2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA houses upscale glamping options with year-round availability, featuring private cabins with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control. Spacious sites accommodate families and groups looking for elevated comfort without sacrificing modern amenities. One guest shared, "Great place to stay, and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery and wood was a nice touch." The glamping accommodations offer showers, toilets, and picnic tables just steps away. Perry State Park Campground also offers glamping-style cabins with lakeside views and proximity to water recreation.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kansas City specializes in family-oriented luxury camping experiences with themed activities and events that run throughout the season. The park includes special weekend events, swimming pools, and organized entertainment specifically designed for families seeking a premium outdoor adventure. A recent visitor mentioned, "My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and we're barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep. So much fun activities for the kids to do to keep them entertained." Watkins Mill State Park Campground provides another glamping campsite option with cabins situated near hiking trails and a historic site. Most properties require reservations, with peak season running from April through October, though some luxury accommodations remain available year-round with advance booking.
"Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch."
"I’m in my 30s traveling solo and this stop was a great place to regroup and take advantage of their amenities like shower, laundry, etc. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly."
"We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only."
"Electric sites, no water, but water spigots were scattered around the campground. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites."
Available this weekend
from $14 - $46 / night
"My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and we're barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep."
"Super easy to pull in and set up. Plenty of spots.Only a few signs with a map so i took a picture on my phone and used that. Water on each site which is a luxury.
Stayed for 2 nights. Easy breezin"
"Only complaint, cold shower in facility near marina. I would recommend a spot closer to marina if you're not In an RV. We were a rooftop tent and could heat distant trains all night."
"Free laundry, (only 1 washer & dryer per bath area) showers, and right on the lake. Has tent camping up to 14 days, and its pretty laid back and clean."
"We stayed in Loop C and there’s bathrooms scattered all around the loop, pets welcome, no visitors past 10pm and no fires past midnight."
"Nice little secluded campground on a small lake. The campground has a playground and clean facilities. Makes for a great family camping option."
"Great little lake. Good fishing, great locations for kayaking and paddle boarding. the camp can get crowded quick and it's a toss up who will be around and how well behaved. "
"All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming."
"The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $14 - $40 / night
"Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view."
"The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"
"Both electric and primitive sites are available."
"The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground."
"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."
"This campground is close to home for us, but we love it as a quick get away. It has beautiful, tree-covered campsites that offer direct access to the lake. "
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $10 / night
ScoutFree laundry, (only 1 washer & dryer per bath area) showers, and right on the lake. Has tent camping up to 14 days, and its pretty laid back and clean. Huge facilities, no electric for tent spots but they have it in bathrooms. Fire pits and picnic table. Buy 3- get 4 nights for seniors 62+.
ScoutI went with my daughter. We had a wonderful time! It was a nice clean campsite well cared for. Just what you want for camping.
TravelerOur camp site was great! We stayed in Loop C and there’s bathrooms scattered all around the loop, pets welcome, no visitors past 10pm and no fires past midnight. Nice and peaceful and everyone around was courteous and friendly. 10/10 recommend staying here. Lots of acorns, if you stay under any trees so be aware! Also, there was sites that are one camper can fit in and other sites that have two right next to each other for family camping together!
ScoutWe loved our stay here, will definitely stay again. There were many shady sites and camp hosts were great. Hiking nearby too
GuidePaved roads with some paved campsites and some gravel campsites. Clean bathrooms with separate, private showers. Coin operated laundry. 3.8 mile paved lake trail with easy rating.
GuideHere on a late August weekend and this campground is only 25 % full. Not sure if it’s because everyone thought it would be hot or because kids just went back to school. But we are enjoying having the place mostly to ourselves.
GuideWe stopped here for one night on our trip from Texas to Iowa - very nice campground! It’s well kept, clean, and nice facilities. The site wasn’t very level, but other than that, it was great.
TravelerThe renovations they just did to this campground are fantastic and really surprising to find in a state park. Most of the campsites were paved to an extent, but where we stayed they all had large concrete slabs that covered the picnic area as well as the landing site for the RV. It was very nice. They have planted new trees, so eventually it will have plenty of shade. The bathrooms were also clean. The sites were spread out and we had plenty of room to ourselves. The park as a whole was very nice and well maintained, as was the town. I would definitely stay here again!
