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Atlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo

97%

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107 reviews

· Wilson, Ellsworth, Kansas

24 acres hosted by Matthew F.

3 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Best in Kansas: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Matthew is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Come explore this incredible piece of Cold War History as you will get a tour of the underground Atlas F Missile Base!This is the site of a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Silo which was abandoned by the Air Force in the 60's. You can book separate from camping a historical tour of the Missile Base property and the underground Launch Control Center with a tunnel that leads to the 176 ft. deep Missile Silo.(This is a construction zone, as the bunker is being renovated into an underground home. Be prepared to sign liability waivers.) Located in the Smoky Hills of Kansas, you will be camping in beautiful fields with great views of a 250 MW windfarm. Hike over a mile of trails on the property and pick out your own camp spot. Join other guests at the top of the Missile Silo for a campfire at night and enjoy stargazing. Just mins away from the local tavern and restaurants in Wilson & a Brewery in the small town of Sylvan Grove. Nearby is Lake Wilson, one of the largest and cleanest lakes in the State, there are water sports and Epic rated mountain biking trails.

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97% Recommend127 ratings · 107 reviews

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Charles W.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Missile Silo Adventure Camping

Interesting to see the Atlas silo and learn more of the history of mutually assured destruction. Matthew was very welcoming at the site. It was very quiet with a big sky for stargazing.

Dj J.

3 reviews

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· November 2024

To the stars!

3 m campervan ·

Missile Silo Adventure Camping

Needed a place to stay and found this gem. Was everything I needed and the tour is the missile silo was awesome! Thanks Matthew!

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Callum F.

9 reviews

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· November 2024

6 m Class B ·

Missile Silo Adventure Camping

Great site that looks like its only going to get better in time, would highly recommend the tour too. Matthew is a fantastic, knowledgeable host and guide.

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Catherine G.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Missile Silo Adventure Camping

This camping spot was simultaneously the most beautiful and coolest spot in Kansas. Highly recommend doing the tour as well - Matt made the tour super interesting and it was awesome hearing his ideas for the spot. We will definitely be back 🙂

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Brad S.

5 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Missile Silo Adventure Camping

Our second trip to the silo and we were amazed at the progress and how much has changed in less than two years. Matt’s vision is happening and it’s mind blowing. What hasn’t changed is the dark skies and bright stars that never disappoint, or the quiet Kansas hills with amazing views. Awesome host, and we look forward to another stay soon.

Garrett H.

5 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Missile Silo Adventure Camping

A very cool, unique site with secluded camping spots and a very friendly and knowledgeable host. I learned a ton from doing the tour. The host set up a community fire pit at night for anyone who wanted to join. He star gazing was incredible. Would recommend!

Location

Wilson, Ellsworth, Kansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Washtáge Moⁿzháⁿ (Kaw / Kansa), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Pâri (Pawnee), Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking