mculbers Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hello, I am new to the forum, looking for some advice on finding dispersed camping the Kansas City area. I am from Denver, taking my son to a Royals game this summer and would like to disperse camp near the city. Does anyone know any spots to try in wooded areas near lakes or streams? We are looking for something less than an hour away from the city. Thanks in advance for your help! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Dispersed camping, by definition, is camping outside designated camping areas in a National Forest. I supposed you could extend that definition to National Grasslands and BLM land. You will find NONE of those in the Kansas City area on either side of the state line. I would simply check out the various state parks and commercial campgrounds to find one that is in your budget. At least you are willing to go out a ways as there is little really inside the urban/main suburban KC area. Good luck with your search! We have family on the southern edge of the KC area and it is always a challenge to find someplace convenient to park the rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Just as with boondocking, I don't think there is really a definition of dispersed camping although the Forest Service and BLM do define it in their regulations and have restrictions on where it can be done. Other land management agencies like the Arizona Land Bureau, some New Mexico State Parks and others across the country allow camping in areas other than developed or designated campgrounds. Kansas and Missouri both allow camping on some of their state fishing lakes and wildlife management areas. The Free Campsites Website lists three within 35 miles of Kansas City (2 in Kansas, 1 in Missouri). I have not stayed at any of them. We have stayed at some of the County parks with lakes near Lees Summit Southeast of the city. I suggest that you contact the area(s) that you might be interested in to find out all the regulations. There may be day use fees or you may need a fishing or hunting license to access the property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Consider the heat. You might want air conditioning. You've gotten some good suggestions to check out. Good luck! Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Consider the heat. You might want air conditioning. That actually is a very good point! People from Colorado (I am one) don't really have a good understanding of heat and humidity like you find there in the summer. I grew up in Kansas City and still try to avoid it in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDR3116 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 check out freecampsites.net - They can be a lot of help finding places in each state. Also campendium.com - there is a tab for free camping, but explore the site. Has some city parks that are free in some states and there are even hookups at some. Pat DeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bspeckman Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 We used to stay a the Leavenworth State Fishing Lake near Tonganoxie, KS when visiting KC. BobCountry Coach Intrigue MotorhomeHarley Heritage SoftailJeep TJTravel Supreme 34FKTSO 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds1 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Guess you could stay at one of the several Casinos in town. I've not found any of them to have electric service and I'm not sure what, if anything, they charge. There is no BLM land here in KC. All the Casinos have decent access to the Stadiums. I'm not sure if it's okay to leave your rig for the time it takes to go to a game or not. I've checked out most all the RV Parks north of downtown and I think Smithville Lake is the best although they don't have sewer hookup but do have dump stations. Some also stay at World's of Fun. I've not checked out any of the RV places south of downtown, which would have better access to the ball stadiums. Check out Jackson County Parks. Here is a list of a few of the RV parks around KC. I'll have to add Leavenworth State Fishing Lake to the list Bob. Mark from Missouri Our Future in an RV 2018 Ram 3500 Laramie Dually LB 6.7L HO Diesel Aisin Transmission 4x4 3.73 Gears 2019 Vanleigh Vilano 320GK 35’ fifth wheel 16,000-pound GVWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Here are some links to county run campgrounds on the Missouri side: Fleming Park, Blue Springs Lake, Lake Jacomo and Longview Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredin1993 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Summer time boon docking in Kansas during the summer will not be fun. RonUS Army retired2010 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH2016 Ford F150 XLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Now I know what dispersed camping is and It is not for me. In the summer I want AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie79-82a Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Here is a link to casino camping in Kansas. http://www.casinocamper.com/kansas 2019 Jayco 5th Wheel 28.5RSTS 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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