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  3. Hillsdale State Park

Camping at Hillsdale State Park near Paola

State park · Paola · 300 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Hillsdale is one of the newest reservoirs in Kansas. Originally authorized in 1954 and completed in 1982, the reservoir is part of a comprehensive flood control plan for the Osage and Missouri River basins.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 300 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Kansas State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

Flexible dates

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Fixed dates

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View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 317 sites.

SiteFr
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Price
160
standard with water and electric hookups
WWfrom $28
163
standard with water and electric hookups
RRfrom $28
170
standard with water and electric hookups
RRfrom $28
174
standard with water and electric hookups
RRfrom $28
175
standard with water and electric hookups
RRfrom $28
177
standard with water and electric hookups
RRfrom $28
178
standard with water and electric hookups
WWfrom $28
179
standard with water and electric hookups
RRfrom $28
180
standard with water and electric hookups
First come, first served

You book directly on Kansas State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Kansas State Parks ↗

Walk-up only
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Amenities & location

  • Amphitheater
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Camp Host
  • Camping Equestrian
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Church
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station Marina
  • Fire Ring
  • Fuel Boats
  • Grill
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 61 full-hookup, 180 electric individual sites.

Location

26001 W. 255th Street
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Hillsdale State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Hillsdale State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Hillsdale State Park have RV hookups?
61 full-hookup, 180 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Hillsdale State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Hillsdale State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 61 full-hookup, 180 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 9 pull-through, 286 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 317 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 112 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 26001 W. 255th Street (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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standard full hookup
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Mills House RV Park

11.5 mi from Hillsdale State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Rutlader Outpost RV Park

15.6 mi from Hillsdale State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

LakeView Acres - Freeman, MO

20.8 mi from Hillsdale State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Kansas City area · 1.3 hr · from $43/person
    • Kansas City Trolley Tour Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $29/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $69/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf Black Label
    2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf Black Label

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 27 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Brand New ( Delivery Available) 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT
    Brand New ( Delivery Available) 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 31 mi from campground

    $138/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!
    20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!

    Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 41 mi from campground

    $80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Hillsdale State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
    The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City

    Kansas City area · 1.3 hr · from $43/person

    Kansas City Trolley Tour
    Kansas City Trolley Tour

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $29/person

    Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide
    Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $69/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
    Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

    Kansas City area · 1 hr · from $27/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Kansas State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%6%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    May 20270%0%0%
    Compare site types

    317 individual reservable campsites from Kansas State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Standard with water and electric hookups

    180 sites · from $28/night

    Loops: Scott Creek loop (60), Pintail Point loop (42), Crappie Cove loop (37), Saddle Ridge Campground (22), Quail Run loop (19)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Primitive site

    76 sites

    Loops: Rabbit Ridge Primitive Camp loop (42), Saddle Ridge Campground Primitive (12), Russell Crites Primitive Camp loop (11), Quail Run Primitive loop (10), Scout Group Camping Area (1)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Standard full hookup

    61 sites · from $30/night

    Loops: Sunflower loop (61)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Kansas City Outlaws and Legends Tour
    Kansas City Outlaws and Legends Tour

    Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $30/person

    90 Minute Walking Tour in Kauffman Stadium
    90 Minute Walking Tour in Kauffman Stadium

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

    Kansas City Museums, Parks, and History Segway Tour
    Kansas City Museums, Parks, and History Segway Tour

    Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $75/person

    Killers of Kansas City: Ghost and True Crime Tour
    Killers of Kansas City: Ghost and True Crime Tour

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

    SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium Admission Ticket
    SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium Admission Ticket

    Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $21/person