Top Tent Camping near Pleasanton, KS
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Best Tent Sites Near Pleasanton, KS (7)
1. Prairie State Park
10 Reviews•19 Photos•21 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
2. Scott Creek Campground
1 Review•1 Photo•29 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
$10 - $50 / night
3. Oak Point Campground
1 Review•3 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Marysville
Be the first to review!•3 SavesThis recreation area is part of Hillsdale Lake
- Reservable
- Tents
6. Rocky Cove Campground
Be the first to review!•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
7. Osage Bluff Primitive Campsite
Be the first to review!•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Picnic Table
Recent Tent Reviews In Pleasanton
86 Reviews of 7 Pleasanton Campgrounds
- II W.
Traveler
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.
- J
Jim W.
Guide
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.
- DDexter V.Traveler
Poague Conservation Area
So much trash
6 sites in total, all had trash everywhere. A couple sites are big enough for an rv or pull behind. 14 days free in the Poague Conservation area.
Megan C.
Scout
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Decent spot
It 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.
Rhonda D.Guide
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.
- AAndi P.Guide
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
I Made a Kittah Friend
There 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. 🤣
- Les W.Guide
Osage Prairie RV Park
So nice stayed two nights
Stopped for the night and stayed two!
Kayzie N.Scout
Lake Miola City Park
My favorite camp ground ever
This 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!!
- rrick K.Scout
Pony Express RV Park LLC
An Outstanding RV Park
100 glorious acres. A little rustic but beautiful. Pull-Through and Back-In sites. MOST shave Electric, Water and Sewer. Tent Sites are available. Terri Karper is a wonderful Hostess.
Bill M.ScoutSaddle Ridge Campground
Clean and quiet
Sites are plentiful. Lots of riding trail miles and lake.
Lee F.GuideMontrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Stinky toilet
Large grassy area with plenty of room to set up a tent or camper. Right off the road, so no dirt roads to traverse. Signs were confusing as to whether it is ok to camp, but they didn't explicitly say no camping. The lake is really just a mud bog, so not very appealing unless you came to duck hunt. No picnic tables or fire pits. The pit toilet was really gross, but there was toilet paper.
Charles N.ScoutMontrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Amazing experience!
We got to campsite pretty late, so when everyone was unpacked we went straight to bed. shortly after we all passed out from the long and beautiful 16 hour drive, we started hearing all the wildlife and I will never forget waking up in the most beautiful place. Was a picture perfect moment, Colorado springs will forever hold a spot in my, and my family's memories. have fun and safe travels!
- jjw G.Scout
Camp Hunter Park
Nice little place!
Shower houses, trees, easy to find, and the locals are amazing!!!
Ryan H.Scout
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.
- Dan & Penny F.Guide
Rock Creek Lake
Nice campground on Lake Perry
Enjoyed a nice fall camping trip at Rock Creek (COE) park in Kansas
Russ G.
Ranger
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.
- TT N.Traveler
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Beautiful!!!
Big lake, several sites to choose, good fishing, pit toilets. The sign says NO FISHING after Oct.14 because of duck season. Open for camping. Mowed, TP stocked, plenty of firewood and room for dogs to run.
- RRon P.Guide
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
One night stop
Nice city park campground. Location was nice and quiet with beautiful views of lake. Bathrooms were terrible. Verizon service was good. No other amenities. Nice location for an over night stop but not much more.
- TTy A.Guide
Russel Crites - Hillsdale State Park
Hillsdale lake C.O.E.
Great campground (Sunflower) The host's are friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The trees in the sites are small saplings, give them a few more years, and they will be nice.
John G.Scout
Crappie Cove Campground
Nice campground
This was our first trip to Crappie Cove at Hillsdale Lake. Overall, it's a very nice, clean and well layed out campground with several areas available with different names. Most have 50amp power and water with one area having full hookups and concrete pads available. There are many primitive sites avaliable as well. We will be revisiting on a regular basis now.
- aalexScout
Lake Miola City Park
Ok
Limited camp site, not many people
Michelle B.ScoutShow-Me Rest RV Park
Quiet and friendly
Very friendly and accommodating owners. Low rates!
Leni K.RangerMontrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Great Secluded Dispersed Camping
There is no camping allowed after October 15 due to hunting season. This was not on the website and was not seeable in dust when arriving late on a small sign in the bushes. Thankfully we were not shot! While free, dispersed sites, there are easily established fire pit areas to choose from Vault toilets were absolutely disgusting, thankfully we brought our own toilet paper. Easily accessible car camping. Not too many other campers at the other site where we spotted some RVs. Overall the remote location, gorgeous scenery and with a couple boats makes for a great weekend.
