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Why Choose Kansas for Tiny Living?

Kansas tiny house communities span Flint Hills prairie, Kansas City metro edges, and southern plains lake country. From affordable monthly pads near Paola to gated lake communities south of Kansas City, year-round resorts near Wichita, and Leavenworth riverfront sites, the Sunflower State offers wide-open placement options. Affordable land, low cost of living, and central plains recreation make Kansas attractive for downsizers who want space without mountain-state price tags.

Before joining a community, make sure you understand Kansas tiny house zoning laws so you know what to expect. Most communities handle the legal side for you, but it helps to know the rules. If you prefer to build your own tiny house instead of buying one already in the community, check out our directory of Kansas builders who can create a custom home that fits community requirements.

Kansas City Metro Area

Linn ValleyGated Lake Community with RV Lots

Linn Valley Lakes

24039 Lakeshore Drive, Linn Valley, KS 66040

Linn Valley Lakes is a private gated recreational community at 24039 Lakeshore Drive, Linn Valley, KS 66040, about 40 minutes south of the Kansas City metro on Highway 69. The POA office is at the front gate. Camping lots (typically about 50 by 80 feet) and multipurpose lots allow RVs to stay set up permanently. Building lots generally do not allow permanent RV placement beyond short camping stays. Lot owners can use two community swimming pools, a swim beach, the Deer Trace 18-hole golf course with driving range and pro shop, eight lakes and ponds for fishing and boating, a community center with laundry, an exercise room, and bathhouses. The campground area offers 30 and 50 amp pull-through sites with water and sewer. An RV storage area for owners costs about $150 per year. Tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, ball fields, mini golf, and ATV trails are on site. Camping lots have sold around $28,300 on average in recent listings. Call the POA at (913) 757-4591.

Lots / sites
Camping and multipurpose lots for permanent RV placement; building lots for dwellings
Bring your own
Yes
Pricing
Lots are purchased, not rented monthly. Camping lots have averaged around $28,300 in recent sales. RV storage about $150 per year for owners. Call (913) 757-4591 for current lot availability.
Amenities
private gated entry · two community swimming pools and swim beach · Deer Trace 18-hole golf course, driving range, pro shop, and restaurant · eight lakes and ponds for fishing, boating, and swimming · community center with laundry, exercise room, and bathhouses · full hookups: water, electric, sewer (1,500-gallon tank on many lots), 30 and 50 amp · RV storage for owners about $150 per year · tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, ball fields, mini golf, and ATV trails · year-round community events · camping lots and multipurpose lots allow permanent RV setup

Lot purchase model through the POA, not a typical monthly RV park lease. Building permits required for improvements. Building lots limit RV camping to about 14 days. Multipurpose lots allow single-wide mobile homes and permanent RVs.

PaolaLong-Term RV Space Rental

Thomas Estates

32470 Lone Star Road, Paola, KS 66071

Thomas Estates is at 32470 Lone Star Road, Paola, KS 66071, about three miles outside Paola and roughly 50 miles south of downtown Kansas City. The community is a quiet, tree-filled manufactured home park with mostly permanent residents. Long-term RV parking is available for trailers, fifth wheels, and Class A and C motorhomes on large 40 by 70 foot concrete pads with full water and sewer hookups and 30 or 50 amp electric. Sites are back-in only with no pull-through options. Current site rent is $415 per month on a month-to-month basis, including water, sewer, and garbage. There is no public shower, restroom, or laundry on site. Paola is about 30 minutes from Olathe and 45 minutes from Overland Park. This is not an overnight campground or RV storage lot. Call (913) 400-2044 first to check availability before applying.

Lots / sites
40 by 70 ft concrete pads; back-in only
Bring your own
Yes
Pricing
$415 per month including water, sewer, and garbage. Month-to-month lease.
Amenities
long-term RV space rental (month-to-month) · 40 by 70 ft concrete pads · full water and sewer hookups · 30 and 50 amp electric · water, sewer, and garbage included in rent · quiet country setting with tree-filled lots · mostly permanent long-term residents · about 3 miles from Paola · about 30 minutes to Olathe · about 45 minutes to Overland Park

Back-in sites only, no pull-through. Not for overnight campers or RV storage. Call first for availability before applying.

LeavenworthYear-Round RV Park

Suncatcher Lake RV Park

24836 Tonganoxie Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Suncatcher Lake RV Park is at 24836 Tonganoxie Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048, near Highway 73, I-29, and I-70. The park has 39 full-hookup sites and stays open year-round with 24-hour daily access. Daily, weekly, and monthly site rentals are available, with stays up to 24 months. Each site has water, sewer, and 30 or 50 amp electric. Amenities include a stocked fishing lake, laundry facilities, hot showers, a small playground, and pet-friendly rules with two pets included and about $25 per month for each additional pet. Walmart is about five minutes away. The park sits within 10 to 15 minutes of Leavenworth, Tonganoxie, the Kansas Speedway, and the Legends shopping area. Call (913) 680-5335 or email office@suncatcherlake.com for rates and booking.

Lots / sites
39 full-hookup RV sites; stays up to 24 months
Bring your own
Yes
Pricing
Daily, weekly, and monthly rates available. Call (913) 680-5335 for current pricing.
Amenities
open year-round with 24-hour access · 39 lots with full hookups (water, sewer, 30 and 50 amp electric) · daily, weekly, and monthly rentals · stays up to 24 months · stocked fishing lake · laundry facilities · hot showers · pet-friendly (2 pets included, $25/mo each additional) · small playground · near Leavenworth, Tonganoxie, Kansas Speedway, and Legends mall

Tent camping not available. Pet fees apply beyond two pets. Confirm current maximum stay rules with the office.

Wichita & South-Central Kansas

HalsteadYear-Round Full-Service RV Resort

Wichita's Spring Lake RV Resort

1308 S. Spring Lake Road, Halstead, KS 67056

Wichita's Spring Lake RV Resort is at 1308 S. Spring Lake Road, Halstead, KS 67056, about 10 minutes from Halstead and 25 minutes from Wichita. The park describes itself as the largest RV park in Kansas and stays open every season. It has 124 full-hookup sites plus 55 water and electric sites, with pull-through and back-in options near ponds and trails. About one-third of guests are permanent or long-term residents. Amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse, family centers, a full-service kitchen, fishing ponds, mini golf, shuffleboard, bingo, an outdoor concert stage, laundry, a camp store, mail and package delivery, Wi-Fi, a dog park, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, nature trails, and community events. Nightly, weekly, monthly, and annual rates are available. Call (316) 223-2412 to book or ask about long-term rates.

Lots / sites
124 full-hookup sites plus 55 water/electric sites; long-term section
Bring your own
Yes
Pricing
Nightly, weekly, monthly, and annual rates available. Call (316) 223-2412 for current long-term pricing.
Amenities
open year-round · 124 full-hookup sites plus 55 water and electric sites · pull-through and back-in sites near water · long-term and full-timer section (about one-third of sites) · swimming pool · clubhouse and family centers · fishing ponds and nature trails · mini golf, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, and pickleball · playground and dog park · laundry, camp store, and mail/package delivery · Wi-Fi · cabins and tent sites also available · community events and potlucks

Pet-friendly with a dog park. Check-in at 1 p.m., check-out at 11 a.m. Daily passes available for visitors who want to fish or use park grounds without camping.

WichitaYear-Round RV Park

K&R RV Park

3200 S. Southeast Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67216

K&R RV Park is at 3200 S. Southeast Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67216, on K-15 near the QuickTrip pull-off in southeast Wichita. The park dates to the 1950s as a mobile home community and now serves both long-term residents and short-term guests. It sits minutes from Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna, and McConnell Air Force Base, with easy access to I-135 and the Kansas Turnpike. Amenities include 30 and 50 amp full hookups with water and sewer, concrete patios, paved roads, free Wi-Fi, an on-site laundry, a storm shelter, a playground, picnic areas, and pet relief and dog park areas. The park offers 24/7 access and also lists short-term furnished rentals from a tiny house to a three-bedroom home. Call (316) 684-1531 for site availability and rates.

Lots / sites
Long-term and short-term RV sites with full hookups
Bring your own
Yes
Pricing
Call (316) 684-1531 for current nightly, weekly, and monthly rates.
Amenities
open year-round with 24/7 access · long-term residents and short-term guests welcome · 30 and 50 amp electric, water, and sewer hookups · concrete patios and paved roads · free Wi-Fi · on-site laundry · storm shelter · playground and picnic areas · pet relief areas and dog park · near Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna, and McConnell AFB · easy access to I-135 and Kansas Turnpike · short-term furnished rentals also available on site

Convenient for traveling nurses, construction workers, military families, and long-term RV residents. Confirm rig size and hookup needs when booking.

FAQs About Tiny House Communities in Kansas