Top Tent Camping near Ransom, KS

Searching for the perfect place to pitch your tent near Ransom? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Ransom, KS (0)


    Recent Tent Reviews In Ransom

    67 Reviews of 0 Ransom Campgrounds


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      Camper-submitted photo from Creek Side Resort
      Aug. 21, 2024

      Creek Side Resort

      Awesome!

      Last minute reservation easily accommodated. Beautiful and super clean. Amazing bathhouse and coffee house. Cabins also available for rent. One of the nicest rv parks we’ve stayed in.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from HorseThief Reservoir
      May. 1, 2024

      HorseThief Reservoir

      Great Campground Near Garden City

      Great camp ground with clean and maintained amenities. Having a lake this close is a treat even if it’s not a big lake. I don’t fish but see and hear fish jumping all the time. It’s new so the trees haven’t grown to provide a ton of shade yet but great value for the price and location.

    • Dane J.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ellis Lakeside Campground
      Oct. 11, 2023

      Ellis Lakeside Campground

      Nice spot by a lake

      Ok it's more of a pond but still nice. Normal KOA esk camping. $20 in off season for pull through spots. $25 during on season.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Ellis Lakeside Campground
      Sep. 23, 2023

      Ellis Lakeside Campground

      Great stopping spot

      Convenient and safe. Spent one night on our way west and was glad to find this nice relaxing, shaded place. It had water and electric for $25.

    • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ellis Lakeside Campground
      Aug. 23, 2023

      Ellis Lakeside Campground

      Meh at best

      This is prob a little gem for rv rigs. Almost all sites are set up for this. There are some tent sites. Right on a creek - super buggy and just in a slightly strange area of town. Not bad or anything like that - you have the creek on one side and old broke down commercial buildings on the other.

      I just can’t see what the point of staying here is at all. This is only a place you’d stay for a night and a car/tent camper is rather save my money and sleep at a truck stop.

      I feel bad giving it such a harsh review and to be fair - we did not stay here. Took a few loops around and decided it was just kind of depressing. Again I think in an rv passing through it would be fine. But for a tent/car it just didn’t sit right with me (however there was a tent set up at the very end). And to note it’s kind of busy. There was at least 15 rvs there on a Tuesday night. It’s not scary or anything it’s just why?

      Did see some cool birds though.

    • m
      Camper-submitted photo from Creek Side Resort
      Aug. 12, 2023

      Creek Side Resort

      Clean and easy

      A nice layout, clean site and bathrooms. The trees are young but the over all camp is great.

    • JOANNA M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeeney KOA
      May. 31, 2023

      Wakeeney KOA

      Welcome Respite for our family

      Our young family of six stayed for 2 nights during our cross country drive and wow what a welcome respite it was from driving! My kiddos LOVED the pool. We spent the entire day lounging and enjoying the basketball court, corn hole, park, ice cream social, and of course, the swimming pool! We stayed in site 4 which was super accessible, complete with picnic table and full hookups. I was really happy with the cleanliness of the park in general including the laundry facility, bathrooms, grounds, and shop. The laundry facility was very well priced and very efficient. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming and obviously take pride in this campground. We would be happy to stay again if we are ever in the area again! Highly recommend!

    • a
      Camper-submitted photo from Ellis Lakeside Campground
      May. 22, 2023

      Ellis Lakeside Campground

      Nice

      Quick in - quick set up. Pretty setting right near a large creek - large trees for shade. Bathroom and shower but very old and a little sketchy. A lot of locals driving through - hoping that will stop after dark. Fairly level sites - a few spots for tents and pull throughs with gravel pads for RV’s with power and water. Dump station. Picnic tables and grill and/or fire ring

    • S
      Camper-submitted photo from C2T Ranch and Campground
      Apr. 12, 2023

      C2T Ranch and Campground

      Absolute Diamond.

