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  3. Topeka
  4. Lake Shawnee Campground

Camping at Lake Shawnee Campground near Topeka

Private campground · Topeka · 11 campsites

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

About this campground

Take a dip in a natural lake cove and enjoy the beauty of Kansas. Lake Shawnee Campground offers a clean and quiet property and is ready to welcome you and your family to explore the state!

4.7 on Campspot · 170 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 11 site types
50 Amp RV Site
RV · Up to 70 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
50 Amp RV Site
RV · Up to 70 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
50 Amp RV Site
rv
✓✓from $20
50 Amp RV Site
rv
✓✓from $20
50 Amp RV Site - OF
rv
XXfrom $20
50 Amp Waterfront RV Site
rv
✓Xfrom $20
Water + Electric Tent Only Site - OF
tent
XXfrom $20
Water + Electric Tent Only Site
tent
XXfrom $24
Full Hookup Back in RV Site
rv
XXfrom $38
Full Hookup Pull Through RV Site
rv
XXfrom $38
Full Hookup Back In Waterfront Site - OF
rv
XX
From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

2 openSites from $20/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Laundry
  • Pets Allowed
  • Playground
  • Shower
  • Snack Bar
  • Trash Cans
  • Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Garbage
  • Ice Cream
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 5 full-hookup, 6 electric individual sites.

Location

3435 SE East Edge Road
Open in Google Maps ↗

Lake Shawnee Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Shawnee Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Lake Shawnee Campground have RV hookups?
5 full-hookup, 6 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Shawnee Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Shawnee Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 5 full-hookup, 6 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 8 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 11 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 3435 SE East Edge Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

Quiet, wooded sites · 2 reviews

“It was very well kept, and quiet.”

Dennis H · Oct 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (170 reviews, ★ 4.7). Not written or edited by us.

“The sites & landscaping in E loop is very maintained. I wish however full hookup sites would be available year round m.”

Robin H 4 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Nice quiet campground. Wished we could have stayed more than one night. We will keep it on our list! Note to campground staff, the 30A outlet didn't have a ground according to my surge protector. I had a 50A adapter so it didn't cause us any problem.”

RANDALL M 4 · Oct 2026 · Campspot
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Guides for this trip

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  • Camping with dogs
from $38
Full Hookup Pull Through Waterfront RV Site
rv
XXfrom $42
Full Hookup Back In Waterfront RV Site
rv
XXfrom $42

✓ 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

Geist Family Farms

10.8 mi from Lake Shawnee Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $87/night
$175 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Perry State Park

12.3 mi from Lake Shawnee Campground (straight-line)
Rates & availability from Kansas State Parks · you book on their site
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First come, first served

Clinton State Park

14.8 mi from Lake Shawnee Campground (straight-line)
No reservations, so no live availability
Rates & availability from Kansas State Parks · 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

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

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 · 26 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 · 40 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 · 74 mi from campground

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

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Things to do

Activities near Lake Shawnee Campground

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 Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202625%0%0%
Dec 202627%0%0%
Jan 202727%0%0%
Compare site types

11 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

9 sites · From $20, From $42/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

2 sites · From $24, From $20/night

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