The Best Camping in Kansas
Looking for the best camping in Kansas? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Kansas. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Kansas
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Berryton, Kansas
Hike the George Lathan Hiking Trail
3.04 mi / 291 ft gainThis four mile trail is located in the Woodridge Public Use Area, southwest of Lawrence and along the western edge of Clinton Lake. Campsites are available without charge and without reservation, open to campers on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive at the trail head, you'll park ...Read more -
Olsburg, Kansas
Hike the Carnahan Creek Park Loop
8 mi / 250 ft gainCarnahan Creek Park is located 20 miles north of Manhattan, Kansas near the historic Carnahan Church on the north shore of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. This secluded park offers visitors free camping in many roadside campsites, as well as remote campsites only accessible through scenic forest and prai...Read more -
Topeka, Kansas
Hike Lake Shawnee Trail
6.8 mi / 331 ft gainLake Shawnee Trail is a 6.8 mile loop hike in southeast Topeka, Kansas. This is a paved trail (wheelchair accessible) and a great spot for going for a stroll or heading out on a run. This trail is accessible year round and is family friendly. There is not a lot of shade coverage on the trail, so ...Read more -
Independence, Kansas
Hike Table Mound Trail
5.6 mi / 459 ft gainTable Mound Trail is a 5.6 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Independence, Kansas.Read more -
Lucas, Kansas
Hike Rock Town Trail
2.5 mi / 232 ft gainRock Town Trail is a 2.5 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Lucas, Kansas.Read more -
Geneseo, Kansas
Hike Horse Thief Trail
1.9 mi / 141 ft gainHorse Thief Trail is a 1.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Kanopolis, Kansas.Read more -
Ozawkie, Kansas
Hike Old Military Fishing
3 mi / 380 ft gainOld Military Fishing is a 3 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Ozawkie, Kansas.Read more -
Perry, Kansas
Hike Perry Lake Hiking Trail
29.2 mi / 2 ft gainPerry Lake Hiking Trail is a 29.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Ozawkie, Kansas.Read more
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