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**COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY, SUCH AS THE RENTING OF SITES AND RESELLING SAID RESERVATION, IS OCCURRING ON STATE PARK PROPERTY THAT IS AGAINST AGENCY REGULATIONS. KDWPT REGULATION K.A.R. 115-8-19 STATES THAT NO PERSON SHALL ADVERTISE, ENGAGE IN, OR SOLICIT ANY BUSINESS, OR MAKE A CHARGE FOR ANY EVENT OR SERVICE EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT-ON-DEPARTMENT LANDS AND WATERS. PERSONS OR BUSINESSES FOUND TO BE ENGAGING IN THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE TICKETED RESULTING IN A COURT APPEARANCE AND RELATED FINES/COSTS.**

CAMPSITES Holiday Minimum Stay Rule: Memorial Weekend 4 night minimum May 22, 23, 24, 25; July 4th Weekend 3 night minimum July 3, July 4, July 5; Labor Day weekend 3 night minimum Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31. CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2025 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 23, 24, 25; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat July 4, 5; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Aug 29, 30, 31. CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2026 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 22, 23, 24; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat July 3, 4; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 4,5, 6

Additional tents may require an additional $10.00 per night fee at check-in.

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Cedar Bluff State Park - North Shore is located near Cedar Bluff Reservoir in Kansas. The terrain consists of open spaces and scattered trees, providing a setting for camping. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Cedar Bluff Reservoir for fishing and boating, as well as hiking trails in the surrounding area.

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Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park is located in Kansas

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Cedar Bluff State Park 32001 HWY 147 Ellis, KS 67637 Cedar Bluff State Park's Bluffton Area (Reservable area) is located 8 miles east of Wakeeney along I-70 and 13 miles south of I-70's exit 135, on highway 147. The Page Creek Area is located 19 miles south of I-70's 135 exit on highway 147, and 3 miles west on Trego County Road CC.

Address

32001 HWY 147
Ellis, KS 67637

Coordinates

38.80800011 N
99.73200036 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

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  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
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  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2025

Well kept and beautiful land

Perfect little hideaway in Kansas. The water was perfect, clean bathrooms/ showers.

Appreciated the concrete shelters for possible storms -that luckily didn't happen.

Site286
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Liz C., August 10, 2025
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Liz C., August 10, 2025
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Liz C., August 10, 2025
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Reviewed Jun. 12, 2025

Beautiful manicured lawn dispersed camping

Roonii Campsite. Unbelievable dispersed camping. Some have cement umbrella like shelter. There are cabins and full RV hookup sites too.. nice shower house with individual room one for women and one for men. Garbage bin, fish preparation table, dump station and water nearby. Nice receded lake views. Little windy. Full hookups are popular. Cabins and dispersed camping sites are empty. Cools down nicely at night.

Sitedispersed
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by David M., June 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by David M., June 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by David M., June 12, 2025
Reviewed Jun. 12, 2025

Awesome lakeside view campsites

Dispatch Campground. Awesome Lakeview dispersed campsites. Some are near the sandy beach. Unfortunately the lake water has receded dramatically. There is a large now unused boat and vehicle parking lot however the dock is lying on the dirt. The lawn is manicured. At&t signal is 3/5. Flush toilets and showers are nearby. Garbage bins, dump stations and fish stations too. Only one camper.

Sitedispersed
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by David M., June 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by David M., June 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by David M., June 12, 2025
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2025

Beautiful Place

This is a beautiful campground with kind camp hosts. I would recommend to anyone passing through Kansas to rest here@

Site71
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed May. 17, 2024

Very nice, very quiet

Mostly big rigs, camped there in a van. Hookups were good. Sites spacious but not very private, we were lucky to get one on the edge. Lake is nothing special and no hiking trails or anything, seemed to be mostly boating or fishing.

Very quiet mid-week in May, which was lovely. The bathrooms suck and I saw a copperhead right by the bathhouse so be careful.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Lucy P., May 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Lucy P., May 17, 2024
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2022

Nov trip

Stopped by in Nov at 11pm. Self pay. Power hookup and dump site. Great spot.

Site202
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by ulavale685 H., November 24, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2022

Overnight stop will keep on the list

Great concrete pads with easy in and out. water and 20,30,50 electric. Solid restroom facilities as well as recreational activities. Not a lot of groceries or gas nearby plan accordingly.

Site63
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Calvin B., October 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Calvin B., October 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Calvin B., October 2, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2021

Large park offering a variety of sites

This state park has two sections: the north shore (Bluffton) which has a large campground and is more developed and the south shore (Page Creek) area. This review is for Bluffton which has five loops, and each has different plusses and minuses. Broken down by loop:

• Butterfield has a bath/shower house and the largest variety of activities (archery range, BMX track, playground, and an interesting game called Neos 360 which is part electronic game and part competitive sport, suitable for all ages. Pads were either gravel or paved and most of the sites were labeled prime (extra$2.50 per night April-September)

• Arapahoe: no bathhouse but located not too far from Butterfield’s. All pads were concrete and appeared to have recently been redone. All sites were labeled prime (see Butterfield)

• Wagon Rut: no bathhouse so more suitable for fully contained RVs. Many are large pull-through non-prime sites.

• Broken Spur: group campground with a picnic shelter, volleyball, separate gravel pads with electric hookups.

• Overland: this loop is closest to the lake and where you would want to be if fishing. There is a fish cleaning station right outside the loop and this is the only other loop with a bath/shower house. Pads are a mixture of paved and gravel. There is a boat ramp and a nice playground and all sites are labeled prime (see Butterfield)

• Additionally, beyond Arapahoe, there are more unlabeled and undeveloped sites (Despatch and Honii). 

The office was closed when we arrived and the self-check-in process was a bit confusing and cumbersome. Each loop has different prices (and some have different prices within the same loop) and then you have to add the prime fee if applicable in addition to the $5 per day vehicle fee. Cash or checks and fortunately, we had the correct change. The skeeters will eat you alive and the mourning doves will wake you up in the morning. One thing I really appreciated was the recycling of propane canisters. I imagine this place would be hopping during the summer and on weekends but on a Tuesday in September, it was blissfully peaceful and quiet.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Lee D., April 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Lee D., April 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park by Lee D., April 28, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 9, 2019

Family fun!

Well maintained sites. Amazing swimming area. Helpful staff if boating you must go by the bluffs!

Reviewed May. 22, 2018

Nice

Lake is down but amenities are nice

Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park?

Camping at Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park can cost between $10.00 and $100.00 depending on the site.

Does Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park does not have wifi.

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