Best Glamping near Burden, KS

Wellington KOA offers safari tent accommodations and deluxe glamping cabins with amenities far beyond traditional camping. The glamping sites include comfortable beds with linens, climate-controlled interiors, private patios, and fire pits for evening gatherings. Beaumont Hotel & RV Park houses upscale canvas accommodations with access to hotel amenities and bathroom facilities. Both locations provide electricity, running water, and solid structures that protect from the elements while maintaining a connection to nature. The glamping cabins at El Dorado State Park's Bluestem Point area feature modern furnishings and convenient proximity to lake activities. According to a camper, "The campsite has a nice little patio with fire pit, table, chairs and a covered swing that made our glamping experience truly special."

Activities at these luxury camping sites center around water recreation on nearby lakes. Wellington KOA maintains hiking trails, a camp store for essentials, and planned activities during peak seasons. Santa Fe Lake, just a short drive from Burden, offers paddling opportunities in a peaceful setting away from larger motorized watercraft. Guests enjoy mountain biking on dedicated trails of varying difficulty levels surrounding the glamping accommodations. Fall River's Whitehall Bay provides excellent fishing and boating opportunities with convenient water access from glamping sites. A visitor noted, "The sunset in particular was really peaceful and easy to watch from the benches—perfect for a romantic picnic." Booking availability varies seasonally, with most yurt rentals and safari tents remaining open year-round with heating and cooling systems to ensure comfort regardless of weather conditions.

Best Glamping Sites Near Burden, Kansas (9)

    1. Santa Fe Lake

    10 Reviews
    Augusta, KS
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 775-9926

    "This is a nice smaller lake that is fairly close to Wichita. Great staff on board. Electric only but the office lets you fill your fresh water tank by the entrance and there is a dump station."

    "This location is well maintained with multiple tent camping spots and a few electric. The owners take great pride in keeping it this way."

    2. Beaumont Hotel & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    El Dorado, KS
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 377-3085

    $20 - $109 / night

    "Located in the Heart of the Flint Hills in Kansas. Right off highway 400 about 26 miles east of Augusta, Kansas. Fly in with your own plane, drive your car/RV  or ride your bicycle. "

    "We stopped here for the night because it was in the right location, but were surprised by how nice it was. "

    3. Wellington KOA

    7 Reviews
    Haysville, KS
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 326-8300

    "Nice campground, friendly staff, very nice patio on slott with fire pit, table, chairs and covered swing"

    "Friendly staff, extremely clean bathrooms and showers! Nice grassy spot for our tent!"

    4. Bluestem Point Area — El Dorado State Park

    10 Reviews
    El Dorado, KS
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 321-7180

    $10 - $110 / night

    "There was about 15 or 20 spaces all with electric. I believe there was vault toilets only but no dump station. We had to come up to the blue stem area to dump."

    "Ross at the main entrance is a great guy with lots of information about the parks & lake. Camp host at Sunflower Meadows was nice & helpful."

    5. Coon Creek Cove

    4 Reviews
    Ponca City, OK
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 762-5611

    $26 - $30 / night

    6. Whitehall Bay

    6 Reviews
    Fall River, KS
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 658-4445

    $13 - $100 / night

    "Passing through and skeptical of the 9 miles off the main highway the campground was located but so very pleasantly surprised!!"

    "We picked a spot right on the point of the cove where we could see all of the lake and its beauty! Sat by our campfire and watched the gorgeous sunset. An evening/night of peace and quiet."

    7. Sarge Creek

    3 Reviews
    Burbank, OK
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 762-5611

    $26 - $125 / night

    "Fire pit had recently been cleaned out. Nice little path down to the water from this spot. Water and electricity available but didn't use this trip."

    "I was able to reserve the last walk in site (Saturday of 4th of July weekend) around 8pm. You can reserve online thru recreation.gov."

    8. Shady Creek Area — El Dorado State Park

    1 Review
    El Dorado, KS
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 321-7180

    $10 / night

    9. Chuck Wagon RV Park

    1 Review
    Arcadia Lake, OK
    43 miles
    +1 (620) 583-6616

    "Small campground with no public showers or bathrooms, no WiFi but good ATT cell service."

