Best camping near Lawrence
29 campgrounds · 29 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lawrence, 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 29 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cottonwood Camping
Good
18.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Cottonwood Camping is a popular camping area located in the state of Kansas. Situated in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 96 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Seaton
Good
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 113 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Boone
Good
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Sioux
Good
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 109 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Chickasaw
Good
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Bowie
Good
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Staff Area
Good
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 115 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Shawnee
Good
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Beard
Good
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Cody
Good
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 116 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Bagheera
Good
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 113 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
McDonald
Good
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 117 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Mowgli
Good
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 86: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Baloo
Good
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The Baloo camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Kansas. This serene camping spot offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The campground…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 115 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
KAA
Good
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
KAA (Kanopolis Area A) Campground in Kanopolis State Park, Kansas, offers established campsites with both electric/water hookups and primitive options. Reservations are…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 116 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Lawrence
The Lawrence area has 29 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 Lawrence
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.