- HHanna T.Scout
Prairie State Park
Primitive accomodations but beautiful land!
The tiny campground is located in a wooded hollow at the edge of the prairie and has 4 primitive sites, no electric or water at sites, no showers and one vault toilet only. You can drive up the hill to the maintenance area to get water and there is a sign for this. 2 sites have paved pads and the others are gravel/dirt. The 2 outer gravel sites back up to a curved stream that runs along the perimeter of the campground but are lower and more shaded and more prone to hovering clouds of bugs. They are all have a picnic table and fire ring and are relatively private and well distanced. Since you have to drive through this stream to get to the campground beware when there has been heavy rain as it may not be accessible. The center paved sites are more open and grassy and get more wind but also don’t have as much shade. I think I stayed in site 4 and it was great for my solar panel. I did have steady cell service with AT&T while here.
Since it’s pretty primitive you will likely have the place to yourself, but be prepared to have guests of the state park driving through all day to check it out. Lots of deer around, beautiful to see but this also means ticks! There is also significant poison ivy along the roads but there are signs warning about that. Best to keep to the maintained roads and paths. As far as dogs, they are not allowed on any of the trails because of the bison but they can walk the entire main gravel road of the state park (no shade). Nature center was closed due to covid when I was there but looks interesting. There were a couple bison about 20 feet from the center when I was there. My parents visited once and ended up on the road for about an hour while an entire herd of bison meandered across the road around their vehicle! The bison roam free here, although the small campground area has fences and/or cow grates to keep them out. The land is stunning and open and takes you back to a bygone era of this country. The sunrises here over the prairie are gorgeous.
Brandon B.TravelerLake Miola City Park
Great city campground
This is a surprising little campground. We took our first trip in our new RV and was able to camp right along the water. The restrooms are very clean and a fun playground for the kids.
The only downside is that the sites are not very level.
- ddwminphScout
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Worth it
Beautiful Campsites on the opposite side of the boat drops and free.
- Dan & Penny F.Guide
Russel Crites - Hillsdale State Park
2022 Camping kickoff on April Fools Day
Cool weekend at a great lake right before things turned green. Closed last year to redo the electric, enjoyed Site 181 at Scott Creek, west side of Hillsdale Lake.
Still a little cool and gray, but nice 60 degree weekend.
Guide to Pleasanton
Camping near Pleasanton, Kansas, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.
What to do:
- Fishing: Many campers enjoy casting a line at Bloomington East - Clinton Lake. One visitor mentioned, "Fishing at the Dam release was fun but pretty difficult to reel in fish."
- Hiking: Explore the trails around Hillsdale State Park. A camper noted, "It has beautiful, tree-covered campsites that offer direct access to the lake."
- Swimming: Enjoy the water at Eisenhower State Park Campground. A review highlighted, "There are a few swim beaches, and plenty of sand to sit in and relax."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Longview Campground. One reviewer said, "The shower rooms were very clean. Management was very friendly."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness at Sparrowfoot. A visitor remarked, "It was quiet. We enjoyed our stay."
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpful staff at Walnut Grove RV Park. One guest shared, "Walked to our site and helped us back in. Very friendly and helpful about area things to do."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park, may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper noted, "Some sites are not very level so bring blocks."
- Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife at Montrose Missouri Conservation Area. One visitor mentioned, "Waking up in the most beautiful place... hearing all the wildlife."
- Seasonal Access: Check the season for each campground. For instance, Outlet (Melvern) is open from April 1 to October 31.
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Sparrowfoot, which has a newer playground. A review mentioned, "The playground was right behind site B47."
- Family-Friendly Activities: Choose spots with activities for kids, such as fishing and hiking. One family at Eisenhower State Park Campground enjoyed, "Fishing, boating, and wide open spaces."
- Plan for Bugs: Be ready for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Hillsdale State Park advised, "Showers are either dirty or out of service, no bathroom in some campgrounds aside from a portapotty."
Tips from RVers:
- Space for Big Rigs: Many campgrounds, like Walnut Grove RV Park, are big rig friendly. A camper noted, "Nice quiet park with good sized gravel lots."
- Check Hookups: Ensure your chosen campground has the right hookups. A review for Blue Springs Lake Campground mentioned, "We had a full hookup site located right by the playground."
- Stay Connected: Look for campgrounds with good cell service. One visitor at Eisenhower State Park Campground said, "Good cell service."
Camping around Pleasanton, KS, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific amenities and features of each campground to ensure a great experience!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pleasanton, KS is Prairie State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.
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