St. Francis City Campground sits behind the city's public works facility, offering both free primitive camping and hookup sites for $25 per night. This municipal campground provides electric and water connections for RVs, along with a shower house and restroom facilities that reviewers describe as functional despite showing some wear.
The campground features level, grassy sites with minimal shade across an open area. Campers report occasional aircraft activity from the adjacent municipal airport, typically during evening hours. Gary S. notes the location is "right off 36 Hwy" with "Pizza Hut, Dollar General and gas stations within walking distance." The shower facilities lack doors and curtains, though multiple reviewers found them adequate for the price point.
Wind exposure can be significant across the flat terrain, particularly during overnight hours. The campground enforces a three-day limit and operates on an honor system with a dropbox for hookup fees. Dead insects occasionally accumulate in the restroom buildings, reflecting the facility's basic maintenance level.
Road-weary travelers appreciate this convenient stopping point for overnight stays, especially those seeking free camping options in western Kansas. The combination of highway access and in-town amenities makes it practical for campers needing supplies or services during cross-country trips.
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Location
Public CampgroundSt. Francis City Campground is located in Kansas
Directions
South side of Hwy 36, behind new firehouse
Coordinates
39.7660845 N
101.80227767 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/21/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/21/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/21/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/21/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 54 min from Greeley, CO
- 3 hrs 1 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 32 min from Pueblo, CO