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Glamping Reviews near Burden, KS

43 Reviews of 9 Burden Campgrounds


  • S
    May. 30, 2020

    Bluestem Point Area — El Dorado State Park

    Bed bugs!!! Don’t rent Cabin 5 Larkspur

    I’m exhausted, the last 12hrs has been a dumpster fire. Last thing we expected was a bed bug infestation. Woke at midnight with a few annoying bites, on further inspection we were covered in bed bugs, urrrgghh. After picking them off our pj’s and getting over the initial shock we went home to quarantine our clothes, shower and sleep. Returned in the morning to checkout and trash our sleeping bags and pillows. Everyone is disappointed, and I’m out of pocket for 2 nights accommodation and 4x sleeping gear...whoever the host is should be ashamed of themselves, I’m trying to warn the next people, this cabin is booked solid but in reality uninhabitable! The porch is also infested with burrowing bumblebees, scary for kids and adults alike.

  • Jim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2020

    Sarge Creek

    Great site. Very clean.

    Clean campsite. Fire pit had recently been cleaned out. Nice little path down to the water from this spot. Water and electricity available but didn't use this trip. If you hammock camp, the poles on the canopy are perfectly spaced for a great hang. No firewood to buy on premises so pick it up in the near town of Ponca City if you want to light a fire. There is dead wood around as well if you want to source it that way.

  • B
    Apr. 4, 2023

    Wellington KOA

    Nice campground, friendly staff, very nice patio on slott with fire pit, table, chairs and swing

    Nice campground, friendly staff, very nice patio on slott with fire pit, table, chairs and covered swing

  • J
    Feb. 28, 2021

    Beaumont Hotel & RV Park

    Hotel & Campground with plenty of room to pitch a tent. Even an air strip!

    Located in the Heart of the Flint Hills in Kansas. Right off highway 400 about 26 miles east of Augusta, Kansas. Fly in with your own plane, drive your car/RV  or ride your bicycle.  Beaumont with their own airport, hotel, campground, and cafe with a lot of Frisco Railroad History.

    I camped in a tent in September 2020.  The cafe is open Fri 8 am-8 pm; Sat 7am-9pm; Sun 7 am-2pm (closed in winter).  One of the motel rooms behind the cafe is available for showers and restrooms for campers.  I enjoyed supper and breakfast at the cafe.--friendly people and great food.  Quiet evening and fantastic stargazing.

  • a
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Whitehall Bay

    Best sunset of our whole trip!

    Passing through and skeptical of the 9 miles off the main highway the campground was located but so very pleasantly surprised!! The campsites were spacious with trees and the view of the water was incredible, sunset was magnificent. Nice loop to walk the dog and quiet. We actually stayed awhile in the morning to cook breakfast and enjoy the view a little longer before hitting the road! Only negative was electric only, no water but we always travel with a full tank.

  • Marty D.
    May. 31, 2018

    Santa Fe Lake

    Pretty basic but close to home

    This is a nice smaller lake that is fairly close to Wichita. Great staff on board. Electric only but the office lets you fill your fresh water tank by the entrance and there is a dump station. Swim beach & great for tent camping. This was the first lake we went to as new RV owners.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Bluestem Point Area — El Dorado State Park

    Actually stayed at Bemis CG

    We actually camped at Bemis Campground about a mile and a half south of this campground. Right off of the main road. There was about 15 or 20 spaces all with electric. I believe there was vault toilets only but no dump station. We had to come up to the blue stem area to dump. Nice little campground right on the lake but downside was that it was right next to the road so a little bit of traffic noise and not really any place to hike or walk. Spaces were fairly level and nicely spaced apart. Probably would recommend taking a back in spot rather than a pull through spot as the pull through were all pretty small and had no shade.

  • Colin  M.
    May. 17, 2020

    Sarge Creek

    Great location....But!

    This is a great location, right on the lake with lots of trees. But with our one encounter the camp host was very rude and would not let us park until they cleaned up our area. We were there at our scheduled time and they hadn’t even started. They have a brand new shower house, but it is very nasty and ill maintained. no place to put your clean clothes without getting them wet. This was approximately May 2018. It may have improved by now.

  • Brittany G.
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Whitehall Bay

    Serenity

    My husband and I, and our 2 dogs stayed here this evening. We picked a spot right on the point of the cove where we could see all of the lake and its beauty! Sat by our campfire and watched the gorgeous sunset. An evening/night of peace and quiet.


Guide to Burden

Glamping near Burden, Kansas offers visitors easy access to the expansive Flint Hills region, with its rolling tallgrass prairie and limestone outcroppings. The area experiences hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F from June through August and mild winters where overnight temperatures can drop below freezing. Most glamping accommodations in this region sit within driving distance of several reservoirs that provide fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities.

What to do

Mountain biking trails: 10+ miles of varied terrain at Santa Fe Lake provide routes for beginners and experienced riders. "The main trail is composed of a gravel camping road that encircles the man made lake. Several trails offshoot from this main road, each is marked for either hiking (trail running), mountain biking, or camping," notes Armaan M.

