Best camping near Gardner
23 campgrounds · 23 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Gardner, Kansas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 23 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Scout Campsite #1
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Scout Campsite #1 is a popular camping area located in the state of Kansas. This campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides spacious and…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 135 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Scout Campsite #2
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Scout Campsite #2 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Kansas. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 133 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
McDonald
Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
McDonald Camping Area is a beautiful campground located in the state of Kansas. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience for…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 115 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Seaton
Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Seaton Camping Area in Kansas is a picturesque campground located in the state of Kansas. This well-maintained camping spot offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 111 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Boone
Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
The Boone Camping Area in Kansas offers beautiful views of the surrounding lake and rolling hills. Activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking are available nearby. The…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 112 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Carson
Good
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Carson Campground is located near the town of Burlington in Kansas. The area boasts stunning views of the plains and the nearby Wolf Creek. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 117 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Cody
Good
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Cody Camping Area, located in the state of Kansas, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms for…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Chickasaw
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
The Chickasaw camping area in Kansas offers stunning views of the nearby lake and surrounding nature. Activities include fishing, boating, and hiking on the nearby trails. The…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 112 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Beard
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Beard camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Kansas. Situated amidst natural beauty, the campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 112 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Bowie
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
The Bowie Camping Area in Kansas offers stunning views of the surrounding lake and countryside. There are numerous activities to enjoy nearby, including fishing, boating, and…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 112 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Shawnee
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Shawnee Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Kansas. Situated in a serene natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 112 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Sioux
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Sioux Camping Area, located in the state of Kansas, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides access to picnic tables, fire pits, and clean…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 107 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Staff Area
Good
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
The Staff Area camping area, located in the state of Kansas, offers a range of amenities for campers. With multiple independent sources verifying the information, it is confirmed…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 112 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Bagheera
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Bagheera camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of Kansas. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can enjoy basic…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 110 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Mowgli
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Mowgli Camping Area, located in the state of Kansas, offers campers a serene and picturesque experience surrounded by nature. The campground provides a range of amenities to make…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 111 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Gardner
The Gardner area has 23 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Gardner
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.