Best Campgrounds near Valley Center, KS

Campgrounds near Valley Center, Kansas primarily consist of established RV parks and campground facilities with limited dispersed camping options. The region includes several popular sites such as USI RV Park, All Seasons RV Park, and Wichita's Spring Lake RV Resort, which offer a range of accommodations including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Most camping areas are located within a 30-mile radius of Valley Center, with several options clustered around Wichita and surrounding communities like Goddard, Newton, and Halstead. Mixed-use campgrounds with both tent and RV facilities are common, though RV camping dominates the local scene.

Camping in this region typically requires reservations, especially during peak travel seasons, with most sites offering full hookups for RVs including electric, water, and sewer connections. Many campgrounds feature 50-amp service to accommodate larger vehicles, along with amenities such as showers, restrooms, and dump stations. The area experiences hot summers and cold winters, with spring and fall offering the most moderate camping conditions. Road access is generally good with most sites accessible via paved roads, making travel feasible for most vehicle types. Several sites maintain year-round operations, though seasonal considerations should be noted. As one visitor noted about All Seasons RV Park, "We arrived after 10pm the man in the office had our paperwork ready for us and escorted us to our lot. It was a huge level lot."

Campers frequently mention the cleanliness and convenience of local RV parks as primary advantages when staying near Valley Center. The proximity to Wichita allows easy access to urban amenities while providing a camping base. Lake access is available at sites like Santa Fe Lake and Harvey County East Park, where boating and fishing opportunities enhance the camping experience. While some campgrounds feature natural settings with fishing ponds and open spaces, others are more utilitarian with closely spaced sites designed primarily for overnight travelers. A review of Spring Lake RV Resort highlighted these mixed offerings: "Well kept property. Clean bathrooms. Only communal fire rings and picnic tables. Country Highway sounds. Safe area and friendly patrons." Military personnel can access additional camping options at McConnell Air Force Base facilities, which receive positive reviews for their convenient location and recreational amenities.

Best Camping Sites Near Valley Center, Kansas (65)

    1. USI RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Park City, KS
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 838-8699

    $45 - $46 / night

    "Close to everywhere, flat gravel sites, friendly owners and employees, full hookups, nice dog park and kid's playground."

    2. All Seasons RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Goddard, KS
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 722-1154

    $45 - $50 / night

    "Surrounded by open fields so we were able to fall asleep to the crickets. Such an easy stop for a cross country trip."

    "We arrived around 9pm and left at 9am. I had booked at 4pm but they never emailed me a spot number nor left me a paper registration. I called them at 9pm and they answered. Very impressed."

    3. Harvey County East Park

    9 Reviews
    Walton, KS
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 283-5420

    "I also like how they put boat docks behind all of the lake side sites. The swim area is nice but often crowded on the weekends. This campground has both 50 and 30 amp sites."

    "Sandy beaches at most of the tent campsites are our favorite things about this lake! Also, super affordable camping."

    4. Rvino - Camp the Range

    2 Reviews
    Park City, KS
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 838-8699

    $47 - $83 / night

    "Also known As: Camp The Range Just outside of Wichita, near WSU is this tucked away tree lined RV park."

    5. Santa Fe Lake

    10 Reviews
    Augusta, KS
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 775-9926

    "This is a nice smaller lake that is fairly close to Wichita. Great staff on board. Electric only but the office lets you fill your fresh water tank by the entrance and there is a dump station."

    "Great trails to walk, hike and bike. Pricey. Privately owned."

    6. Wichita’s Spring Lake RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Halstead, KS
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 223-2412

    "Country Highway sounds. Safe area and friendly patrons."

    7. Lake Afton Park

    8 Reviews
    Garden Plain, KS
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 794-2774

    "Great time to chill and hangout around the fire. Good facilities great time riding bikes"

    "Lake view is great and the sites are big! Ranger lives on site and super helpful!!"

