Accessible via rough access roads, C2T Ranch and Campground operates as a working cattle ranch along the Saline River that has welcomed visitors since 1884. The private facility offers sites ranging from primitive camping to full hookups with electric and water, plus glamping tents scattered across the property with significant spacing between each site. Nightly rates run $35-$60 with reservations available.
Ranch tours provide insight into the sustainable ranching practices used on the property, while river floats and food baskets offer additional services. The site holds historical significance as the location of the first recorded Buffalo Soldier conflict from nearby Fort Hays. With drinking water, restrooms, showers, and WiFi available, the ranch accommodates RVs with hookups and allows both campfires and pets throughout the grounds.
Description
You won't believe you are still in Kansas! C2T Ranch is a working regenerative cattle ranch, with over 4 miles of Saline River running through it. Amazing 150' tall limestone cliffs rise above river and several spring fed creeks feed into the river. There is hiking galore in the canyons or on the cliffs, fishing in the rivers, or bird watching on the native prairie above the cliffs. Fossil hunters can find a variety of fossilized shells, as well as native septarian and calcite for the rockhounds.
Our picturesque, secluded campground has primitive and powered campsites, plus several glamping tent, all dispersed along an amazing horseshoe bend of the Saline River, each with direct river access. We're only a 20 minute drive north of Hays, Kansas and I-70, come visit us today!
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundC2T Ranch and Campground is located in Kansas
Directions
Our address is 1202 Saline River Road, Plainville, KS. However, be cautious of using GPS only to get to our house. Many times the directions are not correct, so we recommend exiting the interstate at Exit 159 - Hays and following these directions: Directions: go north of Hays (exit 159) on US 183, 14 miles. Right after you cross the Saline River bridge, you'll find the intersection for Saline River Road. Turn west, left, and go 4.5 miles. There you will see Hyacinth Ave going north, and our driveway going south. It's marked by a mailbox with 1202 on it. Go south down the driveway, a little over a mile, past an old rock barn and you'll see the house. We will lead you to the campsite from there.
Coordinates
39.087403882133344 N
99.38249248843283 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 25 min from Manhattan, KS
- 2 hrs 50 min from Grand Island, NE
- 2 hrs 53 min from Wichita, KS
- 3 hrs 54 min from Lincoln, NE
