guess someone tried to ride him once upon a time). Shower and laundry facility looked clean. They have a little gift shop in the office containing a few camping supplies and leather goods. Again, from previous camper reviews, we thought Nevada (Nee-vay-dah) would be worth touring around but we were not impressed. We grocery shopped at Woods and Walmart and both were on the low side of okay. Our final “not impressed” came when we saw long timers letting their dogs do #2 in the tent area and not pick it up. Then they locked their 3 dogs in their trailer and left early Saturday and had not returned by the time we left the following Monday morning. Their poor dogs barked on and off all day and night. We informed the owner and he said he had told them in the past to not do that anymore. This place is definitely about the frosting, not the cake. We should have just stayed one night and moved on, but we stayed too long and experienced too much. We won’t be back.
ScoutIt was quiet. We enjoyed our stay. I read about the black cat that was found there in the other review. It was still there when we camped in late December and quite hungry. Very friendly and needing love. We brought him home with us and he is the most amazing cat. Took a while to get litter trained but I’m glad we opened up our home to him before the bad weather got here. Thanks to this site, we found our new family member! Thanks to whoever posted.
ScoutThe lake itself is small compared to most Kansas area lakes but sufficient for skiing. The lake offers hiking/biking trails around it, a campground, fishing, a swimming beach with a picnic area and volleyball courts. The lake and surrounding areas are well maintained and clean. The campground offers primitive camp sites and a few electric sites with a picnic table and fire pit. A lower campground offers pull in sites, a bathroom/shower house and a playground. Overall Lake Miola is a great location to getaway and enjoy the outdoors.
GuideThere is a super sweet local cat who befriended me here and made my visit so much better. I had some mechanical issues with my car and Kampground Kittah tried to help. 🤣
Bathrooms were fine. It’s free camping so it was great that there were bathrooms at all.
One of the locals stopped by my site to look for arrowheads. Apparently, she has found a lot in the area so that’s a good activity if the kids are bored.
If you’re looking for a good wine, you can find some at the local auto parts store. I am not kidding! I think it’s Rick’s Auto Parts and their liquor is priced very reasonably. 😄 If your car’s broken down and you can’t drive, I guess you might as well drink and Rick’s there to help you out with both. 🤣
ScoutGreat place, near Kansas City.
LegendWe’re from Kansas City and there are very few options when it comes to Campgrounds. This is by far our favorite and their rates are very reasonable. We enjoyed our stay, staff was very friendly and the park was clean and easy to get in and out of. You’re also very close to Hillsdale State Park, but this location has a tornado shelter 🤣
The park: great store, laid out well, gravel sites. Some are back in but most are pull through. Full hook ups- power/water/sewer.
72 Sites: 30' wide, 60' long and level 24 Sites are pull thru All have 30 & 50 amp service
You are within 40 minutes of southern Overland Park, and within approximately an hour (depending on traffic) to Kansas City.
Amenities: Laundry Storm Shelter Showers Meeting room available for RV Rallies (Must Schedule) Fishing Lake
Cellular: service was good, able to stream video, work, Facebook, etc.
Rates as of April 2020 (from their site):
-DAY RATE: $45.00 -CLUB RATE: $40.00 (Good Sam's, FMCA, AAA, Military) -WEEKLY: $215 -MONTHLY: $575 Back In $700 Pull Through (if not paid by due date, Day Rate will apply.)
Camping near Pleasanton, Kansas offers access to multiple lakes and outdoor recreation areas within a 30-mile radius. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-90°F with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall provide milder camping conditions with less humidity. Cell reception can be spotty at several lakeside campgrounds, particularly those further from Interstate 49.
Fishing opportunities: At Gunn Park, shore fishing is popular with many visitors. "Adult children (seniors) lol are there every day looking to catch dinner," notes Neil S., who found the shoreline fishing excellent even without boat access.
Hiking trail access: Gunn Park features multiple walking paths through wooded areas. Jason T. mentions, "This place is a small park that has lots of hiking trails it is five dollars for tents $10 for RVs with electric."
Swimming and boating: Sugar Valley Lakes provides multiple water recreation options beyond fishing. Amy B. notes, "Access to several lakes for boating swimming and fishing. Also has a golf course and swimming pool. Come in the fall when the trees are beautiful."
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds feature active wildlife. At Linn County Park, Ryan R. reports, "Lots of trees lots of wildlife. Had deer walk right through the campground when we were there."
Budget-friendly rates: Many campgrounds maintain affordable pricing. At Rutlader Outpost RV Park, Laura H. found "rates are very reasonable. We enjoyed our stay, staff was very friendly and the park was clean and easy to get in and out of."
Peaceful environment: Several campgrounds offer quiet settings away from urban noise. At Pony Express RV Park LLC, April W. notes it's "in the country but a short trip to a small town or an hour to Kansas City," while Rick K. describes it as "100 glorious acres. A little rustic but beautiful."
Waterfront sites: Lakeside camping is available at multiple locations. Jordan B. found Middle Creek State Fishing Lake ideal: "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."
Clean facilities: Despite rural settings, most campgrounds maintain serviceable amenities. Michele W. notes Pony Express RV Park has "Older shower house, but was nice and clean, friendly staff."
Seasonal considerations: Most area lakes are busiest from May through September. Amy B. recommends Sugar Valley Lakes in autumn: "Come in the fall when the trees are beautiful."
Site conditions vary: Several campgrounds have long-term residents affecting site quality. Bran P. observed at Linn County Park: "There's no stay limit here so some sites are very messy."
Leveling challenges: Lake Miola City Park requires planning for uneven terrain. Steve D. advises, "The sites are not very level, so bring leveling equipment!" Brandon B. confirms: "The only downside is that the sites are not very level."
Alcohol restrictions: Several campgrounds prohibit alcohol consumption. At Middle Creek State Fishing Lake, Alexis B. notes, "No alcohol is allowed," while describing the "clean lake that is great fishing, Walleye bass catfish."
Pet-friendly options: Most campgrounds welcome dogs with standard leash requirements. Lake Miola City Park stands out for pet owners according to Kayzie N.: "They have water spouts at the tent area as well!! A walking path & a park and a huge dog park!!!!"
Recreation variety: Look for campgrounds with multiple activities for different ages. Misti P. describes Lake Miola: "The lake offers hiking/biking trails around it, a campground, fishing, a swimming beach with a picnic area and volleyball courts."
Connectivity concerns: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Pleasanton have limited cell service. Ryan R. cautions about Linn County Park: "If you have kids that go camping with you chances are your cell phones will not work so the kids probably will be very bored lol."
Storm protection: Crossroads RVs and Cabins provides upgraded facilities. Laura H. appreciates that "You're also very close to Hillsdale State Park, but this location has a tornado shelter."
Site selection strategy: At Gunn Park, Meghan B. advises, "There are 10 FCFS sites plus a tenting area. Self-register at the camping area entrance and then hang your tag on your rearview mirror."
Hookup availability: Full hookups with both 30 and 50-amp service are available at several locations. Steve W. notes Pony Express RV Park "Has full hookups with pull thur sites," though he found "wifi was skecte, but the closer you get to the office the better you can get there wifi."
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer on-site dumping. Neil S. notes Gunn Park has "Water and electric only...no dump station. Big rigs at some of the sites will have a problem. Remember this is a old campground."
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