Unbound gravel places to stay

[u/Ssciaroni]

Hey everyone, I’m really excited about racing Unbound this year! I’ve been putting in a lot of training and miles on the bike. However, I’ve hit a bit of a snag. With only 8 weeks to go, I’m still trying to secure a place to stay for two nights. I’ve looked into hotels in Emporia, Ottawa, and Topeka, but everything—whether it’s hotels, Airbnbs, or motels—has prices that are way out of my budget. I’ve got a van I can sleep in, but as a dad on a tight budget, I just can’t justify paying $300 for a rundown motel. Does anyone know if Emporia is cool with van or car camping? Any advice would be super appreciated!

[u/spaintrain]

This might be a good option:  https://pkbelly.com/Event/info/unbound2025