    8. Krueger Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    McConnell AFB, KS
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 759-6999

    "All the shopping and food locations on base are less than 3 minutes from the campground and off base food and shopping is less than 10 minutes away."

    9. Air Capital RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Haysville, KS
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 201-1250

    "Got tired of driving and found this RV Park on Dyrt App. Nice clean looking park easy to get in and around. We had no reservations and they were almost full but enough for us"

    10. Military Park McConnell AFB FamCamp

    1 Review
    McConnell AFB, KS
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 759-6999

    "All the shopping and food locations on base are less than 3 minutes from the campground and off base food and shopping is less than 10 minutes away."

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Recent Reviews near Valley Center, KS

194 Reviews of 65 Valley Center Campgrounds


  • Heidi S.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Napawalla Park

    Great road trip layover

    My husband and I did a zero mile day. This place was great to have as a day spot. Hot showers, clean bathrooms. Quiet. Walking distance to a gas station market and a Mexican restaurant.

  • Terry M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Harvey County East Park

    Always a great spot

    Been camping here since I was a kid, always try to camp at catfish point. Nice and quiet and a great peaceful place to relax.

  • Calvin F.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Deweese Campground

    Haven but with skeeters

    Lovely drive out here and it’s always nice to know there will be a place to pull in when taking backroad trips and there is nowhere to park let alone pull in for a night.

  • Terry M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Harvey County West Park

    Great relaxing spot

    Great place, been camping here since I kid in Boy Scouts. Good spot for kayaking, and if you're a fisherman I hear it's a good place.

  • Travis H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2025

    All Seasons RV Park

    In and out

    We arrived around 9pm and left at 9am. I had booked at 4pm but they never emailed me a spot number nor left me a paper registration. I called them at 9pm and they answered. Very impressed. Not impressed with lot size. I have never seen a lot where both campers didnt have room to out out their awnings. Very tight. Otherwise fine.

  • Lady Phyre  ☆.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Marion Cove

    Lakeshore Primitive Camping

    There are a couple sites that you can park right next to with covered picnic tables and lots of tent only sites that are an easy walk. The reservoir is huge and accommodates boating, fishing, and swimming. It's reasonable priced at $10 per night. Reservations can be made up to 4 days in advance. #5 & #6 are right next to each other and would make a great area for larger groups. Check out Marion Cove on Recreation.gov for reservation details. Happy camping!

  • papa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Harvey County West Park

    Best fishing

    Awsome little lake, plenty of camping and the fishing is the best.

  • papa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Lake Afton Park

    Nice little spot

    Camped here a couple of times, small lake that in the heat of summer has bad algea bloom. Use to have drag boat races here not sure if they do any more. I will visit it again.

  • papa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2025

    East Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park

    100s of spots

    Many spots to choose from, the primitive area is where i like to be. Right on the water. Every area has a camp host and electrical spots have wifi that is actually good


Guide to Valley Center

Campgrounds near Valley Center, Kansas consist primarily of established RV parks and campground facilities located within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at approximately 1,350 feet elevation in the flat plains of south-central Kansas, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F. Most campsites near Valley Center operate year-round but experience their highest occupancy during spring and fall when temperatures moderate.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Harvey County East Park features several fishing areas around its lake. "We are traveling from AZ to SC in our 33 foot bumper pull. This park was just what we needed after 6 days of traveling. The lake was beautiful, the trees were still pretty full with fall foliage, and it was very quiet," notes one camper at Harvey County East Park.

Mountain biking: Santa Fe Lake offers trails for various skill levels. "The mountain bike trails as well as hiking trails are perfect for beginners to experts. It is large enough for wake but we love taking our kayaks out," according to a visitor at Santa Fe Lake.

Swimming: Several campgrounds maintain swimming areas during summer months. A visitor to Harvey County East Park mentions, "Relaxing and clean swimming area. Bathroom was clean."

