Best Dispersed Camping near Stilwell, KS

Dispersed Camping Reviews near Stilwell, KS

16 Reviews of 3 Stilwell Campgrounds

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  Lee F.

  Guide

  May. 6, 2023

  Montrose 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.

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  Leni K.

  Ranger

  Jun. 6, 2022

  Montrose 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.

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  Sarah

  Traveler

  Nov. 29, 2020

  Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

  montrose conservation area missouri

  this little off the beaten path camp ground his paved roads, boat access for 2 areas 1 near the damn which closes a gate after 10pm, we use the other area near the conservation station(although ive never seen anyone there) park rangers are mostly non existent , they do drive through, they are quite nice an most the time never stop just smile an wave, there some fire spots but be kind an put up rocks that you can find along the shore, there is bathroom facilities and a dumpster behind the conservation building.

  the area is surrounded by trees but the area is clean, nice soft grass, there are pecan an walnut trees so watch out for your heads when its fall lol . you can fish, boat and swim but i recommend  water shoes. the water is very shallow most the time its only chest deep out in the middle. there is loads of wildlife to see an arent much scared of humans, racoons,beavers, crane, squirrels,dear,owls an much more. theres also blackberries in the fall. 

  all in all a very nice quiet little free camp area. we go all the time.

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  John G.

  Traveler

  Apr. 1, 2024

  Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

  Quiet spot

  This is a small remote lake of about 160 acres water area. A county road takes you through the area and across the dam. There are gravel pull off areas and a lakeside gravel road. The pit toilet is not well maintained. Not suitable for larger vehicles.

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  T N.

  Traveler

  Oct. 15, 2022

  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.

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  Mark D.

  Traveler

  Apr. 25, 2025

  Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

  Enjoyed Our Stay

  Large grass area available for tents or campers. No specific camp locations. No fire rings or picnic tables. Pit toilets are as expected.

  Shallow muddy water but it does attract wildlife. A bit of road noise but tolerable. Perfect for our one night stay.

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  Andi P.

  Guide

  Aug. 28, 2023

  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. 🤣

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  Katie B.

  Guide

  Oct. 31, 2025

  Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

  Great stop for the night

  Pulled in late and left early. Lots of level grassy space available, and the lake looked really nice. A few other overnighters were there. Not too much time is added if you’re traveling i70. Poop on the toilet seat in the pit toilet so we waited until we got to a gas station in the morning. People are animals.

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  Rick M.

  Ranger

  Jul. 16, 2025

  Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

  7-day limit. No trash cans or water, but it's free.

  There's sun by the bathrooms, and there's shade in the forested campground. Everything is as great as it can be, aside from missing trash cans, and ideally water and grey dump, but that's usually rare to find water and a grey dump at a free site.

  I'm starting to think that Kansas has a 7-day limit instead of a 14 because this is the second time that a Kansas park official came to the door and said we need to leave. So I'm going to treat all Kansas places as a 7-day limit.