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Lake Shawnee, Topeka

4.7
#2 of 30 in Nature in Kansas
Playground · Water Body
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  • By Jambo528
    Perfect spot for winter camping. What a great location. In the winter the RV camping spots are in the middle of the TARC drive through Christmas light show. It was wonderful and not noisy. I enjoyed.....  more
    Perfect spot for winter camping. What a great location. In the winter the RV camping spots are in the middle of the TARC drive through Christmas light show. It was wonderful and not noisy. I enjoyed.....  more »
  • By VillagerRick
    This is a large (120+/- sites) municipal campground in proximity to a large lake. The short not quite level back-in sites are gravel off asphalt access roads. The hookups (water & electric) are... 
    This is a large (120+/- sites) municipal campground in proximity to a large lake. The short not quite level back-in sites are gravel off asphalt access roads. The hookups (water & electric) are...  more »
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  • By Rebecca Jones
    We are so lucky to have this lake. Most beautiful flowers. Great fishing. Paddle boating. Fun playgrounds. And wide paths for biking and walking. Has public grills and picnic areas. And fun camping area. Took my daughter to get her prom pictures. Beautiful ❤️
  • By Danita
    It's beautiful. Camp grounds expensive for it being off season. Plus the rules are a bit over the top.
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