RC track access: McConnell AFB recreation area provides unique activities beyond standard camping. A visitor notes, "There are 3 fishing ponds, RC track and a paint ball course," making it stand out from other camping options in the area.

What campers like

Affordability: Many camping areas near Valley Center offer reasonable rates compared to other regions. One camper at Santa Fe Lake shared, "It was $32 to stay the night, and the showers were coin-op. The view over the lake was gorgeous when we woke up."

Convenience to Wichita: All Seasons RV Park provides easy access to urban amenities. A camper notes, "It a destination park but it is convenient to Wichita and is great as a overnight stop. We've been here 2 times and have had great service from the staff and it's always easy to book."

Clean facilities: Visitors frequently mention well-maintained grounds and bathrooms. At Wichita's Spring Lake RV Resort, a camper reports, "Gravel sites. Great, robust WIFI. Clean, modern bathrooms and showers."

Large sites: Some campgrounds offer spacious camping areas. An All Seasons RV Park visitor mentioned, "The sites had gravel and were level. We had a pull through site with 50 amp service, water and sewer that fit our 40 ft Motorhome towing a Jeep."

What you should know

Water hookup limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictions on water connections. At Harvey County East Park, "The water hookups are shared between sites and currently have signs reading, '15 MINUTE TIME LIMIT. Do Not Leave Water Hose Connected, Even If You Have A Splitter.'"

Site placement variations: Lake Afton Park has unusual campsite arrangements. One camper observed, "Most screwed up backward spot choices I've ever seen. Seriously. Does not make sense. Clean area but seriously the spots..."

Alcohol policies: Not all campgrounds permit alcohol consumption. Santa Fe Lake specifically prohibits alcohol on premises, which differs from other area campgrounds.

Site spacing: Many RV parks feature closely positioned sites. A visitor to Air Capital RV Park noted, "Backin site, very close together, concrete, but not level. Verizon signal great, close to groceries and restaurants."

Tips for camping with families

Look for playground amenities: USI RV Park offers facilities specifically for children. "The bathrooms are super clean, there is a very nice playground and fenced dog run," reports one visitor.

Consider swimming access: Harvey County East Park maintains swimming areas suitable for families. "This is a Great place for families to enjoy spending time with one another! Love the cleanliness of bathrooms and outdoors! Lots of fish!" shares a camper.

Try beach camping: Some locations feature sandy beach areas. A camper at Harvey County East Park noted, "Sandy beaches at most of the tent campsites are our favorite things about this lake! Also, super affordable camping."

Weekend planning: Popular swimming areas get crowded during peak times. A Harvey County East Park visitor mentioned, "The swim area is nice but often crowded on the weekends."

Tips from RVers

Late arrival protocols: Many campgrounds accommodate after-hours check-ins. At All Seasons RV Park, "We arrived around 9pm and left at 9am. I had booked at 4pm but they never emailed me a spot number nor left me a paper registration. I called them at 9pm and they answered. Very impressed."

Big rig considerations: Krueger Recreation Area provides full hookup sites suitable for larger vehicles. "A nice site with full hook ups co-located next to the base lakes. Small but a nice little gem," reports a military camper.

Black tank services: When needing to service RV systems, some campgrounds offer better facilities. "Needed a FHU site to flush the black tank near Wichita. Backin site, very close together, concrete, but not level," notes a visitor to Air Capital RV Park.

Site leveling: Many campsites require minor adjustments. Lake Afton Park campers note, "Not a bad place sites are not level but for 14$ a night for water and electric not bad."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Valley Center, KS?

According to TheDyrt.com, Valley Center, KS offers a wide range of camping options, with 65 campgrounds and RV parks near Valley Center, KS and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Valley Center, KS?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Valley Center, KS is USI RV Park with a 4-star rating from 3 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Valley Center, KS?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Valley Center, KS.

What parks are near Valley Center, KS?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Valley Center, KS that allow camping, notably El Dorado Lake and Marion Reservoir.