Camping & RV Parks
Whether you’re looking for a primitive campsite surrounded by the woods, a spot of solitude next to a lake, or a place to park your RV, the Wamego area has plenty of options for a back-to-nature experience.
Calvin's RV Camping
Pull up to Wamego’s new RV campground, shaded by native trees and located in a quiet setting just a few blocks from Wamego’s many attractions. Choose from 7 pull through RV sites on concrete pads with full utilities or 4 tent campsites with no utilities. Services include WIFI, vending services, laundry facilities, storm shelter, and fire rings. Calvin’s is a family friendly campground.
Rates
$27 per night for RV sites with utilities
$14 per night for tent camping sites
Directions
From Lincoln Avenue east on 4th Street (Military Trail)
For more information
Calvin’s RV Camping
400 E. Military Rd
Wamego KS, 66547
(785) 456-2267
Contact: www.calvinsrvcamping.com
Riverside Estates
Riverside Estates is located half a mile away from Lincoln Avenue in the heart of Wamego. Our community is clean and quiet. We are able to accomodate 7 RV's around the year.
Rates
$15 per day with utiilities $100 per week with utlilites $300 per month with utilites
Directions
From Lincoln Avenue east on Valley Drive
For more information
Riverside Estates 105 E. Valley Drive Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 236-8647
Contact: www.riversideestates.com
Other places to camp near Wamego include:
Pottawatomie State Lake #2 – 14 miles from Wamego
Tuttle Creek State Park – 20 miles from Wamego
Pottawatomie State Lake #1 – 20 miles from Wamego
Randolph State Park – 32 miles from Wamego
Fancy Creek Park – 34 miles from Wamego
The Oregon Trail RV Park is located 15 miles north of Wamego in Westmoreland. Rent by the night, week or month. Sixteen spots with 30 amp hookups are available for $10 per night, $50 per week, and $175 per month. Three spots have 50 amp hookups and are available for $12 per night, $70 per week, and $250 per month. Pitch a tent for $5 per night ($8 with water & electricity access). Bath house is open until temperatures dip below freezing. Self check-in station is located by the bath house.*
Visit the second-largest hand-dug well in the state of Kansas, located next door to the campground.
Directions
Travel north on Lincoln Ave / KS 99 – 14.5 miles
Park will be on left side of the road
For more information
Oregon Trail RV Park
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(785) 457-3361
*Prices are subject to change so call for most up-to-date information.
Pottawatomie State Lake #2
On these 247 acres you can hike the Flint Hills, camp on the west side of the lake, canoe, picnic and fish. Located 14 miles from Wamego.
Directions
Travel west on Hwy 24 – 11 miles
Turn right (going north) on Green Valley Road – 1.5 miles
Take a left on Blue River Road – 1 mile
Follow the State Lake signs, turning right, until you arrive at the lake.
For more information
Pottawatomie State Lake Office
(785) 539-9999
jamesgh@wp.state.ks.us
For state rules and regulations
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Operations Office
(620) 672-5911
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
Brochures
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Locations/State-Fishing-Lakes/Region-2/Pottawatomie-Lake-No.-2/Brochures
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Tuttle Creek State Park
This 1,200 acre park with 12,500 acres of water and 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline, has a variety of camping sites, from those with electricity and water, to almost 900 primitive sites. Seven cabins, with all amenities, are also within the park boundaries. Located 20 miles from Wamego.
Fees*
Daily vehicle permit: $3.70 - $4.20
Daily camping fee: $7.50 - $8.50
Campsite reservation fee: $10.50
RV camping fees vary depending on length of stay and amount of utilities required
*Prices are subject to change so call for most up-to-date information.
Directions
Scenic Route:
Travel west on Hwy 24 – 11 miles
Turn right (going north) on Green Valley Road – 1.5 miles
Take a left on Blue River Road – follow around for 4.5 miles
Turn right (going north) on Dyer Road – 2 miles
Take a left at KS-13 – 1.5 miles
Turn left at River Pond Road – before the big dam, follow until you arrive at park entrance
Fastest Route:
Map Quest: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-AOboirPf
For more information
Tuttle Creek State Park
(785) 539-7941
For park regulations
www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/Park-Regulations
Brochures
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/index.php/news/State-Parks/Locations/Tuttle-Creek/Brochures
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Pottawatomie State Lake #1
On these 190 acres you can hike the rolling hills, watch for wintering Bald Eagles, camp around the lake, picnic on a table or the grass, catch a crappie from one of seven fishing piers, or bag a deer. Located 20 miles from Wamego.
Directions
Travel north on Lincoln Ave / KS 99 – 19.5 miles
Lake entrance will be on your left.
For more information
Pottawatomie State Lake Office
(785) 539-9999
jamesgh@wp.state.ks.us
For state rules and regulations
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Operations Office
(620) 672-5911
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
Brochures
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Locations/State-Fishing-Lakes/Region-2/Pottawatomie-Lake-No.-1/Brochures
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Randolph State Park
This area, 32 miles from Wamego, offers 20 electric sites and 50 primitive sites for camping, and a 13-mile equestrian trail that traverses a variety of terrains and views of the Flint Hills.
Directions
Travel north on Lincoln Avenue / KS 99 – 14.2 miles.
Turn left (going west) on State Street in Westmoreland – 1 mile.
Turn right on Westmoreland Road – ½ mile.
Turn left (going west) on Westmoreland Road – 6 miles.
Take a right (going north) on KS-13 – ½ mile. Turn left on KS-16 – 10 miles.
Turn left on Randolph Park Road
For more information
Contact the park office at (785) 539-7941 for information on availability, fees and guidelines.
Fancy Creek Park
Camping is available with 24 electric sites, 200 primitive sites with lots of shade and lakeside views. Located 34 miles from Wamego.
Directions
Travel north on Lincoln Avenue / KS 99 – 14.2 miles
Turn left (going west) on State Street in Westmoreland – 1 mile
Turn right on Westmoreland Road – ½ mile
Turn left (going west) on Westmoreland Road – 6 miles
Take a right (going north) on KS-13 – ½ mile
Turn left on KS-16 – 11.5 miles
Fancy Creek State park is on your right after the bridge
For more information
Contact the park office at (785) 539-7941 for information on availability, fees and guidelines.
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