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Trees,trees,trees.
The campground here is covered in trees, Awesome. We're in a Montana high country 384br, 41' fifth wheel. Its a beautiful park ,right on Pomona lake.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pomona Lake
Pomona State Park Campground's pet-friendly policies extend to all 44 electric sites and 43 primitive sites available from May through September. Dogs are welcome throughout the park without strict leash enforcement - rangers inform campers that pets can remain off-leash as long as they stay within the campsite boundaries. The park features shaded campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to shower facilities, making it comfortable for both pets and their owners. Cedar Park offers eight designated campsites with more rustic amenities including pit toilets and ample space between sites. The large, grassy areas provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with sites situated near water access points for pets that enjoy swimming.
Michigan Valley campground provides pet-friendly accommodations with 57 water and electric hookup sites, 38 primitive sites, and 9 premium sites with sewer connections. The campground includes a roped-off swimming beach where dogs can cool off and a fishing dock accessible to leashed pets. Wolf Creek offers similarly pet-accommodating sites with hookups and shower facilities. For campers seeking more natural surroundings, Osage State Fishing Lake provides free dispersed camping with pets allowed at basic sites featuring picnic tables and vault toilets. Winter camping with dogs remains possible at Outlet Campground, which offers water and electric sites from November through March at reduced rates. Most campgrounds maintain clean facilities with regular ranger patrols ensuring both safety and allowing pets and their owners to enjoy the beautiful lake views and well-maintained trails throughout the Pomona Lake recreation area.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pomona Lake (75)
1. Osage State Fishing Lake
14 ReviewsScranton, KS8 milesWebsite+1 (620) 672-5911"Got pretty busy on the weekend and people had loose dogs that were causing some problems, but otherwise very chill. Lake is beautiful, decent cell service with Verizon."
"So glad we chose this dispersed camping location as an overnight stay. It's fantastic!"
2. Pomona State Park Campground
12 ReviewsVassar, KS1 mileWebsite+1 (785) 828-4933$10 - $85 / night
"Its a beautiful park ,right on Pomona lake."
"Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn’t solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left snd right of us."
3. Cedar Park
7 ReviewsVassar, KS2 milesWebsite+1 (785) 453-2201"Free and easy, and a nice change from all the flat dry Kansas fields."
"Near the boat launch and had a quiet night. There is a pit toilet close."
4. Eisenhower State Park Campground
11 ReviewsLyndon, KS12 milesWebsite+1 (785) 528-4102$10 - $110 / night
"The COE has done an admirable job developing this lakeside area for plentiful campsites and decent shade. The showers and facilities were clean and maintained well."
"It was a peaceful site facing the lake, with a few hay bales and a well maintained trail. September was a good month to stay because it was cooler outside."
5. Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE
10 ReviewsLyndon, KS12 milesWebsite+1 (785) 549-3318$25 - $78 / night
"Clean facilities, quiet camping, great fishing lake, and nice bike paths."
"Beautiful well-kept park with gorgeous trails, beach, lots of shade, and quiet camping. We’ve been here three times now and just love it. Outlet park is below the dam."
6. Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park
36 ReviewsLawrence, KS22 miles+1 (785) 842-8562$10 - $115 / night
"The great part is that the sites are so large, at least on the lake side, which is actually a bit away from the lake, but accessible by stairs from the camp sites."
"The park is also at a lake so there’s a beach access area where you can go and swim or just sit by the very large lake."
7. Bloomington East - Clinton Lake
25 ReviewsLawrence, KS21 milesWebsite+1 (785) 843-7665$20 - $100 / night
"The draw for me is the many hiking trails accessible from the campsite. Great place to spend a nice Kansas weekend!"
"We take our dogs and our kayakes and we are set for the weekend. The campsites are clean and a nice private distance from each other for the most part."
8. Carbolyn Park
4 ReviewsVassar, KS4 milesWebsite+1 (785) 453-2201$14 - $20 / night
"Shady and close to towns."
9. Michigan Valley
3 ReviewsVassar, KS3 milesWebsite+1 (785) 453-2201$14 - $60 / night
"Pets allowed. Elevation 1,002 ft. Prior to arrival they had a flood that came up to site 4."
"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."
