Description

The Topeka / Capital City KOA Journey is a lovely and well-maintained campground set in rolling green countryside. This big-rig and family friendly park is conveniently close to local area attractions, including: Kansas state capital, universities, museums, art galleries, race tracks, entertainment venues, fine dining, and shopping. This KOA is a great place to stop and relax while passing through or exploring the Topeka / Capital City area.

Location

Topeka / Capital City KOA Journey
1949 SW 49th St
Topeka, KS 66609
koa.com
(785) 862-5267
Latitude: 38.976336 N, Longitude: -95.704783 W, Elevation: 945 ft (288 m)

Details

We stayed for one-night at the Topeka / Capital City KOA Journey in early April, 2020, and again for two-nights in mid September, 2020.

COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Excellent – contactless check-in; staff wearing masks; social distancing; closed/limited facilities; guest masks welcome, but not required.

Cost

For the one-night and two-night visits at a 50 amp full hookup paved pull-thru site, we paid about $44 per night including taxes and Value Kard Rewards Discount. There were no additional fees for pets or an extra vehicle.

Ratings (1-5)

Accessibility – 4/5

The campground is accessible from Interstate I-335 or US-75 via paved streets, although the route may be somewhat round-about. Use caution with GPS that you are not directed onto a gravel road (with a low overpass?) just outside of the campground!

Lanes in the park are reasonably well-maintained asphalt or gravel. The park has pull-thru and back-in RV sites and can accommodate large rigs. The campground facilities have provisions for Universal access.

Facilities/Amenities – 4/5

The park amenities include full hookup 50 or 30 amp RV sites, tent sites, cabin rentals, restrooms, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, cable TV, propane service, camp store, pavilion, playground, enclosed pet run, 3 fishing ponds, and seasonal salt water swimming pool. Facilities are clean and well-maintained.

Site quality – 4/5

RV sites are full hookup with 50 or 30 amp electric, Wi-Fi, picnic table, fire ring, and cable TV. Park sites are pull-thru or back-in, clean, generally spacious, and many have shade trees. Site surface is gravel. Deluxe RV patio sites and deluxe cabins are available.

Scenic Value – 5/5

The campground is nicely landscaped, clean, and park-like with large grassy areas, fishing ponds, and sweeping countryside views.

Location/Isolation – 4/5

The campground is adjacent to a busy highway US-75 so does get some road noise. Sites are good sized and do not feel crowded.

Paws Friendliness – 5/5

The campground is pet friendly, with cleanup stations and a large K9 Kamp enclosed off-leash pet runs. The campground is large enough for a good walk with your pet.

Overall Rating – 5/5

Overall, the Topeka / Capital City KOA Journey is a convenient and relaxing place to stay while visiting the Topeka / Capital City area. We enjoyed our short stay and would visit another time.

Additional info

Internet access

We received a strong 4G Verizon signal at this campground. The campground provided free WiFi.

Water Quality

The water at this campground tested moderately hard.

Nearby Amenities

A wide range of shopping and services are available nearby and in Topeka / Capital City (6 miles).

Nearby attractions

Here are a few local attractions and activities:

• • Kansas Museum of History
  • Lake Shawnee
  • Evel Knievel Museum
  • Kansas State Capitol Building
  • Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
  • Combat Air Museum
  • Gage Park
  • Ward Meade Park
  • Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
  • Ted Ensley Gardens

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