Leavenworth State Fishing Lake
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review 248 St Tonganoxie, KS 66086 785-887-6882 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.1255, -95.1548
Overview of Leavenworth State Fishing Lake
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by thedeanhopkins on 11/18/2024
Longest RV Reported: 34 feet (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer)
Reported by GMAdventures on 4/15/2024
Elevation 984 ft / 299 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 785-887-6882
Larry P asked on 4/21/2023
Is this a first-come first served campground? I can't seem to find camping info on the state website.
Reviews of Leavenworth State Fishing Lake 15 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/15/2024
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Last reported 5/20/2024
“Great boondocking and secluded. Very quiet. ”
Reviewed 11/18/2024
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We stayed a couple nights at the camping spot down by the water mid November so the lake wasn't very active. We had it all to ourselves. I visiting the lake during the summer a few times and there was always someone already camping there. See my marked up picture for info on the 3 available places to camp overnight. We had basicall... more
We stayed a couple nights at the camping spot down by the water mid November so the lake wasn't very active. We had it all to ourselves. I visiting the lake during the summer a few times and there was always someone already camping there. See my marked up picture for info on the 3 available places to camp overnight.
We had basically no cell signal at the waterfront site. I was able to make a few phone calls, but most of the time my Verizon phone was in SOS mode. That's really the main drawback of this spot. It's probably because it's down in a "valley" by the water. I checked signal at the other two areas and they were acceptable. I probably wouldn't be able to stream netflix, but we were there to unplug!
There wasn't too much traffic of cars driving on the nearby road. It was VERY quiet at night which was great. It may not feel safe for some since there's not much around, but we loved it.
If you have a larger rig, make sure you pull down to the waterfront spot coming from the west. It's much easier and there's a turnaround spot a little ways west of the entrance. The other two camping areas are easy to get into, just watch out for trees.
There was quite a bit of trash but we used a large trash bag and I had the kids help us pick up the area. Probably just high school kids drinking beer at night. Some of the trash was also fishing packaging.
We'll definitely be back when we want to feel off grid and it's free! We also did a bit of fishing so that was nice!
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thedeanhopkins would stay here again
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“Free And Lovely ”
Reviewed 5/20/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Quite a bit of trash but we have seen worse. Been free camping at many of Kansas’s fishing lakes. This one doesn’t have designated camp spots and would no recommend RV due to a lack of space. Pit toilets. Doors don’t close all the way but not too bad. Pack your trash out. This is our second stay here. Some days quiet but some days sup... more
Quite a bit of trash but we have seen worse. Been free camping at many of Kansas’s fishing lakes. This one doesn’t have designated camp spots and would no recommend RV due to a lack of space. Pit toilets. Doors don’t close all the way but not too bad. Pack your trash out. This is our second stay here. Some days quiet but some days super busy with fisher people.
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camper-922638 would stay here again
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“Nice Place for a Short Stay”
Reviewed 4/15/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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There are three separate areas you can camp. The Eastern one down by the water is not an easy decent for any large vehicle. But its right by the water! The second area furthest south is the most accessable for larger rigs, but there is one low branch during the entrance path that can catch a taller AC unit, I just drove a little off th... more
There are three separate areas you can camp. The Eastern one down by the water is not an easy decent for any large vehicle. But its right by the water! The second area furthest south is the most accessable for larger rigs, but there is one low branch during the entrance path that can catch a taller AC unit, I just drove a little off the side of the road to clear it. And large rigs should turn left coming into the circle and camp near the toilets. Low branches will hit larger rigs going to the right. This spot is the most secluded. The final Western spot is great for medium sized vehicles and smaller RV's. Nearly the whole area of the Western camping area is not level, and there is more traffic.
No Areas for unobstructed Starlink
Verizon: Down 44Mb Up .87Mb
ATT: 97Mb Up 7.61Mb
NOTE: As of when I was here, they adjusted camping times from 14 days down to 7 with a 5 day buffer before camping again.
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GMAdventures would stay here again
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“Quiet And Fire Pit”
Reviewed 5/29/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Our spot was very quiet. There were a few people driving loudly in the evening, but still please. There was an outhouse that smelled like weed, but thankful for it still.
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Jen would stay here again
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“Trash”
Reviewed 5/9/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Trash, antifreeze bottles. Broken picnic table where we camped by a shelter. Looks like beautiful clean areas if you camp next to the lake. Nice lake, lots of trees, song birds. I would camp here again but pick your spot wisely!
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Cathy would stay here again
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“Nice, Peaceful Quiet Off The Beaten Path Getaway. ”
Reviewed 10/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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Traffic on dirt road by the campground occasionally. Most all sites hard to level but there are a couple that doable. CG for tenters and small rv’s. One bar for T-Mobil. Pack out your trash. That’s all of the negative but now for the positive. Nice, Peaceful Quiet Off The Beaten Path Getaway. Shady trees with pathways to walks t... more
Traffic on dirt road by the campground occasionally. Most all sites hard to level but there are a couple that doable. CG for tenters and small rv’s. One bar for T-Mobil. Pack out your trash. That’s all of the negative but now for the positive. Nice, Peaceful Quiet Off The Beaten Path Getaway. Shady trees with pathways to walks to the beautiful lake about 150 feet from the CG. Covered pavilion for group use with a fireplace. Fire rings scattered about so bring your local wood. Couple of long sites for larger rigs but leveling could be an issue. Good over the air tv reception but satellite may be spotty because of the trees. Starlink could be spotty as well. Curvy paved road almost all the way to the CG. Short dirt road from end of pavement to CG entrance. PLEASE pick up your trash and pack it out to keep this place nice. Would be a shame to spoil it because it is such a nice getaway for locals and for us traveling thru stopping here to visit family. Will DEFINITELY come back.
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Johnevans3 would stay here again
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“Cute and peaceful”
Reviewed 8/4/2022
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The lake and the whole land was really peaceful, we arrived at 1am and were alone there. Another car came during the night and some fishermen were there in the morning, but otherwise it was super peaceful.
camper-722130 would stay here again
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“Small park off the beaten path”
Reviewed 6/21/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Easy to get to, clean, quiet and safe. A couple cars went by in the night but that was it. Had the place to myself. 2 bars AT&T
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E would stay here again
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“Nice area over lake”
Reviewed 2/26/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Large open area with multiple areas for people to camp. Off a dirt road with little traffic and sits above the lake. Public hunting area on other side of road so you may hear gunfire during hunting season fyi. We would stay again as it was a nice area.
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The Traveling Nurse would stay here again
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“Nice but a little trashy. ”
Reviewed 7/15/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Previous campers have left enough trash scattered to be an eyesore. Apppears to be from those few who abandon unwanted possessions for others to clean up. Otherwise a nice site. Some thru traffic but not bad. Well maintained with the grass cut and vault toilet clean and free of flies. Good cell service. On the other side of the lake ... more
Previous campers have left enough trash scattered to be an eyesore. Apppears to be from those few who abandon unwanted possessions for others to clean up.
Otherwise a nice site. Some thru traffic but not bad. Well maintained with the grass cut and vault toilet clean and free of flies. Good cell service. On the other side of the lake there is a like side day area.
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adjustin2morrow would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
Site Amenities
- fire ring
Facilities
- restrooms: onsite
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- pets
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