Best camping near Paola
8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Paola, 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 8 of 8 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Miola City Park
Fair
1.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Lake Miola City Park camping area, located in the state of Kansas, is a serene destination for nature enthusiasts. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sunflower Campground
Fair
5.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sunflower Campground is located near Gardner, Kansas, in the eastern part of the state. The campground serves as a base for outdoor recreation in the region. The area experiences…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Big Bull Creek Youth Campground
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Big Bull Creek Youth Campground is a county-operated camping area near Gardner, Kansas, offering facilities for youth groups and organized camping activities. Located in Johnson…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Osawatomie City Lake
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
The Osawatomie City Lake camping area, located in Kansas, offers a range of amenities to campers. With its serene location and beautiful surroundings, it provides a perfect…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
John Brown Memorial Park
Fair
7.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
John Brown Memorial Park in Osawatomie, Kansas, offers a small, quiet city-run campground with a handful of established campsites. Reservations are not typically required, and…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Miami State Fishing Lake Free Primitive Camping
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Miami State Fishing Lake Free Primitive Camping is a camping area located in the state of Kansas. The campground offers basic amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Linn County Park
Fair
17.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The Linn County Park camping area in Kansas offers breathtaking views of the nearby lake and surrounding scenery. The campground is conveniently located near several points of…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#8
Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake
Fair
11.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake Camping Area is a charming recreation spot in Kansas that offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. This camping area is…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Paola
The Paola area has 8 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 Paola
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.