Best camping near Oswego
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Oswego, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Marvel Park
Good
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Marvel Park camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Kansas. Situated amidst natural beauty, this campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#2
Louis P. Gartner Recreation Area
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Louis P. Gartner Recreation Area camping area is situated in the heart of Kansas and offers breathtaking views of the rolling hills and lush greenery. The nearby points of…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#3
Idle Hour Lake
Good
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Idle Hour Lake camping area is located in the state of Kansas and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#4
Louie P. Gartner RA
Good
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
The Louie P Gartner RA Camping Area in Kansas offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Nearby points of interest include a fishing pond, playground, and hiking…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#5
Mound Valley - Big Hill Lake
Good
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Mound Valley - Big Hill Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in Kansas, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Situated in a serene environment, this…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#6
CherryVale Park
Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Cherryvale Park Camping Area in Kansas offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with opportunities for hiking and fishing nearby. This campground offers amenities…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#7
Cherryvale - Big Hill Lake
Good
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Cherryvale Big Hill Lake camping area in Kansas offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding woods. There are plenty of outdoor activities nearby, including fishing…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#8
Lake Parsons
Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Lake Parsons camping area is located in the state of Kansas and offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#9
Timber Hill - Big Hill Lake
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
The Timber Hill Big Hill Lake Camping Area in Kansas is nestled in the verdant and rolling hills of southeastern Kansas. The breathtaking views of the surroundings make this a…
Why 54: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
54Solid
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#10
Danny Elliott Park
Fair
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Danny Elliott Park is a charming camping area located in the state of Kansas. It offers a range of amenities that cater to campers' needs, making it a delightful destination for…
Why 49: live conditions (fair) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
49Rated
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#11
Kamp Siesta
Fair
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Kamp Siesta in Kansas offers established campsites with RV access but no dispersed camping. Reservations aren’t typically required, and fees are modest. Amenities include picnic…
Why 49: live conditions (fair) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
49Rated
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#12
Big Brutus Museum
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Big Brutus Museum camping area, located in the state of Kansas, offers campers a unique experience with its proximity to the iconic Big Brutus, a gigantic electric coal…
Why 50: live conditions (good) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
50Solid
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#13
Elmore Park
Fair
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Elmore Park in Norton, Kansas offers simple, free camping with several established campsites—no reservations or permits required. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 49: live conditions (fair) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
49Rated
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#14
East River Park
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
East River Park, near Arkansas City, Kansas, offers established campsites along the tranquil Walnut River. No reservations or permits are required—sites are first-come…
Why 49: live conditions (fair) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
49Rated
Camping near Oswego
The Oswego area has 14 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 Oswego
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?
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