Top Glamping near Chanute, KS
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Best Glamping Sites Near Chanute, KS (8)
1. Lake Parsons
4 Reviews•25 Photos•5 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
6 Reviews•7 Photos•10 SavesThis recreation area is part of Toronto Lake
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Whitehall Bay
6 Reviews•8 Photos•7 SavesOverview
Whitehall Bay Campground is located on the shores of Fall River Lake in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.
Recreation
For birdwatchers and nature lovers, there is an 8,000 acre Fall River wildlife area, where prairie chickens, waterfowl, rabbits, wild turkeys, white tail deer, doves and quail are commonly seen. Over 400 species of birds are protected in this area. Hiking and biking opportunities near Fredonia Bay include the 1.5-mile Casner Creek Trail, which meanders through the forest, opening onto a breathtaking display of wildflowers during spring and summer months, or the 1-mile Turkey Run Trail, which leads visitors through a wooded ravine, over a stream and into a tall grass prairie with an impressive view of the lake.
Facilities
For birdwatchers and nature lovers, there is an 8,000 acre Fall River wildlife area, where prairie chickens, waterfowl, rabbits, wild turkeys, white tail deer, doves and quail are commonly seen. Over 400 species of birds are protected in this area. Hiking and biking opportunities near Fredonia Bay include the 1.5-mile Casner Creek Trail, which meanders through the forest, opening onto a breathtaking display of wildflowers during spring and summer months, or the 1-mile Turkey Run Trail, which leads visitors through a wooded ravine, over a stream and into a tall grass prairie with an impressive view of the lake.
Natural Features
Rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys sheltered by limestone-capped ridges surround Fall Lake, which stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles. This scenic area has a wealth of native wildlife and vegetation.
Nearby Attractions
Fall River State Park is nearby, offering great hiking, fishing and birding along the river. Canoeing is also a popular activity in the park.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$50 / night
4. Crawford State Park Campground
5 Reviews•8 Photos•25 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
5. Gunn Park
2 Reviews•4 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
6. Crossroads RVs and Cabins
1 Review•8 Photos•1 SaveCrossroads RVs and Cabins is a family and pet friendly RV campground located in historic Fort Scott, Kansas. We are on the northwest side of Fort Scott and only approximately 1.2 miles from the Chamber of Commerce, Old Fort National Historic Site, and downtown Fort Scott; with plenty of local dining and shopping. We provide campers with newly renovated, spacious lots, with 30/50 amp service, water, and sewer hook-ups. We have both pull through and back in spaces available. Our campground is heavily wooded, which means lots of shade to keep cool in the summer months.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$25 - $45 / night
7. Chuck Wagon RV Park
1 Review- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
8. Vinedo del Alamo WInery
Be the first to review!•8 Photos•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
$30 - $40 / night
Recent Glamping Reviews In Chanute
25 Reviews of 8 Chanute Campgrounds
Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
Toronto Lake Full Hookups
We have family in this area. This lake is packed during holidays. Any other time it is first come first serve lots. $27 a night for full hookups.
Crawford State Park Campground
Huge Sites
This place was easy, pretty and well appointed. Great site next to river, across from bath, laundry and showers. Quiet and easy access. Highly recommend.
Whitehall Bay
A little unknown gem
It's absolutely beautiful. I camp here often because of the serenity. The best part of Whitehall Bay is the sewer is directly at your campsite, so no dumping afterwards. A big plus for me!!! Camp Hosts are awesome. You won't be disappointed
Crossroads RVs and Cabins
Upgraded RV & Cabins campground - very peaceful!
I stayed in one of the airbnb cabins this past summer and it was super comfortable. Everything I needed for a great stay. Awesome managers and such a peaceful surrounding. I know there are new pedestals and hookups for RVs and they have been working on the swimming pool for 2023. The A-frame cabin is being renovated for a new laundry facility and new showers/bathrooms too.
Whitehall Bay
Isolated
I stayed at site #19 for 2 nights. My site had 30/50+water+sewer. The sites are gravel and fairly level. There is a boat ramp and a roped-off swimming area. There were two small playgrounds and two bath+shower houses. There is one old-fashioned unisex pit toilet.
