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Kansas campground opening dates

52 campgrounds tracked (52 US Army Corps of Engineers). View Kansas on the map

Today: 11 open · 1 open year-round · 12 closing within 30 days · 4 closed · 24 not yet known. See them on the map?state=KS.

CampgroundPark / forestStateSeasonReservations
160 Horse CampBig Hill LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Arrow Rock CampgroundMelvern LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Bloomington East CampgroundClosed for the seasonClinton LakeKSClosed for the seasonRecreation.gov Reserve
Bloomington West CampgroundClosed for the seasonClinton LakeKSClosed for the seasonRecreation.gov Reserve
Canning Creek CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Carbolyn ParkPomona LakeKSRecreation.gov: The local sheriff's department and Corps of Engineers rangers patrol the park during the recreation season.Recreation.gov Reserve
Card Creek CampgroundYear-roundElk City LakeKSOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Cedar ParkPomona LakeKSRecreation.gov: Whether you are setting up camp, exploring the trails on horseback, hunting in season, fishing the calm waters, or bird watching, Cedar Park provides a peaceful, primitive getaway with something for everyone .Cedar Park offers rustic, low-impact facilities designed for a true primitiRecreation.gov Reserve
Cherryvale Horse CampBig Hill LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Cherryvale ParkBig Hill LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Coeur D'alene CampgroundMelvern LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Cottonwood Point CampgroundMarion ReservoirKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Curtis Creek CampgroundMilford LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Dam SiteJohn Redmond ReservoirKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Damsite - Fall River LakeFall River LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Farnum Creek CampgroundMilford LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
French Creek CampgroundMarion ReservoirKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Hillsboro Cove CampgroundMarion ReservoirKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Kanza View CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Kit Carson CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKSRecreation.gov: The campground has plenty of shade, along with open grassy areas for games and recreation.Recreation.gov Reserve
Longview CampgroundPerry LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Lucas ParkClosed for the seasonWilson LakeKSClosed for the seasonRecreation.gov Reserve
Marion Cove CampgroundMarion ReservoirKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Michigan Valley CampgroundPomona LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Minooka ParkWilson LakeKS— – Oct 20, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Mound Valley CampgroundBig Hill LakeKSRecreation.gov: Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures.Recreation.gov Reserve
Neosho ParkCouncil Grove LakeKSRecreation.gov: The campground has plenty of shade, along with open grassy areas for games and recreation.Recreation.gov Reserve
North Richey Cove CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKSRecreation.gov: The campground has plenty of shade, along with open grassy areas for games and recreation.Recreation.gov Reserve
Old Town CampgroundPerry LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Outlet CampgroundPomona LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Outlet Channel CampgroundElk City LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Outlet(melvern) CampgroundMelvern LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Richey Cove CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Riverside CampgroundKanopolis LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Riverside East CampgroundJohn Redmond ReservoirKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Riverside West CampgroundJohn Redmond ReservoirKSRecreation.gov: The area is open from sunrise to sunset.Recreation.gov Reserve
Rock Creek CampgroundPerry LakeKSRecreation.gov: CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am Friday/Saturday nights and the entirety of holiday weekends.Recreation.gov Reserve
Rockhaven Park Campground and Equestrian AreaClinton LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Santa Fe Trail CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
School Creek Camground CampgroundMilford LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Slough Creek CampgroundClosed for the seasonPerry LakeKSClosed for the seasonRecreation.gov Reserve
Stockdale CampgroundTuttle Creek LakeKSRecreation.gov: Stockdale Campground is a 188-acre park located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.Tuttle Creek Lake's 11 parks, marina, 10,9000 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation activities. The BluRecreation.gov Reserve
Sylvan ParkWilson LakeKS— – Oct 21, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Timber Creek ParkMilford LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Timber Hill ParkBig Hill LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve
Turkey Point CampgroundMelvern LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Tuttle Creek Cove CampgroundTuttle Creek LakeKSRecreation.gov: Tuttle Creek Cove Campground is a large, quiet oasis located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.Tuttle Creek Cove Campground offers 39 compact campsites on a scenic lakeshore setting. The Blue River Trail, a one mile long loop in Outlet PaRecreation.gov Reserve
Venango ParkKanopolis LakeKSRecreation.gov: Riverside Park is open for camping reservations April 1-30 and Oct 1-Nov 30, call the Kanopolis Project Office at (785) 546-2294 for more information or visit Riverside Park at Kanopolis Lake page to make a reservation.Recreation.gov Reserve
West Rolling Hills CampgroundMilford LakeKS—Recreation.gov Reserve
Whitehall Bay CampgroundFall River LakeKS— – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Wolf Creek CampgroundPomona LakeKSRecreation.gov: The local sheriff's department and Corps of Engineers rangers patrol the park during the recreation season.Recreation.gov Reserve
Woodridge ParkClinton LakeKSOpen now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026)Recreation.gov Reserve

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