Best Camping near Winona, KS

Winona, KS is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Winona is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Winona, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Winona, KS (22)

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89 Reviews of 22 Winona Campgrounds


  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Plains Camping
    Oct. 24, 2024

    High Plains Camping

    Great pizza

    High Plains Camping is under new ownership and management since 2022. The managers, Jana and Andy are very wonderful, very helpful. They have a lot of plans to reconstruct the facility. It’s tired, but clean. They do have a cafe “Grub n Chug”. Great pizza and beer at a reasonable price. The camp sites in section 300/400 are spacious with full utilities.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Tree RV Park
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Pine Tree RV Park

    Older park many long term

    Most sites have full hook ups. The electric is in sort of a central pedestal, and people are snaking cords to it 4 campers per pedestal No showers or bathrooms. My site did not have a dump. $32 Rather expensive for no amenities Right off the highway Lots of nice trees so there’s shade Not too noisy Many big rigs here I have T-Mobile and I had only one bar

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Goodland KOA

    Top

    • nice place with a small pool

    • perfect restrooms

    • very clean and top support from the staffs.

    • fair price

    • charming surroundings

    • good playground for the kids

  • Rosie M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kansas Country Inn & RV Park
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Kansas Country Inn & RV Park

    A place to park with electric and water.

    This was a convenient place to stop for the day. Has full hookups. Keep in mind it is right by a highway, so there was a lot of traffic sounds.

  • Katie L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Canyon Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Timber Canyon Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    One night in Timber Canyon

    These spaces are blocked from the wind and feel more private than the Lakeview campground, but you are a bit further from bathrooms/dumpsters. Primitive spaces had a picnic table and fire ring, and you’ll likely find a little “cove” all to yourself. Most people seemed to be RV camping in the sites that provided hookups and water.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from High Plains Camping
    Jun. 16, 2024

    High Plains Camping

    Easy access, kind, and clean.

    I stopped for just one night on my way to Colorado in a baby 13 foot travel trailer and they were kind enough to put me back in the corner so I could watch the beautiful Kansas Sunset, and away from the big rigs. Big clean, hot and free showers with good water pressure. 

  • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Canyon Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park
    Jun. 6, 2024

    Timber Canyon Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    Gorgeous lake view

    I stayed for one night on the site with the covered shelter, and it worked out wonderfully because we had a huge lightning storm in the middle of the night. This is a beautiful and well maintained campground. This particular site would be difficult for family with young children because it is far away from the pit toilet.

  • Angie A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kansas Country Inn & RV Park
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Kansas Country Inn & RV Park

    Small yet convenient

    Very friendly staff. Convenient for an overnight stay. Affordable. Thankful for electricity as it was cold. Watch for the thorny burrs that get all over shoes especially if you have a dog…. Would be very painful for them. RVs very close to one another. Never accessed the bathhouse yet one was available with a combo. Good WiFi

  • Samuel H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Apache Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park
    Oct. 13, 2023

    Apache Campground — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    Windy

    38 Mph wind gusts all night long made for some miserable camping. Not sure if that’s normal around here or not. 305 & 304 are probably the only primitive campgrounds I would stay at, all the others are too close to the road and eachother with no privacy. A permit is required, mine cost $12.75, they can be purchased from the kiosk at the park entrance. Excellent phone service with Verizon.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Kansas Country Inn & RV Park
    Sep. 24, 2023

    Kansas Country Inn & RV Park

    Pretty basic and inexpensive

    The campers are right next to each other. They are arranged in groups of four around the central utility area. Everything works. There is a swimming, pool and showers and bathrooms.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Goodland KOA

    Loved this little KOA

    This 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.

  • s
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    May. 7, 2023

    Goodland KOA

    Good Stopover

    Nice 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

  • Jose` D.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Plains Camping
    Apr. 11, 2023

    High Plains Camping

    Nice clean rv park

    Friendly folks running the show, very good size sites for long rigs and all hookups work great. Only downside is the goats head burs are present. Don’t walk around barefoot you’ll regret it.

  • jeanine B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park
    Apr. 9, 2023

    Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    Great little spot but few toilets open

    Unexpectedly pretty and quiet little lake. We got a good spot but some are close together and not private. Worst problem is only one outhouse a bit of a walk away for ALL THESE FAMILIES HERE ON EASTER SUNDAY. They definitely should have had the toilets opened ...lots of kids and where are they hitting the head?

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    Jan. 3, 2023

    Goodland KOA

    It's a KOA! Great overnight stop going through western Kansas

    Great place to stay overnight or longer if Goodland is your final destination.  It's a KOA so everything is up to par with the brand.  Offices and facilities are maintained and clean.  Pool was a nice welcome for the kids and I. Playground had lots of kids playing at it and everyone was happy.  Definitely would stay here again.

  • Sam W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whistle Stop RV and Antiques
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Whistle Stop RV and Antiques

    $39 and By the highway but... very clean

    It's very expensive per night here and u will be right by the highway I'm sleeping out of the back of my rodeo so the noise is very annoying but I'm sure in an rv it wouldn't be bad at all I do have to say it is very clean here right by a gas station and a Walmart so a one night stay for a refuel and restock it is a good stay

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Goodland KOA

    1 night Stopover

    Campground is convenient off of I 70 on the way to Colorado. Staff were helpful and gave us a cable cord to borrow. Sites are on top of each other, wish we didn't like. Bathrooms were very clean. Full hook ups were nice, this was our first visit to a KOA. The pool was a welcome site on a very hot July day.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    Jul. 12, 2022

    Goodland KOA

    Older KOA-Big Rig Spots

    This is an old KOA with new concrete patios. You have to swing wide to pull in and there is a tight straight spot where you stop to register but doable for my Motorhome. Basic RV park with full hookups with level gravel lots. Pull through spot # 61 accommodated my motorhome and tow, which is 67 feet long. Checking was quick and the attendant was very nice.

  • Cynthia K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park
    Jul. 5, 2022

    Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    Clean your bathrooms!

       It seemed like we drove a long time to get here. This was a stop on our way back home from Colorado. It was around 40 some miles from the Interstate& all we saw were fields upon fields & no trees. The husband was grumbling when we turned off on the road to Lake Scott. I felt a lot better when we took the road down into the valley & saw the lake!

        This is not our first Kansas state park. We've been to Kanopolis & Mushroom Rocks. Lake Scott is supposed to be Kansas' most historic park. We stayed for 2 nights in the Circle campground. Water & electric. There's a few "seasonal" sites that offer sewer. 

    As before, there was no one at the gatehouse to check in, so we found our site ourselves. The camp host was never around, but there were a few people in golf carts who waved at us.

       The site had some trees & a view of the lake. The site was clean 

        It was a short walk to the bathroom by the lake. There are flush toilets & showers & I've got to say, they are the filthiest I've seen camping. Apparently it's no ones job to take out the garbage or clean the sinks or toilets. 

        The beach was fairly crowded both afternoons we were there. I have no idea why anyone would want to swim in that disgusting water, but I guess that's all that's around. My husband says he saw fish jumping, so there is that to do.

        This is a pretty scenic park. The rocks & the lake, ect. There was never anyone at the beach store & I found out it's only open on weekends. There was someone at the park office& I got some area info. It was closed by afternoon though. The Steele Home Museum was closed both days we were there.

  • Jello D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Goodland KOA

    Solid Drop

    Great place to stop by last minute on the way to Denver. We were able to call in advance and get a reservation. Easy process and we could drive right up to our site. Facilities were well-maintained and clean

  • Brittany V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whistle Stop RV and Antiques
    May. 26, 2022

    Whistle Stop RV and Antiques

    It was mediocre at best… 1 night stays recommended

    This was our first stop after hitting the road to start full time RVing, and we definitely needed to stop and recollect ourselves, but this is definitely a one night stop aorta place… nothing really near by but right off the highway and has all the full amenities one needs to recharge and prep for their next stop. Walmart is directly across the street within walking distance.

    Just be aware of where you’re walking. I ended up with a metal staple in my foot and our pups picked up stickers in the grass

  • Jack  B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodland KOA
    May. 6, 2022

    Goodland KOA

    Well maintained road stop

    The campground is well maintained with a friendly staff. The sites are level. Very easy access from I-70

  • Megan The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kansas Country Inn & RV Park
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Kansas Country Inn & RV Park

    Basic but served a purpose

    Midnight stop to rest for a few hours. Basic, small setup for RVs. We used the electricity hookup, but it was too cold for us to hookup to water. Unsure if there was a sewer hookup as there was snow on the ground and we weren't about to go digging around to find out. Office attendant was friendly and polite to a few tired travelers.



Guide to Winona

Camping near Winona, Kansas, offers a mix of scenic views and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a quick stopover or a longer stay, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do

  • Explore the outdoors: Check out the beautiful landscapes at Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park. One visitor mentioned, "This is a pretty scenic park. The rocks & the lake, etc." It's a great spot for hiking and enjoying nature.
  • Enjoy water activities: At Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park, you can kayak or fish in the small but pretty lake. A reviewer noted, "The lake was small but very pretty, easy to kayak, SUP and fish."
  • Visit local attractions: If you're passing through, consider stopping at Goodland KOA for a quick break. One camper said, "Great place to stay overnight or longer if Goodland is your final destination."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms at Goodland KOA. A reviewer praised, "Perfect restrooms... very clean and top support from the staffs."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors have noted the helpfulness of the staff at High Plains Camping. One camper shared, "Friendly folks running the show, very good size sites for long rigs."
  • Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds like Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park offer playgrounds and activities for kids. A visitor mentioned, "Nice playground for the kiddos and pool."

What you should know

  • Traffic noise: If you're staying at Kansas Country Inn & RV Park, be prepared for some noise from the nearby highway. One camper noted, "Keep in mind it is right by a highway, so there was a lot of traffic sounds."
  • Site proximity: At Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park, some sites are close together. A reviewer pointed out, "Sites are a little close to each other."
  • Limited services: Campers at Mid-America Camp Inn mentioned that it’s basic and lacks some amenities. One visitor said, "Definitely not great but worked for us because of the location."

Tips for camping with families

  • Bring outdoor games: Kids will love the playgrounds at places like Goodland KOA. A parent shared, "Good playground for the kids."
  • Plan for bathroom breaks: At Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park, be aware that some toilets may be a bit of a walk. One camper noted, "Worst problem is only one outhouse a bit of a walk away for ALL THESE FAMILIES HERE ON EASTER SUNDAY."
  • Pack snacks: Having snacks on hand is a good idea, especially if you're at a more remote campground like Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park. A visitor mentioned, "There was never anyone at the beach store."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure to confirm the size of your site at High Plains Camping. One RVer said, "Very good size sites for long rigs and all hookups work great."
  • Watch for burrs: If you're camping at High Plains Camping, be cautious of goat head burrs. A camper warned, "Don’t walk around barefoot you’ll regret it."
  • Use Wi-Fi wisely: Some campgrounds, like Kansas Country Inn & RV Park, may have spotty cell service. One visitor mentioned, "I had a hard time using T-Mobile because I seem to be in a dead spot, but I was able to use their Wi-Fi."

Camping around Winona, KS, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular campground near Winona, KS?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Winona, KS is Goodland KOA with a 4.2-star rating from 27 reviews.

  • What parks are near Winona, KS?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Winona, KS that allow camping, notably Harlan County Lake and Wilson Lake.