KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As summer vacation kicks off, outdoor enthusiasts in the Kansas City area have reason to rejoice. Two camping destinations in Missouri have secured spots on “The Dyrt’s” prestigious list of the Best Places to Camp in the Midwest for 2024.
“The Dyrt,” a popular camping app, compiled this list based on user ratings and reviews. The selections encompass a variety of camping experiences, from private campgrounds to public parks, ensuring something memorable for every camper.
The Top 10 camping locations in the Midwest for 2024, according to The Dyrt, are as follows:
Midwest Region
1. Sandy Springs Campground — Ohio
2. Hitchcock County Nature Center — Iowa
3. Mouth of Two Hearted River State Forest Campground — Michigan
4. Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Minnesota
5. B Berry Farms & Co. — Missouri
6. Sangchris Lake State Park — Illinois
7. Wyalusing State Park — Wisconsin
8. Indiana Dunes State Park — Indiana
9. Lamb’s Resort — Minnesota
10. Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park — Missouri
While Kansas is categorized under the app’s Central Region, it is also represented by a notable location on that region’s “Best Of” list:
Central Region
1. “The Wall” in Buffalo Gap National Grasslands — South Dakota
2. Scoria Pit — North Dakota
3. Neches Bluff Overlook Campground — Texas
4. Big Pine Campground — South Dakota
5. Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park — North Dakota
6. Riverfront Campground — Ponca State Park — Nebraska
7. Beavers Bend State Park — Oklahoma
8. RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest — South Dakota
9. Wilson State Park Campground — Kansas
10. Inks Lake State Park — Texas
For those eager to explore more camping options, The Dyrt has compiled a comprehensive list of the 60 best camping sites across six regions, available on their website, thedyrt.com. Visitors can also compare the 2024 list with previous years’ rankings for reference.