Best Dispersed Camping in Kansas

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Kansas

10 Reviews of 16 Kansas Campgrounds

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  Jake S.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 19, 2024

  Wilson State Fishing Lake Dispersed

  Nice spot

  When I got here it was very windy and the spot directly across the lake from here ended up being better and a little more out of the wind since there were more trees. Couldn’t find any rules for camping for camping in this area but ended up staying for several days without a problem. Had between 5-10 cars drive by each day so barely any traffic. Most of the spots on this lake are good in size and some have a nice open view of the sky for solar and Starlink which was great.

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  John G.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2024

  Wilson State Fishing Lake Dispersed

  Nice spot

  Nice area plenty of room with our 5th wheel

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  James B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 17, 2024

  Montgomery State Fishing Lake Dispersed

  Overnight on the way home

  Stopped for an overnight on the way home. The spots are pull offs, circles and small lots of gravel. No toilets or trash pickup. The area was actually very clean. Saw several deer across the lake at dusk, eating grass.
  Beautiful spot not far off Highway 75.

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  Evan B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2024

  Osage State Fishing Lake

  pretty lake views

  Pretty lake views, easy to drive in and find pretty private sites, and some fire ring

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  Kevin C.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 22, 2024

  Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

  Nice and quiet

  Camped here several days in late June. The were very few campers, even on the weekends. Many slept in their cars and left at first light. I assume they went fishing at the lake. Bathroom was a little rough but manageable.

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  Loren L.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 12, 2024

  Osage State Fishing Lake

  Quick, easy, clean

  On a road trip off the 70, pulled over to camp for the night! Quiet, only a few other campers around.. lovely nighttime sounds. Firepit. Some trash from other campers.. remember to pack it in and pack it out!

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  May. 13, 2024

  Osage State Fishing Lake

  Very pretty, mostly peaceful

  We found a great spot for our van that was right on the water and mostly secluded. Got pretty busy on the weekend and people had loose dogs that were causing some problems, but otherwise very chill. Lake is beautiful, decent cell service with Verizon. Pit toilets in good shape when we arrived Thursday afternoon but kind of rough by the end of the weekend.

  Camp in main area to be near toilets, otherwise there’s lots of loops near the water where you can find sites with more privacy. No trash so pack it out.

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  John G.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 1, 2024

  Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

  Quiet spot

  This is a small remote lake of about 160 acres water area. A county road takes you through the area and across the dam. There are gravel pull off areas and a lakeside gravel road. The pit toilet is not well maintained. Not suitable for larger vehicles.

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  Nancy C.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 12, 2021

  Boot Hill Casino

  Good spot for the night

  This is a huge complex with the casino, hotel and convention center. We called and asked about overnight. They said yes and requested we pull around back. However, we were one of the 3 that followed instructions. There were 7 or 8 large rigs and RVs that parked out front. The views out back were wonderful. Beautiful sunsets. Finding a level spot was not easy. It wouldn't have mattered as much, but the 35-40 mph spring winds with gusts ?, made it necessary. It is well lit with security patrol. Felt very safe. The casino was clean and nice. The restaurant was good. We stayed 1 night, but felt certain that multiple nights wouldn't have been a problem.

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  Eben O.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 24, 2019

  Moline North Lake

  Fishing lake, camping permitted

  Moline North Lake (Moline New City Lake) is a municipal reservoir northwest of Moline, Kansas. There are fishing access piers and a well-maintained road to them, as well as shelters, picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet.

  Local users told us that camping is permitted, so we camped there. It was peaceful and very pretty. There are few services, and no running water.

  We suggest calling the city office to determine current policy and status of the area, but we had no problems.