Camping on land and waters owned by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is allowed only in designated areas on department lands and waters and shall be subject to provisions or restrictions as established by posted notice. (K.A.R. 115-8-9)

Most Kansas State Parks have camping facilities available (with the exception of Mushroom Rock, Prairie Spirit Trail, Flint Hills Trail, and Sand Hills State Parks.) Visit the state park pages to find out more!

All camping at state parks is limited to a stay of not more than 14 consecutive days in a campground unless otherwise established by posted notice or as otherwise authorized by written permit from the department.

All campers and camping units at state fishing lakes or wildlife areas are limited to designated camping areas and a stay of not more than seven consecutive days on that department managed land unless otherwise established by posted notice or authorized by written permit from the department.

Not all state fishing lakes and wildlife areas allow camping. For those that do, there is currently no cost to camp, but camping first-come, first served and reservations are not accepted. Camping is not allowed at any walk-in hunting area.

Upon completing seven consecutive days on the same campsite, each person and all property of each person shall be absent from the department-managed area for at least five days.

An extended camping stay of not more than seven additional consecutive days at the state fishing lake or wildlife area may be granted by written permit from the department if vacant camping sites are available.