Manhattan, Kansas Micropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Manhattan, Kansas is a place where outdoors fun is plentyful if you look In the right places. Take a look at the list of nearby outdoors places below, and find the perfect spot. With so much nature nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Spending some time picking the right spot will make you trip more enjoyable. Find a Business in the Manhattan, Kansas Micropolitan Area Business TypeOR Business Name Books about Manhattan Books from Amazon.com about Manhattan, Kansas. High Quality Topo Map of the Area Hikercentral outdoors article of the week.   Campgrounds near Manhattan, Kansas: Mill Creek Campground, Kansas, 24 miles away Flagstop Campground and Rec, Kansas, 32 miles away Fort Markley, Kansas, 41 miles away Feit Memorial Park Campground, Nebraska, 48 miles away Emporia RV Park and Campground, Kansas, 49 miles away Four Seasons RV Acres, Kansas, 48 miles away Dieker RV Sales and Svc, Kansas, 50 miles away Covered wagon Camp Ground, Kansas, 56 miles away Crescent Lake Resort, Kansas, 56 miles away Shady Hollow Mobile Home and RV Park, Kansas, 56 miles away Chautauqua Park Campground, Nebraska, 55 miles away Diller Campground, Nebraska, 55 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro to the center of the zips of the campgrounds, actual driving distance may be different. Trails near Manhattan, Kansas: Homestead Trail, Gage County, Nebraska, 60 miles away Rockford Trail, Gage County, Nebraska, 51 miles away Rock Creek Station Trails, Jefferson County, Nebraska, 61 miles away Hickman Trail, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 73 miles away Southridge Trail, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 79 miles away Williamsburg Trail, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 80 miles away Whitewater paddling spots near Manhattan, Kansas: Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence 86 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls 107 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge 116 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road 132 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Ski Resorts near Manhattan, Kansas: Snow Creek, Missouri, 104 miles, vertical drop 300 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. Hotels in or near Manhattan, Kansas: Comfort Inn Manhattan, Manhattan, Kansas, 8 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Manhattan, Manhattan, Kansas, 9 miles away Manhattan Super 8 Motel, Manhattan, Kansas, 8 miles away Best Western Manhattan Inn, Manhattan, Kansas, 8 miles away Holiday Inn MANHATTAN AT THE CAMPUS, Manhattan, Kansas, 10 miles away Golf Courses near Manhattan, Kansas: Colbert Hills Golf Course, Manhattan, Kansas, 13 miles away Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan, Kansas, 10 miles away Stagg Hill Golf Club, Manhattan, Kansas, 10 miles away Wamego Country Club, Wamego, Kansas, 11 miles away Custer Hill Golf Course, Fort Riley, Kansas, 24 miles away Rolling Meadows Golf Course, Junction City, Kansas, 29 miles away St Mary's Golf Course, Saint Marys, Kansas, 28 miles away Lakes near Manhattan, Kansas: Lake Elbo, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, 3 miles away Sand Lake, Riley County, Kansas, 9 miles away Tuttle Creek Lake, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, 9 miles away Eureka Lake, Riley County, Kansas, 14 miles away Fairman Lake, Riley County, Kansas, 12 miles away Jewell County Lake, Jewell County, Kansas, 15 miles away Alma City Reservoir, Wabaunsee County, Kansas, 21 miles away Cameron Springs Lake, Riley County, Kansas, 25 miles away Whiskey Lake, Geary County, Kansas, 23 miles away Beaches near Manhattan, Kansas: National Parks near Manhattan, Kansas: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 50 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 55 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 109 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Camping Gear Info       Go to Kansas Index    We recommend these good hotels in or near Manhattan, Kansas. Comfort Inn Manhattan, Manhattan, Kansas 8 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Manhattan, Manhattan, Kansas 9 miles away Manhattan Super 8 Motel, Manhattan, Kansas 8 miles away Best Western Manhattan Inn, Manhattan, Kansas 8 miles away Holiday Inn MANHATTAN AT THE CAMPUS, Manhattan, Kansas 10 miles away