Like almost all small towns in the midwest, Fredonia was laid out in 1868 near the St. Louis & San Francisco railways, and the first building erected was a general store. In 1907, a cement plant was opened that supplied the community with jobs for more than 100 years. In 1913, a large vein of coal was also discovered near the town, which brought a great deal of wealth to the area.
Although the area has seen a number of industrial interests come and go through the years, most of them have left now, leaving just under 2,500 residents behind. Fredonia is centrally located between a number of interesting cities and points of interest, including Wichita, Topeka, Kansas City, and Tulsa. Unless you are a big fan of cold weather, however, the best time to visit Fredonia is in the summer, when the average temperatures are in the high 70s to mid-80s.
Wichita Wicked Brew Tour: Every spring through fall, you can pick up a passport from any participating location and get a stamp at each location you visit. When you have filled up your passport, you get a commemorative t-shirt to remember all your favorite places.
Old Iron Days Show: Hosted by the Wilson County Old Iron Club of Fredonia and held each fall, this event features more than 30 working demonstrations of antique farm equipment and domestic methods of the past.
Cross Timbers State Park was originally a hunting and camping ground for Native Americans of the Osage Nation. The park covers 1,075 acres and offers a number of access points to the 2,800-acre Toronto Reservoir.
Osage Hills State Park is located just west of Bartlesville in the heart of the Osage Nation in northeast Oklahoma and is a prime example of Oklahoma's natural beauty. The park boasts 1,100 acres of lush forests, rocky bluffs, and serene waters.
Honey Creek State Park is located in southern Iowa and features 828 acres of rolling, timbered hills as well as Iowa's second-largest lake, Rathbun Lake. Natural wooded areas offer visitors a secluded setting for wildlife viewing, including numerous bird species.
Steeped in history, the National WWI Museum and Memorial is America's only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War through interactive displays, thought-provoking films, and eyewitness testimonies. Visit the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, at the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site as well as other properties associated with him in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.
Joplin KOA: As one of the premier RV park chains, KOA knows what RV lovers need and want in an RV park. Picnic tables, fire rings, clean facilities, a swimming pool, and immaculate grounds make this park a great destination for your next trip.
Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park: The "Route" is none other than the legendary Route 66. Located just five minutes from historical Carthage, this park offers extra-large pull-through and back-in sites and first-class amenities.
Coachlight RV Park: Also located just a short distance from Carthage, Coachlight RV Park offers paved streets, free WiFi, 24-hour attendants, and large, level lots with full hookups for any size of rig.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Fredonia, KS, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Fredonia?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Fredonia from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Fredonia?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.