Sunset viewing: Clear western horizon views make Whitehall Bay an ideal spot for evening photography or relaxation. According to Brittany G., "We picked a spot right on the point of the cove where we could see all of the lake and its beauty! Sat by our campfire and watched the gorgeous sunset."

Kayaking on smaller lakes: Less boat traffic means better paddling conditions at Santa Fe Lake. "This lake is a nice break from places like Cheney and Afton. It's small so there aren't a lot of big boats disturbing the water, which makes paddling a lot more enjoyable," shares Chris L.

Historic aviation exploration: Beaumont Hotel & RV Park offers a unique opportunity to experience Flint Hills history. Joyce R. reports, "Located in the Heart of the Flint Hills in Kansas. Right off highway 400 about 26 miles east of Augusta, Kansas. Fly in with your own plane, drive your car/RV or ride your bicycle. Beaumont with their own airport, hotel, campground, and cafe with a lot of Frisco Railroad History."

What campers like

Private camping areas: Sites with natural separation provide solitude at Coon Creek Cove. Christine N. mentions, "Campsite #35 is at the end of a row and well shaded. Get up early and watch the pelicans come in to the cove."

Clean facilities: Regular maintenance keeps Coon Creek Cove in good condition for visitors. "The shower house since they don't have full sewer hook up. It was kept clean and you could see a crew once a day cleaning the bathroom/shower," notes Monte C.

Off-season value: Lower rates and fewer crowds during non-summer months make for a better experience. Sara H. explains her experience at Whitehall Bay: "With Dad's senior national park pass, site #3 (60' gravel for up to a 40' rig) (electric only) was only $8.50. As we were parking, the gentleman caring for the park greeted us and on finding we had pre-registered, offered us an upgrade to a full hook up site."

Quick check-in process: Efficient arrival systems at Wellington KOA make late arrivals easier. Aaron S. shares, "Pulled in around 11pm, had to use the late check-in process. Well organized and easy with individual maps for each site number."

What you should know

Road conditions: Last miles can be rough on vehicles and gear when accessing some glamping sites near Burden. Regarding Whitehall Bay, J M. warns, "The last 4-5 miles are very narrow, with the vegetation growing right up to the pavement. The last 2-3 miles are riddled with potholes. Was gear was scattered inside by the time I got to my site."

Campsite proximity: Some sites cluster together more closely than others, affecting privacy. Brandon B. notes about Whitehall Bay, "Our site was a group of three that were tightly grouped together in a full hook up area. This was our first time with full hook ups so that could have been the issue but we felt like we were right on top of our neighbors."

Alcohol restrictions: Policies vary by location with some areas enforcing strict rules. "The only real downside is that there is no alcohol allowed, but nobody really came around checking that we noticed. We also didn't leave beer cans scattered all around so that probably helped," explains a camper about Santa Fe Lake.

Pricing variations: Costs range from $8.50-$32 per night depending on amenities and season. Shaanti O. notes about Santa Fe Lake: "It was $32 to stay the night, and the showers were coin-op. The view over the lake was gorgeous when we woke up, but we were sandwiched between the lake and the main entry road."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple play areas at Sarge Creek Campground keep children entertained. While the campground has limited privacy, Katherin mentions it "is right on Kaw lake, is clean and all maintained, and even has showers."

Swimming beaches: Designated swim areas provide safer water access for children. Christine N. notes that Coon Creek has a "Playground, boat ramp, no beach or swim area."

Ranger presence: Regular security patrols contribute to family safety at multiple sites. Monte C. appreciates that at Coon Creek Cove "the Park Ranger was present and making rounds frequently."

Avoid specific cabins: Quality varies widely within the same campground. One reviewer at Bluestem Point Area had a very negative cabin experience with cleanliness issues and recommends avoiding certain accommodations.

Tips from RVers

Full hookup advantages: Sewer connections at site eliminate need for dump station visits. Janice B. emphasizes, "The best part of Whitehall Bay is the sewer is directly at your campsite, so no dumping afterwards. A big plus for me!!!"

On-site laundry facilities: Available at select locations for longer stays. The Wellington KOA is noted by Jack B. as "very clean and well maintained. We just needed one night and used the coin operated laundry."

Level site selection: Gravel sites need evaluation before setup. Mark S. reports about Wellington KOA: "Sites are gravel and maybe a little rutted, some more gravel would help level things up."

Late check-in procedures: Streamlined process for after-hours arrival at Wellington KOA with individual site maps provided for late arrivals according to visitor reviews.

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