      This place is an incredible continuously working Ranch since 1884. It is also the site of the first recorded Buffalo Soldier conflict out of Fort Hays (25 miles away). So history? Check! The views both day and night? Stunning! Our hosts? The best part of our stay. They were extremely accommodating and welcoming. We will be back. Soon! And I live in Detroit…

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      Camper-submitted photo from Ellis Lakeside Campground
      Jan. 28, 2023

      Ellis Lakeside Campground

      Calm & Convenient Place To Stay The Night

      Nothing fancy, but it was a great place to stop for the night. Both times I've stayed I arrived after dark and was only passing through, so I opted not to set up the tent and instead slept in my crossover, which is set up to sleep in. The area was well lit at night, and I felt very safe.

      The campground: It's small, mostly quiet, flat, and had a decent amount of shade. The area I stayed in had pull through spots that faced the water (a reservoir, I believe). There's a small dock on the water. My site included a picnic table, grill, and water spigot. I'm not sure about electric hookups and dump stations, since I have no need for those things. The bathrooms were clean, and had both toilets and showers.

      Booking: The campground does not take reservations, which I think is great, as it allows me to be a little more spontaneous. There's a self-pay station in front of the bathrooms near the entrance to the campground. I stayed here on a Monday night in late October, and had no problem getting a site. The cost depends on if you're there in the off-season or not, but I believe the most expensive fee is $25 for RVs.

      The area: Ellis is a small town. If you're arriving later in the evening I would recommend stopping to eat somewhere prior to arriving in Ellis. In the morning, I made a quick detour down the main street and saw a café, a pizza place, and a Mexican restaurant. There's also a railroad museum. The campground is pretty close to the highway; right off the highway are a couple gas stations with fast food places inside.

      Cell Service: I have Verizon, and my service was good enough to stream a live hockey game. The campground said it had WIFI, but I didn't try it out.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Bluff State Park Page Creek Area
      Oct. 16, 2022

      Cedar Bluff State Park Page Creek Area

      Nice and quiet

      Nice place to stop over for a good night’s sleep. Dirt road was troublesome; lots of things shifted in the RV! Self pay station was available for those wishing to stay who didn’t book before 12 noon day of. Lots of open spaces beyond what was available to thru the website. Please cancel unused reservations, as a service to others! Very close to also visit Little Jerusalem and Monument Rocks.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ellis Lakeside Campground
      Oct. 8, 2022

      Ellis Lakeside Campground

      Looking for a overnight on I-70?

      Great municipal campground halfway between KC and the Rockies. Nice back ins and pull through a with concrete pads, electric and water. First come first serve. Check out the town a few blocks away.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bluffton Area Campground
      Oct. 2, 2022

      Bluffton Area Campground

      Overnight stop will keep on the list

      Great concrete pads with easy in and out. water and 20,30,50 electric. Solid restroom facilities as well as recreational activities. Not a lot of groceries or gas nearby plan accordingly.

    • Shelby R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Creek Side Resort
      Aug. 29, 2022

      Creek Side Resort

      A Great Stop In Kansas

      A nice little campground near Hays! The site was well kept and was an easy pull through, full hookup. Nice quiet campground.

    • m
      Camper-submitted photo from Creek Side Resort
      Aug. 8, 2022

      Creek Side Resort

      Great Overnight Stop

      I am rating this as an overnight stop. Very easy online reservation and communication. We pulled in late and a map was on office door with clear instructions to our site. Campground was easy to navigate and very clean. Level spots, perfect for an easy pull in and set up for the night.

    • B
      Camper-submitted photo from Creek Side Resort
      Jul. 30, 2022

      Creek Side Resort

      Great place to stop for a night - but not to stay

      5 stars for the brand new facilities, man-made duck pond, and “Flicks by the Crick.”

      1 star a nasty bathroom with a shower holding a hair clog that look like something Chewbacca hacked up and for spaces packed so close together I can see my neighbor’s nose hair.

      It feels like the owners want to squeeze every ounce of revenue out of this few acre spot, making sacrifices along the way.

      It was, however, worth my $42/nt charge since it’s close to the highway and saved me from boondocking.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Creek Side Resort
      Jul. 19, 2022

      Creek Side Resort

      Super Nice Resort

      New and clean. Very nice place to stay. Some sites don’t have sewer hookups although they have an on-site dump station.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Creek Side Resort
      Jul. 18, 2022

      Creek Side Resort

      Very Nice, Clean & Close to Hays

      This is a very nice campground. Very new, clean and easy to stay at. Not all sites have full hookup although they have an easy access dump station in the park.

