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Guide
Definitely not great but worked for us because of the location. For one you are right next to a truck stop which may not be bad if you are in a RV, but in a tent you can hear every truck the whole night. They have RV and tent sites that’s are basically the same but cost changes. 25 for tent site and like 45 I think for RV.
Guide
Nice efficient campground. Fairly small for a KOA but has all the usual amenities. Good clean bathhouse (showers, toilets). Laundry facilities. Nice tent sites on flat ground covered in grass and shaded by trees. Very pastoral setting. Very nice overnight camping spot while traveling.
LegendThis is a sweet little campground. Just off the interstate, but far enough away that you don’t hear the traffic. Staff is super nice and helpful. Wifi is decent. Dog park is generous size. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. There is an outside sink for use if you are tent camping. Nice playground for the kiddos and pool. It’s a small KOA but I highly recommend it.
Guide
This is a great free camping site in western Kansas right off 36 Hwy. Free for tents and RV’s if you boondock. $25 fee to hookup to electric and water. Shower house and bathrooms were a little run down, but worked just the same as a 5 star hotel. Pizza Hut, Dollar General and gas stations within walking distance. Our stay was quiet and we were the only campers. Right behind the city public works facility so there was some noise and traffic there but not at all annoying.
Guide
Also coin laundry. Close to highway, but quiet at night. I slept well. Some shady sites for tent. Cooled off good at night. Good stopover while traveling.
ScoutJust a nice, quiet little spot of land with basic but well-maintained facilities. No forests, lake, trails, or any of that, but in this part of the state such things don’t exist anyway. Perfect as a stopover on the Great Journey between Kansas and Colorado.
GuideI stayed here on my first night in Kansas. The campground is nicely tucked away from the Main Highway. The bathrooms were clean and I got a free shower! I got here in the evening and there were plenty of spaces. I think there might have been two other campers. If you’re a bit road weary and need a place to crash I would recommend this spot.
TravelerReasonably priced, one of few campgrounds in western Kansas off of 70. Level concrete pads, fhu. Campground manager/owner? Lady was very kind and helpful. Last minute booking for us with no issues. If you are looking for a stop on the way to or from Colorado or other western states, stop in for the night and support this campground.
Traveler
The sites are tiny and made for RVs. There is no exclusive tent or primitive camping area. The reservoir is primarily used by jet skis and a few power boats. You can swim, but the water is murky brown.
Guide1 mile away is the worlds largest easel, across the street is a sunflower field when in season. Property was nice. Stayed 1 night in a tent, until the storm came in. Ended up sleeping in my car due to the extremely flat land of KS and a severe thunderstorm. Facility was clean, showers were not. Wasn’t busy at all.
LegendWe were on our way to Colorado, and since we were KOA Rewards members, we decided to stop at this KOA. As the proprietor told us, this campground was just a stopover for those passing through, and that is exactly how it felt. By the next morning, just about all of the other campers were gone. When we first got there, we went to our campsite which was supposed to have electricity and be close to water. It had neither. However, the guy we talked to was kind enough to let us move to a site with both since there weren’t that many other campers. One thing that I discovered about Kansas is that there aren’t many trees as the campgrounds, including this one. Fortunately, the night was cold and breezy, so the sun wasn’t uncomfortable. We built a fire in our little Solo stove to cook hot dogs, and the owner came over to ask if we had a fire. I showed him that it was in our portable Solo stove so it wouldn’t damage the ground. Apparently, ground fires are forbidden in the area, especially since Kansas gets very little rain. There are recreational opportunities, whether or not they get used. There is a swimming pool(which was closed), a basketball goal, and a playground. There is an interesting old house with a windmill next door, but it is on private property. It is, however, great for a photograph. Overall, it’s not too bad of a campground, but there’s not much to do. It is best for those who are passing through to other destinations.