10. Lake Shawnee County Campground
27 ReviewsTopeka, KS23 milesWebsite+1 (785) 251-6834$20 / night
"The spots are pretty close together but no one was ever loud and there’s lots of grassy space behind. (I was on a water front spot). Pet friendly, and the staff are so nice."
"We were traveling across Kansas and found this lovely campground. It is one of the prettiest we have come across through our extensive travels. The bathrooms are clean and showers adequate."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pomona Lake
360 Reviews of 75 Pomona Lake Campgrounds
Kayzie N.
ScoutLake Miola City Park
My favorite camp ground ever
This has everything you want! Nice camp host! Swimming beach! Showers & nice toilets & a tent area and a RV area to separate it. Most tent and RV spots have shade!!! Tens have electic & It's CHEAP !! 20$ 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!!
David Z.GuideDeer Creek Valley RV Park
Clean perfect stopover while traveling through
Really clean, nice park. All pull throughs. Huge dog park. Would be 10x better if they allowed for online reservations, the only negative.
- Joel R.
LegendTopeka / Capital City KOA
More KOA Gravel
Another KOA that just loves gravel! The road in is paved, but there is gravel (and dust) everywhere else. There is also very little shade - so is was hot in July! There is a nice, but small, salt water swimming pool that was refreshing after driving 8 hours. And a small dog park. There is a small store/ gift shop with basics. The shower/bathroom was clean.
- Debbie S.Guide
Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
Great family campground and awesome dog park!
It’s not the best I’ve ever been to, but it’s a as great family campground with beautiful views. We travel with two adorable rescues and appreciated the awesome dog park where they could run a bit. The restrooms are adequate and clean. Views are beautiful as you will see for yourself. Would definitely return. Tastes are $56-60
- JJulia H.
RangerTopeka / Capital City KOA
The longer pull thru sites are Buddy site- we didn’t realize this
Our site was $56.78 We were in Site# 59 The check in was at 12pm but the office was closed until 3:30pm so we grabbed our sheet left out front and got ourselves to our site.
We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep (although the Jeep had to be parked straight across the front of our site to fit in). Also we were right on the highway.The site was easy to level.
Our site was not shaded and without any trees. The most FRUSTRATING part is that this was a buddy site (that is NO WHERE on their website). We have rescue dogs and don’t want to share our space with neighbors we don’t know. Literally no one wants to Kumbaya by the fireside with complete strangers. Therefore our trip went from one week originally to two nights. We would have left the next day but the husband wanted to see the Evel Knievel museum.The lot does not have a concrete patio but has a picnic table and fire grate.
They have a community fire pit with multiple swings around it. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster at the entrance.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.
They do have a saltwater Swimming pool. They have a catch and release fishing pond.
There is a Playground. They also offer a weight room and an adorable activities room with air hockey, a library, & a pool table. There is also a scenic walking trail. The trail is almost a mile and they’ve kept it mowed and easy to identify.
They have a basic general store. There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.
The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.
They have cabins for rent and a tent area (electric & primitive options).
They have 2 shower houses. The shower house in the main barn has individual shower/toilet/sink areas. The shower house in the park has the typical stalls. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility in both shower houses. It is a cash only facility.
They have a fenced in dog park which is unfortunately located in the front of the park away from RV sites.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Evel Knievel museum and Brown vs. Board of Education historical park.
Staff are very kind. I would definitely stay here in the future but will know to secure a site that isn’t shared with others
- KKayleena B.
TravelerRichey Cove
Love it!
Very cute place. Quiet. Just hear the birds. They have fire pits. Pets are allowed. They have nice paved spots with water and electrical hookup. ( 30/50) Comes with picnic table and shelter. Has a charcoal swiveling grill, good size with a lid! Fishing. Boating. Shower/ bathroom on sight. Garbage cans close by. We will definitely be back with family and friends! Have long term campsites and short term. Go to recreation.gov for fast and easy sign in and go!
- Susan S.Scout
Russell Crites Primitive — Hillsdale State Park
Off the beaten path
A 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.
Annell N.LegendMichigan Valley
Michigan Valley Campground/Recreation Area COE
Sept 26- Oct 1, 2019 Site A01 had electric and water. Rate was $10 with Sr. Lifetime Pass. Park had laundry room, dump station, very clean showers, flush toilets and vault toilets. Verizon 4G 2 bars. Pets allowed. Elevation 1,002 ft. Prior to arrival they had a flood that came up to site 4.
Guide to Pomona Lake
Pomona Lake offers seasonal camping opportunities from May through September at most locations, with Outlet Campground remaining open for winter camping from November through March. The lake sits at approximately 1,000 feet elevation in eastern Kansas and spans about 4,000 acres with 52 miles of shoreline. Weather conditions typically include hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and moderate rainfall throughout the camping season.
What to do
Fishing at multiple spots: Osage State Fishing Lake provides free dispersed camping with basic sites featuring picnic tables and vault toilets. A reviewer noted, "Every spots are waterfront, it's a very nice and clean place, I love it" while another mentioned "Beautiful lake" with "spots right on the water."
Kayaking and water access: Bloomington East - Clinton Lake offers excellent water access with lakefront sites. One camper shared: "We take our dogs and our kayakes and we are set for the weekend. The campsites are clean and a nice private distance from each other for the most part."
Winter camping options: For off-season camping opportunities when most sites close, consider Outlet Park. As one camper noted, "We stayed in one of the campgrounds with undesignated primitive spots. Found a nice place to park right on the lake. It was super quiet, being winter. Not too many primitive campers out."
What campers like
Affordability and value: Cedar Park provides free primitive camping with essential amenities. A camper highlighted: "Cedar Park offers great vehicle access, lake access, fire rings, picnic tables, and bathrooms. Area is clean and there is beach access for fishing and Kayacking."
Quiet surroundings: Many campers value the peaceful atmosphere at Pomona-area campgrounds. One reviewer at Pomona State Park Campground said: "Beautiful area to camp, and cheap. Our camp was in burning heart, it was very quiet and very clean. Even being full, it felt secluded."
Spacious sites: Campers consistently mention appreciating the room between sites. At Melvern Lake, a visitor noted: "Sites level and on the larger side. Basically the water is a large pond with a circumference road with sites off of it. Restrooms clean, virtually no road noise yet it's right near it."
What you should know
Site reservations: At Melvern Lake Campground COE, plan ahead for holiday weekends. A camper advised: "Spent the weekend here and glad we had reservations prior as it was full even though it was the end of October and the weather wasn't the best."
Weather considerations: Be prepared for potential flooding in spring and early summer. One camper at Michigan Valley reported: "Prior to arrival they had a flood that came up to site 4."
Seasonal facility closures: Check which amenities are available before visiting in shoulder seasons. One visitor to Michigan Valley noted: "Water and electric are shut off on the 1st of October."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park offers various recreational facilities for children. A reviewer mentioned: "There was a huge puddle separating our pull-through from our picnic table and fire pit," but also noted the "open fields for kids to play in" and that "there was a disc golf course, an archery range, hiking trails, and the lake."
Swimming beaches: For families with children who enjoy swimming, several campgrounds offer designated beach areas. A camper at Eisenhower State Park mentioned: "Beautiful campgrounds with so many activities available! The general store is super helpful, as they sell firewood and ice, and have kayak and canoe rentals. There are a few swim beaches, and plenty of sand to sit in and relax."
Dog-friendly policies: Most Pomona Lake campgrounds welcome pets, making them ideal dog-friendly campgrounds. At Osage State Fishing Lake, a visitor noted: "Campers had loose dogs that were causing some problems," suggesting bringing leashes even at more relaxed sites.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Michigan Valley offers multiple hookup options with 57 water and electric sites, plus 9 premium sites with sewer connections. A camper confirmed: "Site A01 had electric and water. Rate was $10 with Sr. Lifetime Pass. Park had laundry room, dump station, very clean showers, flush toilets and vault toilets."
Large rig accessibility: While some sites claim to be unsuitable for big rigs, Osage State Fishing Lake accommodates larger vehicles better than advertised. One RVer shared their experience: "So glad we chose this dispersed camping location as an overnight stay. It's fantastic! Beautiful area, campfire rings in several locations, and our 43' Rv navigated smoothly."
Leveling considerations: Check site conditions when selecting spots for RVs. One camper at Pomona State Park mentioned: "Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn't solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left and right of us."
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