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East Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park

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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.

Description

Located just 17 miles West of Wichita and 20 miles South of Hutchinson, Cheney State park offers a unique recreational getaway. The State Park is located on the South end of the Lake on both the East and West Shores. Since its completion in 1964, the park has grown to include 223 electrical sites with water, 22 boat launching lanes on 7 boat ramps, 10 restroom/shower houses, 2 modern restrooms and 6 vault toilets, as well as 4 trailer dump stations. For the camper, there is a mix of primitive and utility camping. These areas range from the waters edge, to grassy, tree covered areas along a quiet spring fed creek. The park has 4 designated swimming areas as well as several picnic/dayuse areas. There are 9 modern cabins on the West shore and 3 modern cabins on the East shore of the lake for those who would rather not "rough it." Located in windy central Kansas, the lake offers excellent sailing. In fact, National Sailing regattas take place at Cheney. It's breath taking to see more than 100 multicolored sailboats on the lake at one time. The Ninnescah Sailing Center on the West shore is "headquarters" for sailing at Cheney. On the East Shore, a full service marina carries supplies for the boater and fisherman with rental docks. Fishing is excellent for Channel catfish and white bass, and good for crappie, striped bass, wipers, and walleye. Hotspots include walleye along the dam in late March, white bass spawning run upriver in May, and channel catfish at the feeders in June and July. One handicap accessible fishing complex at the Toadstool Loop jetty consist of a fishing pier and brush pile fish attractors.

You must be 18 or older to rent a cabin or campsite.

Subject to regulations and posted notices, any individual over 21 may possess, consume, or drink alcoholic liquor. Kegs and party balls are strictly prohibited.
Complete regulations may be viewed and printed online at ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Park-Regulations
50 amp service is available at South Loop Campground and Smarsh Campground on the West Shore, and at Marina Campground and Heimerman Pt. on the East shore. All other utility sites are 30 amp.
Electric and gas powered scooters and skateboards cannot be operated in the state park. ATV use is prohibited in the state park.
Camping is allowed only in designated areas and is subject to restrictions as posted. All campers and camping units are limited to a stay of not more than 14 consecutive days although a 14-day extension may be obtained with written permission from the park manager. A five-day absence is required before returning to the park to camp again. Any property left unused or unoccupied for 48 hours is subject to removal. Only one camper/RV per utility site is allowed.
Fires are allowed in fireplaces, fire rings, and cooking grills only. Fires must be completely extinguished prior to leaving the area.
Swimming is allowed in designated areas. Liquor and beer are prohibited on swimming beaches or in waters designated by buoys or other markers as swimming areas. For other beverages, only shatterproof containers are allowed.
Pets must always be restrained by a camper, cage, hand-held leash, or tethered chain no longer than 10 feet. They are not allowed on swimming beaches or swimming areas that are delineated by buoys or other markers or in public buildings or structures. Dogs participating in authorized activities or assisting the visually or hearing impaired are not subject to these restrictions.
A special event permit is required for any event involving entrance fees, exclusive use of an area, sales, organized competition, amplified sound, or reservation of a specific site or facility. Check with the park office for details.
Fishing is prohibited on boat ramps, courtesy docks, swimming beaches, and in swimming areas marked with buoys. In state parks, fish may only be cleaned at designated fish cleaning stations or other locations as posted.
Boats may not be operated within 200 feet of any area posted specifically for swimming and delineated by markers. No-wake speeds are required within 200 feet of a boat ramp, boat dock. Vessels left unattended at courtesy docks are subject to removal.
Fireworks are prohibited.
Litter must be put in trash containers, if provided. Where containers are not provided, park users must carry their trash out with them.
Digging holes, removing or defacing geological formations, archeological relics or ruins, or vegetation (except for noncommercial use of edible wild plants, wild fruits, nuts, or fungi) is prohibited.
Quiet hours are 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Actions which alarm, anger, or disturb others are prohibited. Generators can not be used during quiet hours. Failure to comply may result in expulsion from the park.
Firearms may only be discharged in areas specifically designated for hunting or target practice.
DUMPING OF GREY WATER IS PROHIBITED. Grey water must be disposed of at the dump station.
Cabin renters may check in after 3:00pm and check out by Noon everyday, year round. Smoking is not allowed in cabins. Pets and pet carriers are not allowed inside or on the porches of cabins. Cabin renters are not allowed to grill or cook from the porch deck. The cabin must be clean prior to departure. Cabin renters shall be responsible for full payment of any damages incurred during the length of stay. Damages will be billed to the renter for payment.

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Location

East Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park is located in Kansas

Directions

From WIchita, go west on US 54/400 to the K251/Cheney State Park exit, then North on K251 4 miles to 21st, then west on 21st 2 1/2 miles to park entrance. From Kingman, go east on US 54/400 to the Mt. Vernon exit, go north 4 miles to the Stop sign/NE 50th, go east 1/2 mile to park entrance. From Hutchinson, South on K17 highway to NE 50th Street. East on NE 50th 6 1/2 miles to park entrance.

Address

16000 NE 50th St
Cheney, KS 67025

Coordinates

37.75095133 N
97.79137111 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites

Features

For Campers

Market
Picnic Table
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

Contact

General Info

+13165423664

Reservations

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Drive Time

28 min from Wichita
2 hrs 1 min from Enid
2 hrs 9 min from Manhattan
2 hrs 21 min from Topeka

papa T.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2025

100s of spots

Many spots to choose from, the primitive area is where i like to be. Right on the water. Every area has a camp host and electrical spots have wifi that is actually good

Site155

Month of VisitJune

Semi H.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 16, 2025

Very hot but not the parks fault.

We stayed for two days. While the park is nice, with plenty of places to walk, it was just too hot.

Our service dogs couldn't go out for very long so they were stuck inside with both of our 15,000 ac units blasting away 24 hours a day.

We humans had a couple of walks passing the other three occupants of the campgrounds.

Plenty of water, trash receptacles, restrooms and electricity.

Would go there again on cooler occasions.

Our Att service worked very well.

Month of VisitSeptember

Teresa T.

Legend

Reviewed Mar. 11, 2025

I think this would be brutal in the summer

The sites at least online, seem to be first come in the off seasons. You can't reserve online which is a pain. Seems to be a kansas thing. The lake is low and stinky. One other camper while I was here and pleasant day, 75 degrees with a mild wind, but trying to figure out how to pay is terrible. During winter, you can only self pay for one night or go into the office but that is on the west side of the lake.

Site324

Month of VisitMarch

Michelle G.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 28, 2024

Year round camping available

We stayed overnight with our trailer en route. There are specific sites available year round that have water and electric available. These are located in the Marina and Lakeside campgrounds on the East side. The water spigots are insulated. 50 amp available at Marina campground only. 30 amp at both. Being winter, it’s pretty sparse, dry, and windy. For an overnight, it was an affordable stay.

My only complaint is that the available sites aren’t clearly communicated. We drive to every site until we found the right one. Wish they would update that info for winter camping.

Dump stations available! Unfortunately not for human consumption (see pic) :D

Site268

Month of VisitMarch

Jeff A.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 6, 2022

Not very clean

The lake is nice but if you are not on the lake the campsites are large but not cleaned from previous campers the beach was dirty bottle cans diapers the ropes to mark swimming area was on beach not on the water this is a big park over 570sites with help these days ? Too much

Site396

Month of VisitJune

Marty D.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 31, 2018

Growing pains

This lake & park is going through a lot of renovations but should be pretty nice when completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Camping at East Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park can cost between $10.00 and $23.00 depending on the site.

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According to TheDyrt.com, East Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

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