St. Francis City Campground provides free primitive camping and $25 hookup sites along Highway 36 in western Kansas. This municipal facility sits behind the city's public works building and fire station, with level grassy sites that accommodate both tents and RVs. Campers can walk to Pizza Hut, Dollar General, and gas stations from the campground.
The shower house includes separate men's and women's facilities with toilets and showers, though several reviewers note missing doors and shower curtains. Gary S. found the bathrooms "a little run down, but worked just the same as a 5 star hotel." The campground enforces a three-day limit and uses a dropbox system for hookup fees. Sites offer little shade but provide open space for larger rigs.
Wind can be significant at night, and the adjacent municipal airport occasionally sees late evening flights. Most campers report quiet stays with few other visitors. The location next to city facilities means some daytime traffic and noise from municipal operations. Campers seeking additional options can explore camping near St. Francis, while those wanting full amenities might prefer Zimbelman RV park nearby.
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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 3/12/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/12/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/12/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/12/26
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
