Reviews

John Halenkamp

We stayed at Wallace State Park for ten days, and honestly, it’s one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Everything, from the bathrooms to the trails, was spotless and beautifully maintained. The hosts were as good as gold. They went above and beyond and even let us charge our solar battery bank, which was an absolute lifesaver during our stay. We spent our days fishing, having picnics, and exploring the trails. They even hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event while we were there and hid pumpkins throughout the woods for kids to find, such a thoughtful and fun touch. I also heard they do a big Easter event every year, which we’ll definitely be coming back to experience! One of the highlights was getting to see Bill and his incredible live owl demonstration. We met a barn owl, a barred owl, a screech owl, and a great horned owl, and Bill’s kindness and passion made it unforgettable. It felt like something out of a nature documentary, but even better because it was real and right in front of us. The atmosphere here is top-notch, peaceful, safe, and full of good energy. Even the water from the tap tasted amazing. It’s clear this park is cared for with pride and heart. After visiting dozens of parks, I can say this one stands out as a true gem. It’s the kind of place that leaves you feeling grateful, grounded, and already planning your next trip back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely five stars. Wallace State Park is what every state park should aspire to be.

Kevin S

Second time camping here and both were absolutely good time. Restroom and shower are kept clean. Firewoods are sold for $5 for bundle with payment option of cash and card. Campgrounds are well kept and many hiking trails available. They also added portable potty shed in campground 1 near site 20.

Shani Enns

Beautiful, clean, quiet, close enough to Kansas City to be out of town, but nearby... The showers have actual hot water, which is amazing. Hosts and staff are kind and helpful. Several gorgeous trails, and several playgrounds for children. Lots of wildlife. Most of the camp sites around the edges of each camp loop are heavily shaded, and somewhat secluded. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. There's also a great day use area, and the gates are coded at night for only registered campers to be able to enter after the day use area closes.

K W

We love this place!!! Awesome spot with a really sweet hiking trail!!! It’s in a perfect location and the campsite hosts are super nice!!! We are very happy with our overall experience and can’t wait to come back!!!

Patrick Lowe

We were looking for a quick get away for the weekend and found Wallace State Park. Very easy to get to from Kansas City. The reviews were really good for a lot of good reasons. The camp ground was very clean. We have a squaredrop trailer so we parked in Campground 1 in a pull through spot. The park is heavily treed so we felt some privacy and the spot was in perfect condition. We had our gravel bikes and hit some of the back roads which turned out to be very hilly. Afterward, we showered...really nice facilities for that. We hiked on our last day on Deer Run. It was described as rugged but maybe we missed that part of the trail. It was a nice trail (good hill at the start) and we managed a quick 3 miles. Also, the hosts were very nice and helpful. We'll definitely be going back.

Kristin Tarrant

This campground is such a gem and not far at all from KC. We booked last minute so there were limited sites available. Since we planned to stay just one night, we decided the basic (no water/elec) would be fine in campground 1. Site 12 was mostly shaded and had a drive thru style parking. It was mostly private and so spacious. The bathrooms and showers were super clean. The hosts were very friendly and informative. Can’t wait to come back!

Alicia Jobe

Perfect tent camping experience for a family. Nice tent pads with soft wood chips, fire ring, and metal grill rack. Picnic table for each spot, some covered/some not. In the spring, the foliage is lush and makes each spot fairly secluded. Cute trails and fishing pond to explore. Fishing is fun, some cot turtles, though, so be careful. Clean large camper bath and shower rooms. Pets friendly. Wildlife all over to enjoy. The only reason this place didn't get 5 stars from me were the ticks. They were so bad, they were crawling on our tent, mini ones got inside, and even with all the bug repellent we could muster, they attacked in force; we went in April. No spraying is allowed around d the grounds for bugs, so we couldn't spray our tent or anywhere on our pad. We sprayed ourselves but still got one.

Teresa Bell

So beautiful there! Very clean campground, bathrooms were clean. Had a tornado watch while we were there in the property. People came and told us and went around telling everybody about it, which was very nice of them. Loved the stay.

Rachelle Hessel

Our family loves taking time to visit here, such a nice place to be outside. I give it 4 stars because some of the trails along the lake have fallen into the lake and have been blocked off but not repaired. One of the long bridges at the end of the lake need a lot of repair or replaced in many areas. We enjoy playing at the park and walking the trails.