Can I get any recommendations for an overnight campground no far off of I-70? I'll be traveling I-70 westbound in about 10 days and the timing of the travel means that I may likely need a campground in middle or western Kansas, or eastern Colorado (before Limon). Does anyone know if there are electric hook-ups at the Colorado Visitor Center on westbound I-70? I stopped there once, but can't remember if they have hook-ups there. Thanks.

There is at least one campground, maybe two, in Russell, Kansas, right off the interstate. The one I stayed at in 2011 is within sight of I-70. it isn't a grand campground, but has hookups.I limped into the campground with a blown oil line to my turbocharger, and sort of crashed there for several days while my Jeep was getting repaired at the dealer in Hayes. The folks running that campground were most gracious and allowed me to do an emergency wash to get the black diesel oil off the camper in spite of a "no RV washing" rule. They even helped me out with some degreaser soap -- that stuff is hard to get off without leaving a stain. They are about two miles west the Rest Area at which I discovered the cracked line (Thank goodness I had a 5 quart jug of oil in the back -- nearly all of which blew out in those two miles.)

The fairgrounds in Burlington Co. have elec. It's good for an overnite.

Nvr*lost wrote:Can I get any recommendations for an overnight campground no far off of I-70? I'll be traveling I-70 westbound in about 10 days and the timing of the travel means that I may likely need a campground in middle or western Kansas, or eastern Colorado (before Limon). Does anyone know if there are electric hook-ups at the Colorado Visitor Center on westbound I-70? I stopped there once, but can't remember if they have hook-ups there. Thanks.Would the State Park at Hale reservoir work? not on I-70 but we always get off and follow Rt36 into Limon from Hannibal. interesting spot with the only issue being that it has a gravel road for a few miles into the CG we have stayed there and never seen a crowd, not close to anything except Rt 36, so.If not and you are staying on I-70 In just about every or every other town they have these little parks/sites to stay in, so it should not be an issue.BOL,

Nvr*lost wrote:Can I get any recommendations for an overnight campground no far off of I-70? I'll be traveling I-70 westbound in about 10 days and the timing of the travel means that I may likely need a campground in middle or western Kansas, or eastern Colorado (before Limon). Does anyone know if there are electric hook-ups at the Colorado Visitor Center on westbound I-70? I stopped there once, but can't remember if they have hook-ups there. Thanks.There are no electric hookups in any Colorado Welcome Center, nor is overnight parking permitted. Some law enforcement jurisdictions will enforce this more vigorously than others. There's a nice campground in Oakley KS -- High Plains Camping. It gets good reviews as well. Not to be confused with another one there, Kansas Kountry RV Park, which does not get good reviews. Haven't stayed there for that reason.

Thank you all for the suggestions.

Kansas/Colorado campgrounds off of I -70? | Good Sam Community

OutdoorPhotogra
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
Bipeflier wrote:
Ellis, KS (MM 145) has a shady city park, electric, showers, dump, right along a lake. South of I70 to 8th St. turn left (east) 2 blocks.

$20

That's the one I recomended but you have much more detail. Great little spot to spend the night.
buc1980
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
I stay overnite at High plain camp of 70 few month ago.Oakley KA
Bipeflier
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
Ellis, KS (MM 145) has a shady city park, electric, showers, dump, right along a lake. South of I70 to 8th St. turn left (east) 2 blocks.

$20
OutdoorPhotogra
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
One of our fondest memories of what was essentially an interstate stop was a municipal campground in Ellis, KS. campground isn't much but it's on a river. Nice view and nice little small town. Unfortunately weather was atrocious but police came by to let everyone know that if there was a tornado warning they would come through to warn everyone and that the church next door was a shelter.

Odd little things but left a good impression on us.
MSGTRETIREDCSP
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
The Kit Carson County Fairgrounds are an excellent place to stay. They're quiet and have electrical hookup, for $10 a night. Easy access to the interstate. This is in Burlington, Co on I70. It's a great little town that's friendly. It's the first town you come to in Colorado after crossing from Kansas.
The welcome center does not have hookups, but you can park for the night if electrical is not an issue.
I'll be stopping at the fairgrounds at the end of Sep.
gwalter
Explorer III
Sep 19, 2015
If you are running diesel, Goodland is the place to fill. Tues. I filled for $2.19 credit and cash was $2.12.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Sep 19, 2015
bfacklam wrote:
We always stop at the Passport America campground at Seibert, Colorado. It is nothing special, but it has electricity and clean showers. These are the two most important things for us when we stop at campgrounds.
I have stayed there as well, nothing special but no road noise and cheap.
allen8106
Explorer
Sep 19, 2015
Wilson lake or Milford lake both have electric and water with dump stations. They are both about 6 to 8 miles north of th interstate.
bfacklam
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
We always stop at the Passport America campground at Seibert, Colorado. It is nothing special, but it has electricity and clean showers. These are the two most important things for us when we stop at campgrounds.
Dave_and_Sue
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
Goodland Kansas has a great little KOA.Real nice people and nice little park.Off the I70 far enough there isn't road noise.