Within Prairie Dog State Park, Leota Cove Campground provides full hookup sites along the lake shore. Kansas State Parks manages this drive-in facility, which includes electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs alongside standard amenities like restrooms, showers, and a dump station. The $10 nightly rate covers access to drinking water and allows campfires and pets.
Campers can fish directly from the lake or explore the park's hiking and biking trails. Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park sits nearby for those preferring different site layouts. Reservations help secure lakeside spots during busy periods.
Description
Going from north to south, there is the Prairie Dog State Park, the Sebelius Reservoir that is the lake, and the Norton Wildlife Area. (Technically the Sebelius Reservior is considered part of the Norton Wildlife Area.) These three entities are located next to each other, about 3 miles west and 1 mile south of Norton, Kansas.
Warning 11 Alerts are In Effect
There are 11 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 11 Alerts are In Effect
There are 11 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
2026 CAMPSITES Holiday Minimum Stay Rule: Memorial Weekend 4 night minimum May 21, 22, 23, 24 or May 22, 23, 24, 25; July 4th Weekend 3 night minimum July 2, 3, 4 or July 3, 4, 5; Labor Day weekend 4 night minimum Sept 3,4,5,6 or Sept 4,5,6,7 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 CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2027 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 28, 29, 30; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun July 2, 3, 4; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 3,4, 5
A guest may reserve and occupy a campsite for up to 14 consecutive nights within a single campground. After 14 consecutive nights, a guest wishing to remain in the state park must relocate to a different campground within the park.
CAMPSITES Holiday Minimum Stay Rule: Memorial Weekend 4 night minimum May 22, 23, 24, 25 or May 21, 22, 23, 24; July 4th Weekend 3 night minimum July 3, July 4, July 5; Labor Day weekend 4 night minimum Sept 4,5,6,7 or Sept 3,4,5,6 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 CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2027 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 28, 29, 30; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat July 3, 4; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 3,4, 5
**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.**
**2026 CAMPSITES Holiday Minimum Stay Rule:** - **Memorial Day Weekend - 4-night minimum** , customer choice of Thursday through Sunday nights, May 21–24, 2026 or Friday through Monday nights, May 22–25, 2026 - **July 4th Weekend - 3-night minimum,** customer choice of Thursday through Saturday nights, July 2–4, 2026 or Friday through Sunday nights, July 3–5, 2026 - **Labor Day Weekend - 4-night minimum,** customer choice of Thursday through Sunday nights, September 3–6, 2026 or Friday through Monday nights, September 4–7, 2026 **CABIN 2026 Holiday Minimum Stay Rule:** 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 **CABIN 2027 Holiday Minimum Stay Rule:** Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 28, 29, 30; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun July 2, 3, 4; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 3,4, 5
Additional tents may require an additional $10.00 per night fee at check-in.
2026 CAMPSITES Holiday Minimum Stay Rule: Memorial Weekend 4 night minimum May 21, 22, 23, 24; July 4th Weekend 3 night minimum July 3, 4, 5; Labor Day weekend 4 night minimum Sept 4,5,6 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 CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2027 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 28, 29, 30; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun July 2, 3, 4; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 3,4, 5
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
CAMPSITES Holiday Minimum Stay Rule: Memorial Weekend 4 night minimum May 21, 22, 23, 24 or May 22, 23, 24, 25; July 4th Weekend 3 night minimum July 3, July 4, July 5; Labor Day weekend 4 night minimum Sept 3,4,5,6 or Sept 4,5,6,7 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 CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2027 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 28, 29, 30; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat July 3, 4; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 3,4, 5
**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
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLeota Cove Campground — Prairie Dog State Park is located in Kansas
Directions
From Norton, Kansas, the park is located four miles west on Highway 36 and one mile south on Highway 261.
Address
13037 State Highway 261
Norton, KS 67654
Coordinates
39.81211383909269 N
99.94432795919421 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/27/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/27/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/27/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- 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
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Grand Island, NE
- 3 hrs 16 min from Lincoln, NE
- 3 hrs 19 min from Manhattan, KS
- 3 hrs 55 min from Wichita, KS



