Saddle Ridge - Hillsdale State Park — RV Camping in Paola, KS

Saddle Ridge Campground at Hillsdale State Park sits in the rolling tallgrass country near Paola, Kansas, just south of the Kansas City metro area. Centered around a 4,500-acre reservoir with 51 miles of shoreline, the park blends open water and forested terrain into a destination that draws anglers, trail riders, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The campground offers 22 sites with water and electrical hookups—including 30-amp service—making it a solid choice for RVers and big rigs, alongside primitive sites for tent campers. Picnic tables, grills, and restroom facilities are on-site, and pets are welcome. Saddle Ridge is the trailhead for nearly 49 miles of marked multi-use trails winding through the park's woodland and prairie landscape, open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Anglers can target walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill in the reservoir below. Birdwatchers keep eyes peeled for bald eagles, shorebirds, warblers, and hawks, while deer, beaver, and other wildlife are commonly spotted throughout the property. Located between Spring Hill and Paola off US-169, Hillsdale State Park offers a natural escape within easy reach of the Kansas City region.