    • Stirling W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Bluff State Park Page Creek Area
      Jul. 9, 2022

      Cedar Bluff State Park Page Creek Area

      Secluded and restful

      Plenty of primitive spots available on a Saturday in July - it was hot though. Looked like the electric sites were pretty full. Sites right on the lake and the bath house is nearby for many of the sites.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Ellis Lakeside Campground
      Jul. 8, 2022

      Ellis Lakeside Campground

      Great for over night

      We needed a place to stop for the night and this fit the bill. Each site had a picnic table, fire pit, water, and electric. However we didn’t use any of it. We did use the showers. For a campground they were clean enough. Shower was roomy, with hooks on the wall and a bench. Better than some campgrounds we’ve stayed at.

    • Cameron F.
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeeney KOA
      Jul. 1, 2022

      Wakeeney KOA

      Excellent pitstop if you are traveling along I70!

      While there isn't much to do in the area, it is a great spot to stop for a day. Safe, well kept, and lots of amenities. Basketball, cornhole, swimming pool, playground, FREE COFFEE, clean shower facilities, and a beautiful view of the rolling plains.

      The owners go above and beyond to make sure their guests are taken care of. We were tent camping and as we were driving in, they sent us a message to warn us about rain. During the storm the internet went out, so the next morning they gave everyone a free bag of ice.



    Guide to Ransom

    Camping near Ransom, Kansas, offers a mix of serene landscapes and convenient amenities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.

    What to do

    • Fishing and Water Activities: Many campgrounds are near lakes or rivers. For example, at Horse Thief Reservoir, visitors often enjoy fishing, with one reviewer noting, "I don’t fish but see and hear fish jumping all the time."
    • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the natural beauty of the area. Campers at Cedar Bluff State Park Page Creek Area appreciate the privacy and space between sites, making it a great spot for peaceful walks.
    • Wildlife Watching: Birdwatching is a hit at places like Ellis Lakeside Campground, where one camper mentioned, "Did see some cool birds though."

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers often rave about cleanliness. One visitor at Creek Side Resort said, "Beautiful and super clean. Amazing bathhouse and coffee house."
    • Friendly Atmosphere: Many reviews highlight the welcoming vibe. A family at Wakeeney KOA shared, "The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming and obviously take pride in this campground."
    • Convenient Locations: Campgrounds like Wakeeney KOA are praised for their easy access to highways, making them perfect for travelers. One camper noted, "It was a comfortable stay right on the highway to Denver."

    What you should know

    • Bug Spray is Essential: Campers at Ellis Lakeside Campground warn about bugs, especially near the creek. One reviewer mentioned, "Super buggy and just in a slightly strange area of town."
    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Creek Side Resort pointed out, "1 star for a nasty bathroom with a shower holding a hair clog."
    • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Horse Thief Reservoir advised, "Spots can fill up quick so be sure you call ahead."

    Tips for camping with families

    • Plan for Activities: Kids will love the amenities at places like Wakeeney KOA, where one family enjoyed the pool and playground. They said, "My kiddos LOVED the pool."
    • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make family camping easier. A camper at Cedar Bluff State Park Page Creek Area mentioned, "Self pay station was available for those wishing to stay who didn’t book before 12 noon."
    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places that offer activities for kids. One reviewer at Creek Side Resort noted, "Cabins also available for rent," which can be a great option for families.

    Tips from RVers

    • Check Hookups: Make sure your campground has the right hookups for your RV. Campers at Ellis Lakeside Campground appreciated the availability of electric hookups, stating, "It had water and electric for $25."
    • Level Sites Matter: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A visitor at Wakeeney KOA mentioned, "Level spots, perfect for an easy pull in and set up for the night."
    • Be Prepared for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Ellis Lakeside Campground noted, "There was at least 15 RVs there on a Tuesday night."

    Camping near Ransom, Kansas, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!