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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

The concrete sites south of the shower building in the Kanza Campground and the concrete pad sites in the Cheyenne Campground are available for year-around camping, first come-first serve no advanced reservations. Kanza Shower and Restroom facility is available until November 19. All other utility campgrounds and shower/restroom facilities are closed for the season until April 15.

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

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Kanza at Glen Elder Waconda Lake is located near Glen Elder, Kansas, featuring flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. The area experiences temperatures ranging from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s Fahrenheit in summer. Campers can explore nearby Waconda Lake for fishing and boating or visit Glen Elder State Park for hiking and wildlife viewing.

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Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park is located in Kansas

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The Glen Elder State Park main enterance is located on Hwy 24 at the Hwy 128 junction. Approximately 12 miles West of Beloit or 6 miles East of Cawker City on Hwy 24.

Address

2131 180 Rd.
Glen Elder, KS 67430

Coordinates

39.50535389 N
98.34178636 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Aug. 22, 2022

Beautiful, great hookups

Warn showers, wonderful wildlife viewing, and full hookups. Quiet campground. Near the world's largest ball of twine! 😁

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  • Review photo of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park by Artie , August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park by Artie , August 22, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2020

Nice view

Stayed one night on my way through. Had a nice view of lake from my primitive campsite. Bring charcoal or wood if you want to use fire ring. Didn’t see any on-site. There are full hookup sites available and a boat launch. Largest Ball of Twine nearby 😀

  • Review photo of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park by Grant , September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park by Grant , September 29, 2020
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2020

Desolate in winter

After driving the whole park, we settled on Kanza campground at a little loop near the lakefront. There are several campgrounds available for you to choose from, just make sure to watch the signs to make sure they have your type of camping available (ie rv, tent, etc.). There are fire pits. The rv hookup ones are really nice. There are a few nice ones scattered throughout the primitive, and some are just rock piles. Love the fact they have trash cans! A little sad but Understandably they have their bathrooms locked up (We visited on Jan 4th). They have a nice kids playground In this section, and a small beachfront as well. After driving around, we saw a few people fishing, one guy on a boat, and several cars driving through for what seemed like pleasure cruising. As the sun set, we seemed to be the only campers in the whole place! Our only complaints about the location is the scattered tree cover (windblock for fire-we solved by using our vehicle) and the bathroom situation. We would return in the future and recommend this for an easy spot for winter camping if you come prepared. Summer wise, it may be crowded based on the proximity of the camping spot layouts, but that just gives us a reason to come back. Happy Camping!

  • Review photo of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park by Ethan E., January 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park by Ethan E., January 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park by Ethan E., January 5, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park?

Camping at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park can cost between $21.00 and $23.00 depending on the site.

Does Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park?

Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park is located at 1460 feet.

Are fires allowed at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park?

There are 66 campsites at Kanza Campground — Glen Elder State Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts