Kansas Community Lakes Bicycle Camping

Many communities in Kansas – counties, cities, small towns – provides lakes for their citizens, and for visitors as well. Some lakes offer camping facilities, and some do not. Facilities range from primitive tent sites to full-utility RV sites. Some are free, and others charge a (typically modest) fee. The following lakes are ones which advertise or provide information on the web. Other community lakes are less well-known. If in doubt as to whether you can camp at a community lakes, ask the local police – they'll either grant permission, tell you how to pay, or be able to suggest other local camping or lodging options.

The following Community Lakes offer camping opportunities throughout the state:

Antelope Lake Antelope Lake provides free primitive tent camping near Morland, Kansas.
Anthony City Lake Primitive and RV camping facilities located near Anthony, Kansas. $10 per night.
Atchison County Lake Atchison County Lake provides free camping facilities near Horton, Kansas.
Banner Creek Reservoir The city of Holton, Kansas provides camping facilities at Banner Creek Reservoir. $9 per night.
Blue Mound City Lake Blue Mound City Lake provides free tent camping near Blue Mound, Kansas.
Coldwater Lake The city of Coldwater, Kansas offers tent camping opportunities, at a rate of $10 per night.
Ellis Lakeside Campground Ellis Lakeside Campground offers camping opportunities near Ellis, Kansas. $10/night.
Elm Creek Lake Tent camping near Fort Scott, Kansas. $3-10 per night.
Herington City Lakes The city of Herington, Kansas offers two City Lakes, each with tent camping opportunities. Cost is $5/night.
HorseThief Reservoir A community lake with primitive camping located near Jetmore, Kansas. $9/night.

Idle Hour Lake Located near Altamont, Kansas, with tent campsites and comfort amenities. Free!
Lake Afton Park Lake Afton Park offers tent camping opportunities near Goddard, Kansas. $7/night and up.
Lake Atwood Primitive and RV camping facilities located near Atwood, Kansas.
Lake Coldwater The city of Coldwater, Kansas provides a campground at Lake Coldwater. $10 per night.
Lake Fort Scott Located near Fort Scott, Kansas, with primitive tent campsites and few amenities. $5/night.
Lake Miola Camping is allowed at Lake Miola near Paola, Kansas. Cost is $12/night.
Lake Parsons The city of Parsons, Kansas provides a campground at Lake Parsons. $0-5 per night.
Lake Shawnee Campground Lake Shawnee Campground provides camping opportunities near Topeka, Kansas, starting at $15/person/night.
Lake Wabaunsee Lake Wabaunsee offers tent camping opportunities near Eskridge, Kansas. $6/night and up.
Linn County Park Pay camping near La Cygne, Kansas, on the western shore of La Cygne Reservoir. $9/day and up, with amenities.

Logan City Lake Logan City Lake provides free tent camping near Logan, Kansas, with restrooms and covered picnic areas.
Lone Star Lake Park Primitive camping near Lawrence, Kansas. Cost is $11 per day, open April 1st to October 15th.
Mission Lake The city of Horton, Kansas provides camping facilities at Mission Lake. $6 per night.
Osawatomie City Lake Camping is allowed at Osawatomie City Lake near Osawatomie, Kansas. Cost is $10/night.
Pleasanton East City Lake Pleasanton East City Lake provides free tent camping near Pleasanton, Kansas.
Pleasanton West City Lake Pleasanton West City Lake provides free tent camping near Pleasanton, Kansas.
Pony Creek Lake Pony Creek Lake provides tent camping near Sabetha, Kansas. $5 per night.
Prairie Lake The city of Holton, Kansas provides camping facilities at Prairie Lake. $8 per night.
Pratt County Veterans Memorial Lake A community lake near Pratt, Kansas, offering tent camping at $5 per night.
Prescott City Lake Prescott City Lake provides free tent camping near Prescott, Kansas.

Richmond City Lake Richmond City Lake provides tent camping near Richmond, Kansas, with restrooms and covered picnic areas.
Rock Creek Lake Free primitive tent camping near Fort Scott, Kansas. No amenities.
Sabetha Lake Sabetha Lake provides tent camping near Sabetha, Kansas. $5 per night.
Santa Fe Lake Santa Fe Lake offers primitive camping opportunities near Augusta, Kansas. Cost is $4/night.
Sterling Lake Campground A community lake offering free tent camping opportunities in Sterling, Kansas.
Wellington Lake The city of Wellington, Kansas provides a campground at Wellington Lake Recreation Area. $4 per night.
Winfield City Lake Winfield City Lake offers primitive camping opportunities near Winfield, Kansas. Cost is $3/day.
Yates Center Reservoir A community lake with primitive camping located near Yates Center, Kansas. $4/day.