ScoutNice little tuck away close to town but far away enough you can consider it a get away they have rv parking and cabins
Glamping and cabin camping options near Tonganoxie, Kansas provide access to outdoor recreation within a 30-mile radius of this small city in northeastern Kansas. The region sits at approximately 850 feet elevation with moderate humidity levels throughout the summer camping season. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, though several offer year-round accommodations with varying levels of amenities.
Hiking trails and overlooks: Weston Bend State Park Campground features well-maintained hiking trails leading to scenic Missouri River overlooks. "The trails were the best feature of this park. The campground was small and not very many campsites for tents. The restroom/showers were modern," notes Chad K.
Lakeside recreation: Russell Crites Primitive in Hillsdale State Park offers multiple water activities with rentable equipment. "There are kayaks and canoes to rent, there is a great marina, fishing, and tons of water access opportunities for private kayaks. The people are friendly and so fun," shares Jamie S.
Archery practice: Outdoor enthusiasts can practice at the dedicated bow range at Hillsdale State Park. "It has a great bow range for siting in and practicing with your bow. You can even climb towers to practice shooting from 'tree-stand' elevations," mentions Jason W.
Clean facilities: Many visitors praise the maintenance standards at Weston Bend State Park Campground, particularly the bathrooms. "These are the cleanest bathrooms and facilities that I have been to I think Mabye ever. The camp hosts were super nice stop by to make sure that I was all set up and didn't need any help," reports Lauri J.
Shaded sites: Camp Branch Campground offers electric sites with ample tree cover. "Nice level camping spots both all electric, water, and sewer and minimal utilities. Some sites close to water. Great fishing, hiking, and 18 hole golf course close by," notes Mike D.
Fishing access: Camp Branch Campground provides easy lake access for anglers. "Always have fun and decent fishing staff are friendly and so are the park rangers can leave my phone in bathroom or shower house and go back to campsite and nobody takes it," explains Leland L.
Train noise: Multiple reviews mention frequent train noise at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA. "Trains passed by really loudly all night long - it finally stopped at about 5am. We stayed on a Friday night," warns LauraJane B.
Limited waterfront sites: Despite lake proximity at Hillsdale State Park, waterfront sites are limited. "Unfortunately, the waterside sites are minimal and most seem to be RV sites. We often find ourselves in a field with port-a-potties instead of lakeside with views," cautions Cate S.
Seasonal closures: Some facilities close during off-season. "Due to unseasonably cold weather they shut off water with no notice and halfway through our stay. Ended up leaving early since we had no water," reports Bridget U. about Crow's Creek Campground.
Playground access: Lone Star Lake Park provides family-friendly facilities. "The campground has a playground and clean facilities. Makes for a great family camping option," suggests Tommie J.
Camp Branch amenities: Families appreciate the well-maintained facilities. "During the camping season this campground has nice large shower houses and clean bathrooms. They sell ice and firewood at gates. Pleasant campground, very nice lake. I camp with kids from infant through 18 and hot showers and decent bathrooms are a must for us," shares Charlotte B.
Off-peak visits: For a quieter family experience, consider timing. "We have started staying here last couple of years. Nice big spots with electric only. It is quite a ways to shower house but much quieter than other campgrounds on Smithville lake. More family friendly," recommends Robin R.
Full hookup options: Smiths Fork Recreation Area provides complete amenities for RVers. "Of everywhere Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water (2) and Sewer at every campsite. At just $30 per day it is a steal!" shares Don M.
Site leveling: Some sites require additional equipment. "Some sites are a long walk to any facilities," notes J Chad N. about Camp Branch Campground, while another camper mentions at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA: "Easy check in friendly folks. Level site. Pull through FHU everything worked as expected. Would stay here again."
Site spacing: RV sites at Smith's Fork offer good separation. "These RV spots have great shade, are spaced nicely apart, and are a quick walk to the lake! Amazing sunsets!" reports Steven N.
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