Camping in Kansas allows you to explore a wide variety of climates, local culture and attractions, including:
Northwest Kansas offers a unique mix of agri-tourism, arts, frontier & military history, nature and outdoor activities. Hays is home to historic Fort Hays, the cattle and sheep ranching at Dickinson Ranch and view local artwork at the Arts Center. Enjoy the fishing and other recreational opportunities at Cedar Bluff, Webster and Wilson State Parks. Take in a Fort Hays State University Tigers sporting event. Tee up at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course or Precision Valley Golf Center. Return to Page Top
Northeast Kansas Northeast features rolling hills, woodlands, rivers, creeks and a variety of towns and cities, all of which offer entertaining sites that cover topics from dinosaurs, to Native Americans, the Old West, art, science and more. Kansas City is bustling with activities, professional sports, casinos, museums, theaters, shopping and dining. The history of Native Americans, the West and the state comes alive in Abilene, the Kaw Mission State Historic Site, the U.S. Cavalry Museum, Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site, the Native American Heritage Museum, Grinter Place State Historic Site, Johnson County Museum of History & the 1950s All-Electric House, Shawnee Mission State Historic Site, the dinosaur exhibits of the Dyche Museum of Natural History, Spencer Museum of Art, the Frontier Army Museum, the mansion full of local history at Leavenworth County Museum, the Constitution Hall State Historic Site and many more. Topeka offers the Combat Air Museum, Kansas Museum of History, Kansas State Capitol and many more attractions. Return to Page Top
North Central Kansas is the heart of the United States and offers a chance to explore everything from the Flint Hills to the High Plains of Kansas. Enjoy river valleys, rolling grasslands, wheat fields, prairies, creeks, limestone bluffs and unique rock formations in an area where the westward trails of the pioneers meet those of the Native Americans. Clay County offers recreation at Milford Lake, shopping at Clay Center, and lakeside fun in Wakefield. Cloud County is the "The Stained Glass Capital of Kansas" with many building on the national register, plus the Orphan Train Museum, the POW Camp at Camp Ford and much more. Ellsworth County is home to excellent horseback riding at Kanopolis Lake and Czech, Mexican, German and Irish heritage found in many of the towns. Jewell County offers great fishing at Lovewell Lake State Park & Jewell State Fishing Lake, plus local history in the quaint towns. Lincoln County is home to an historic courthouse, the Lincoln Re-enactment, and more. Marshall County is the site of Pony Express Home Station and names are carved in stones and wagon swales worn by Oregon Trail emigrants at Alcove Springs. Mitchell County offers excellent fishing and more. Ottawa County is conveniently located along US-81 six miles north of I-70. The county seat of Minneapolis offers easy access to agri-tourism and other recreational opportunities of the area. Osbourne County offers historic sites, events and more. Republic County is steeped in history and recreational opportunities. Russell County is full of historic sites, plus The Garden of Eden sculpture park, the Grassroots Art Center, the recreation at Wilson State Fishing Lake, and more. Saline County is home to the "big city" amenities and "small town" charm of Salina, the awesome spectacle of Coronado Heights, the Rolling Hiss Zoo, museums and more. Smith County offers a variety of historical frontier sites. Scenic Washington County is full of recreational opportunities. Return to Page Top
South Central Kansas is home to a wide variety of attractions. Explore the rediscovered history of the Ellinwood Underground Tunnels. Delve into state history at the Coronado-Quivira Museum. Cast a line into the McPherson State Fishing Lake. Enjoy the "big town" shopping, dining and fun of Hillsboro. Experience the fun and educational programs of the Homestead Ranch. See the historic sites and museums of Larned. View nature's beautiful creatures at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. Be transported to the heavens at The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. Play a round at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. Explore the museums, historic sites, arts and recreation of El Dorado. Discover the historical development of the West at the Edwards County Historical Museum and Sod House. Remember those who have served at the B-29 All Veterans Memorial. Follow the historic Cannonball Stage Line Highway. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. Drive the beautiful Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway. Enjoy the arts and events of Anthony and the rest of Harper County. Travelers of all ages enjoy the fun, food and music of the Quail Valley Fun Barn. Return to Page Top
Southwest Kansas has the right mix of fun and friendliness to satisfy everyone. The Old West comes alive in Dodge City, where you can see Boot Hill Museum & Front Street, experience the Marchel Ranch Dinner and Wild West Show and step back in time at Fort Dodge. Garden City is home to the wildlife of the Bill Richardson Zoo and the Finney Game Refuge. The Seward County Museum is home to Dorothy's House a recreation of the famous house in the "Wizard of Oz" film, while the Land of Oz features animated entertainment, witches, Munchkins, talking trees, winged monkeys, and of course, Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto, too. The town of Liberal features a fine collection of more than 90 vintage aircraft, a "hands on" science hall and other exhibits at the Mid-America Air Museum. Return to Page Top
Southeast Kansas is the land of to the "Little Ozarks," the northwestern foothills of the Ozark Mountains. History comes alive at the Crawford County Historical Museum, the Museum of Crawford County, the Big Brutus Museum of mining history, and the Fort Scott National Historic Site. Enjoy the recreation of Bourbon State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area, Elk City State Park, Fall River State Park, Crawford State Park and Cross Timbers State Park. Return to Page Top C’mon, Go Camping America - locate your perfect campgrounds, RV parks and cabins in the region of Kansas you’d like to visit by clicking here. |