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Sabetha Lake

Boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing draw visitors to Sabetha Lake, a municipal campground that sits on the shores of a small recreational lake just minutes from town. The facility provides electric and water hookups at gravel sites, with some positioned directly along the water's edge. Site 14 offers lake-facing views, while scattered sites around the perimeter provide better shade than the initial cluster near the entrance.

The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. A concrete bathroom facility with vault toilets serves the area, though reviewers note its basic condition. "Quiet and birds" characterize the atmosphere according to JIll, who found the campground largely empty during a weekday visit in April. Weekend use increases significantly from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but spots typically remain available.

The lake accommodates various watercraft including boats, canoes, and jet skis, though conflicts sometimes arise between anglers and boaters sharing the water. Nature trails wind around the property, and the maintained grounds include fire rings, raised grills, and picnic tables at each site. A playground serves families with children. Campers seeking additional options in the region can explore Pony Creek Lake or Bailey's RV Resort and Campground. The location works well for RV travelers and those wanting lakefront camping with basic amenities.

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Map & DirectionsSabetha Lake is located in Kansas near Du Bois

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Coordinates

39.90300032 N
95.90200067 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 7 min from St. Joseph, MO
1 hr 11 min from Topeka, KS
1 hr 28 min from Lawrence, KS
1 hr 28 min from Manhattan, KS

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A lakefront campground with electric and water hookups that offers peaceful surroundings and scenic views. Some feedback indicated concerns about bathroom facilities and camphost management issues.

Paul H.

Scout

Reviewed May. 18, 2023

Bad camphost

Camphost drives on his four wheeler drinking. Allows people to ride their boats and jets skis near the bank where people are fishing. Threatened our dog. Told us this is a recreational lake for boats and not fishing. No atvs allowed but he drinks and rides his all day. Very dangerous with toue kids running around. Not recommended

Month of VisitMay

JIll

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 28, 2022

great little lake and campground

This town owned lake and campground were a true delight. The campground is well kept and delivers all you could hope for. Quiet and birds. There are electic hook ups and water. It's a hidden gem with relatively light use. There was no one there the night during the week in April. The ranger said that weekends get heavy use during Memorial day thru labor day but there are still usually spots available and during the week use is very light. if you are in the area it's a great spot to stop.

Month of VisitApril

Caitlin R.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2019

Waterfront spots!

This campground is definitely older but having water hookups and lakefront pads make up for it. Only one bathroom house and it’s definitely nothing to write home about. Small play set for kids on one side of the grounds. Would go again if other surrounding locations are full.

Shannon G.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018

Nice fishing lake-beautiful view

Sebetha lake is located a few minutes from the town of Sebetha and is a nice area for camping. The camp sites are Electric and Water on gravel. For Rvers There is a group of campsites when you first come in which are not shaded very well, but there are some scattered sites around the lake that are nicely shaded. We were in site 14 with our door facing the lake. What a beautiful view! We had a fire ring, a raised grill, picnic table, and trash barrel. The grounds are well maintained. For primitive camping there are sites scattered around lake which woul make good single or group sites. There is a cement bathroom by the permit station which has vault toilets and was not something I would feel comfortable using. It looks as if they would be the Emergency shelter. It would take a really big emergency for me to go in them. Outside the bathrooms were 2 nice picnic tables under a shelter.

The lake offers boating, canoeing, jet skiing, nice nature trails, bird-wildlife viewing, scenic drive,and beautiful lake views. There was hardly any traffic going by our area so it was mostly quiet with an exceptional train in the distance. All and all a nice experience.

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Amber A.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

Small lake with boating activities

Mostly people fishing here. Simple & basic, no reservation campsites. Not too memorable as just a stopover but a nice place to spend a day out on a small lake. Lots of other campgrounds in this area if one fills up, always nice to have a backup plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Sabetha Lake Campground in Kansas?

Sabetha Lake is located just a few minutes from the town of Sabetha in Kansas. The campground is easily accessible by vehicle with a short drive from town. For specific directions, it's best to navigate to Sabetha, Kansas first, then follow local signage to the lake. The campground entrance is identifiable by the initial group of campsites visible upon arrival. Contact the town office for precise directions if needed.

What's the difference between the new Sabetha Lake and Old Sabetha Lake for camping?

The main Sabetha Lake (sometimes referred to as the "new" lake) offers developed camping with electric and water hookups, gravel sites, and some lakefront camping options. It has bathroom facilities and a small playground. The Old Sabetha Lake appears to be less developed for camping purposes. The newer lake is town-owned and maintained with ranger presence, making it more suitable for RVs and those seeking basic amenities. For the most current information about both locations, check with the Sabetha city offices as facilities and regulations may change.

What camping facilities are available at Sabetha Lake?

Sabetha Lake offers basic camping facilities with electric and water hookups on gravel sites. The campground features both lakefront sites and a group of less-shaded sites near the entrance. Amenities include a single bathroom facility, though it's fairly basic. There's a small playground for children on one side of the grounds. The town-owned campground is generally quiet with relatively light use, making it a peaceful getaway for anglers and those seeking a simple camping experience by the water.

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