GuideContext: I would not rate this campground 4 stars for destination camping, but I would like folks to know it is a great stop-over. Typical trusted KOA cleanliness and quality. Full hookups, some shade and nice grounds for kids and pets. Friendly staff, wifi was good enough for online school; 4g cell coverage, cable too if you are set up in your rig. Good health protocols during CV19. Clean bathrooms and sites. Camp grills, but no fire pits (it can be windy, but this campground's layout offers some blocking particularly to the south end). After crossing Kansas from east to west, this is a great stop-over. Also, if leaving Colorado late traveling west to east, same benefit.
RangerThis KOA has full hookups and nice level sites. The park is also super conveniently located to the interstate, so it’s the perfect place to pull off for the night.
The park does have a cute playground complete with old farm equipment and a small pool. The grass is all well kept and the bathrooms were very clean.
The town of Goodland is not known as a tourist attraction by any means but they are hiding a secret there, and it resides within walking distance of the KOA. Take your camera and venture around the block from the campground to a quaint park with giant ( over 20 foot tall) easel. Atop that easel sits an equally oversized rendition of the Vangogh sunflower painting- fitting for Kansas.
So, if you missed the giant ball of twine further up the highway- be sure you check out what has to be the largest art piece in the lower 48!
TravelerGreat stop for a night! We got in superblayw, after dark, and felt totally comfortable setting up. Bathroom and showers are convenient too!
GuideNice little park, shelters, fairly level grassy sites. Next to municiple airport, had a plane land and take off again around 23:30, otherwise it was quiet. Restrooms and showers were totally acceptable for the price charged (free with no electric or water hookups)
Traveler3 day limit. $25 for electric hook-up. Free for primitive. Shower house. Located off Hwy 36, behind the Firehouse.
TravelerI loved this spot. It was a Hail Mary when road tripping without much else around! There are men’s and women’s showers/bathrooms, but there were dead crickets everywhere and didn’t seem to be well maintained (no shower curtain either). That said, it was a hot, free shower after days on the road, so I thought it was great. Lots of flat land and several spots. Very very windy at night.
TravelerNice water & elec hook ups. Grassy sites. Very little shade. Dropbox for fees but no fees posted.; Internet said $25/ night so that’s what we paid. Rest rooms not overly clean. Two showers and two toilets on each side (men’s & women’s). No doors/ curtains on toilets or showers.
ScoutClosed
ScoutFoster grove Campground is permanently closed. Primitive camping still available
TravelerIf you know what to expect in eastern Colorado this place will be great. We needed a spot to stay overnight on a trip to the Denver area and Wray was just the spot. Full hook ups, nice showers, even laundry. Looks like some area workers may use this for full time rv’ing, but it was very quiet. Kody and his wife were very easy to reach and communication was great. They really made it easy to make a reservation. Plus, the sunset was pretty awesome. Not The prettiest campground, but it fit the bill for us.
GuideThe host is super sweet, the park is well maintained. The bathrooms are clean, sites are level, reasonably priced. Great for overnight or long term.
ScoutThis site is a little tight on space when they are busy, but management is very friendly and accommodating. The small town is also very quaint and peaceful and pretty. Just know that the streets roll up at 9pm.
TravelerWe stayed in Wray from August 2019 to January 2021 very clean and quite little Park . We are fulltimeers and travel with my husband's work. Just all around great place !! Would definitely stay again. Great prices and really good wifi. !!
TravelerThis campground is positioned perfectly to receive weary travelers. It has all the amenities one could ask for. We enjoy traveling to Colorado and will most likely be a repeat visitor.
TravelerNice KOA.. refurbing the bathrooms but have a Stahla rental trailer shower /bathroom. We don’t usually use campground bathrooms so it doesn’t matter..Gravel spaces, friendly staff, not cramped. Playground for the kids! Our space had a “personal” very small fenced 6’x8’ dog area
TravelerI wouldn’t recommend to stay for vacation here but this is a perfect stop for an overnight stop headed in or out of Denver. Very friendly people and very clean bathrooms. Incredibly easy check in and they have an after-hours process that is so convenient and quick. They have wifi and include a remote with check-in. There’s no recycling in Goodland but there’s plenty of trash receptacles at this KOA. Conveniently located close to a Walmart, coffee shop and restaurants as well as the Van Gogh painting.
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