The people behind me sounded like they were running a sawmill and mechanic shop all weekend. All the other campers were quiet.
The women's restroom I visited had 1 of 2 flushing toilets working. It also had two shower stalls. The spiders went running went I turned on the water, which was warm. One spider ran up my leg, lol.
The main issue with this campground, I found, was the drive to get here. Google will take you across the dam where you will hit a gravel road for 0.5 miles before getting back on the pavement. The last 4-5 miles are very narrow, with the vegetation growing right up to the pavement. I was lucky enough to only cross paths with oncoming traffic once, and right at a low-water bridge that was wider than the road. The last 2-3 miles are riddled with potholes. Was gear was scattered inside by the time I got to my site.
Whitehall Bay
Disappointed
We had high hopes for Whitehall Bay. But our trip was about as bumpy as the road was coming into the campground.
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.
There is not a lot to do for kids which is unfortunate, the beach looked extremely steep, however we did not use it.
The area itself is very beautiful and the lake had a great rocky shoreline worth exploring. But that is about as much of the good things I can speak of when it comes to Whitehall Bay.
Whitehall Bay
Peaceful, great value, kind staff
We reserved only about an hour ahead on recreation.gov, upgrading our overnight plan considerably. 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 (Greg, we think?) caring for the park greeted us and on finding we had pre -registered, offered us an upgrade to a full hook up site (we could see only 2 other campers in the campground). Site 15 was a wonderful upgrade! Lots of wonderful birdlife here.
Note, bring your own soap to restrooms in many of the Core of Engineer campgrounds. For the amazing savings, its an easy enough change to make!
Gunn Park
Perfect spot for the price
This place is a small park that has lots of hiking trails it is five dollars for tents $10 for RVs with electric the bathrooms are Porta potty but for five dollars you can fish and you can have a campfire permit pretty much anything you wanna do you can purchase by the day here for about five dollars each item is really a nice place for the family to come they had a super decorated for Christmas
Lake Parsons
Calm vibes
Simple place, naturistic
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.
Lake Parsons
Neat spot, besides the industrial fans in view
Beach, camping, boat ramp, fishing
Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
Nice and peaceful!
1st time out with our travel trailer!
Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
Nice quiet campground
Overall nice campground with full hookups. Fairly level asphalt pads. Large pads available for easy backing. Not at the water but close by.
Crawford State Park Campground
Stayed at Rocky Cove Campground on the Lake
We stayed in late June in the Rocky Cove Campground on the lake. The lake itself is dotted with campgrounds. Rocky Cove has concrete pad sites, nice and level, both on and away from the lake. The lake sites have power only, and the Prime sites (opposite the lakeside sites) have water and power both. We don't have water in our teardrop, so we got water from an unoccupied site.
The sites are small, and for the summer, don't stay in site #118 (a lakeside site), as it has no protection from the sun. The sun sets across the lake and although the view is great, the sun bakes the campsite from morning until 9 pm. The site next door, #120 is nice and shady. In winter, the desirability of the sites might be reversed.
The odd thing about the campground is that there is no bathroom or showers. At all. You have to go to the next campground over, Oak Point. Not convenient. Overall, Oak Point appears to be the better choice, with more trees, larger sites and a convenient bathroom (with ice machine at the entrance). I should note the restroom was "clean enough". Not terrible, not great. The shower I used had merely a trickle, but my wife's had great pressure. The hand dryer in the men's room looked corroded and was out of order (in Oak Point)
All the campgrounds appeared quiet, and the people there were friendly. We would go back, but stay in Oak Point.
Chuck Wagon RV Park
Good travel stop
If you are traveling through and need a place to stop for the night, this is a nice little spot. Owners are friendly and helpful. Full hook ups, 50 and 30 amp, pull through and back in. Small campground with no public showers or bathrooms, no WiFi but good ATT cell service.
Lake Parsons
Local camping
Me and my wife and grand kids love camping here every weekend.
Crawford State Park Campground
Out favorite place
We camp here quite often. I like that we can take our fur babies. It’s quiet even if there are a lot of campers. People are polite and respectful. The area is always so clean. The camp hosts are great!
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.
Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
Nice fall camping
We had a nice weekend stay at this lake. We booked site #210, and were happy with the amenities. Fire ring with built in grill worked well. Luckily the lake wasn’t crowded, so we had lots of space to ourselves. Lake staff were pleasant Nice views of the lake, but not very good shore access from where we were at. However at the end of the campsite was a nice fishing dock. The took a short hike and the trail was well maintained. All in all, we found it to be a nice stay and fairly close to home.
Lake Parsons
Great place
Our first trip there was great! You are not able to make reservations BUT we set up a day early and had some great campsites! We were parked right on the water. They have concrete slabs with a great picnic table for each site. There is no sewer and 50 amp service is only on one side. We will definitely be spending more time here in the future!!!
Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
Post flooding, still a decent place to hammock camp
We stayed in the “Basic Camping” area #50 Beautiful views of the lake and plenty of trees to setup a hammock or two. We had some noisy neighbors, and for some reason the hogs (noisy motorcycles) were popular late into the night whilst trying to fall asleep.
Gunn Park
Nice quiet campground
We have stayed there about 6 times. Very quiet. Needs some renovations. Sites are not level and need either more gravel or concrete. Most of the sites are 30 amp and no dump station. Water and electric only.
Big rigs at some of the sites will have a problem. Renember this is a old campground. Fishing from the shore is great no boats. Adult children ( seniors) lol are there every day looking to catch dinner.
Crawford State Park Campground
Wonderful place to visit
We have stayed here twice now, both times it was amazing. The on-site restaurant is a nice perk when you simply don’t want to cook. Small lake, but everything is clean and well maintained. Highly recommend.
Crawford State Park Campground
A former private lake
What a gem! Amazing swimming beach, modern bath house and great restaurant.
A handful of small campgrounds surround the lake. Almost every spot is on the water.
Only drawback is restrooms are sometimes a short walk away.
Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
Clean Area
Spent an October weekend here and had a great time with the kids fishing, hiking, and roasting marshmallows. The wind blewthe entire time stick read kind of annoying, but if we were in the woods it didn't really bother us. Just need to pick a better campsite next time.
Everything was clean and well maintained. Some of the trails were a little overgrown at times.
Guide to Chanute
Camping near Chanute, Kansas, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to explore.
What to do
- Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Crawford State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "What a gem! Amazing swimming beach, modern bath house and great restaurant." The lake is known for its variety of fish, making it a popular spot for anglers.
- Hiking: Trails are available at Cross Timbers State Park. A visitor shared, "The trail was well maintained. All in all, we found it to be a nice stay and fairly close to home."
- Swimming: Enjoy the sandy beaches at Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area. One camper noted, "Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat."
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. A review for Eisenhower State Park Campground stated, "Excellent clean restrooms and showers."
- Scenic views: Many campgrounds offer stunning views. A visitor at Outlet (Melvern) mentioned, "The views of the lake from many spots are great."
- Quiet atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peacefulness of the area. One review for Prairie State Park Campground said, "It’s absolutely beautiful. Limited camp sites but the sites are spacious w/ tables, pit, bathroom facility a short walk away with a creek nearby."
What you should know
- Reservations: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Eisenhower State Park Campground advised, "Glad we had reservations prior as it was full even though it was the end of October."
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A review for Outlet (Melvern) mentioned, "The water was pretty gross for swimming and rocky."
- Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. A visitor at Prairie State Park Campground noted, "You’ll hear the coyotes all night howling and barking."
Tips for camping with families
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. One reviewer at Fall River State Park said, "The huge playground is centralized and close enough to let my kids go while I cook dinner."
- Spacious sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for more room. A camper at Crawford State Park Campground mentioned, "This place was easy, pretty and well appointed."
- Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds that offer various activities. A review for Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area highlighted, "Swimming, boating, fishing, horses, archery, wide open spaces."
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Some sites can be narrow for larger rigs. A review for Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area noted, "Spots can be a bit narrow for bigger rigs but not too bad."
- Plan for weekends: Expect busy weekends, especially in summer. A camper at Crawford State Park Campground shared, "This place is pretty busy with locals on the weekends between June and August."
- Bring your own supplies: Some campgrounds may not have nearby stores. A visitor at Whitehall Bay mentioned, "The drive to get here...was riddled with potholes."
Camping near Chanute, Kansas, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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