Best Glamping near Cheney, KS

If you want to explore the beauty of Cheney, glamping is an excellent option. Glamping near Cheney is a great way to travel off the beaten path. Find the right glamping site for you with our user-submitted photos, reviews, and tips. You're sure to find glamping for your Kansas camping excursion.

Best Glamping Sites Near Cheney, KS (7)


Recent Glamping Reviews in Cheney

44 Reviews of 7 Cheney Campgrounds


  • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Shore - Cheney State Park
    Aug. 31, 2024

    West Shore - Cheney State Park

    Just passing through

    We only picked this location based on our cross country road trip. We only needed one night, but had to pay for two nights (it was on a weekend, but this place was no where near full, so the demand isn’t there to warrant a 2 night requirement). On top of that, we had to pay another $5 just to enter the park to get to our campsite. Campers near us looked like they were living there full time. The sites in the grass by the lake seemed to be much nicer when we drove by. Our gravel site was filled with any hills and micro trash. Campers 2 sites down from us was full of kids throwing their empty caprisun drinks on the ground (not the parks fault). Also the bathrooms are extremely dated and gross. Not sure what they are using the entrance fee for, but it doesn’t appear to be for upkeep.

  • Michelle G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cheney State Park Campground
    Feb. 28, 2024

    Cheney State Park Campground

    Year round camping available

    We stayed overnight with our trailer en route. There are specific sites available year round that have water and electric available. These are located in the Marina and Lakeside campgrounds on the East side. The water spigots are insulated. 50 amp available at Marina campground only. 30 amp at both. Being winter, it’s pretty sparse, dry, and windy. For an overnight, it was an affordable stay.

    My only complaint is that the available sites aren’t clearly communicated. We drive to every site until we found the right one. Wish they would update that info for winter camping.

    Dump stations available! Unfortunately not for human consumption (see pic) :D

  • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wellington KOA
    Nov. 7, 2023

    Wellington KOA

    Good for an overnight stay

    This is a small, older campground. It is clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. We probably are a little late in the season, not real busy (early November). Hookups all work, no problems. Sites are gravel and maybe a little rutted, some more gravel would help level things up. I don’t know exactly how KOA differentiates between Holidays and Journeys but this seems more like other Journeys we’ve stayed at.

  • Silf G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Lake
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Santa Fe Lake

    Cute campground

    Rent kayak, tent and rv friendly. Fishing and hiking. No Wi-Fi but there are usually two bars.

  • Holly D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Shore - Cheney State Park
    Jun. 14, 2023

    West Shore - Cheney State Park

    Love camping here

    We love camping here because the campsites are decent size and they have cabins for our family without campers or tents. We also enjoy the lake and playgrounds for the kids. It is close to home but a nice getaway.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wellington KOA
    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

  • Shaanti O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Lake
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Santa Fe Lake

    Pretty place, but pricey

    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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cheney State Park Campground
    Jun. 6, 2022

    Cheney State Park Campground

    Not very clean

    The lake is nice but if you are not on the lake the campsites are large but not cleaned from previous campers the beach was dirty bottle cans diapers the ropes to mark swimming area was on beach not on the water this is a big park over 570sites with help these days ? Too much

  • Aaron S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wellington KOA
    Apr. 20, 2022

    Wellington KOA

    Great first time at a KOA

    Pulled in around 11pm, had to use the late check-in process. Well organized and easy with individual maps for each site number. Highly recommend!

  • Leann V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harvey County East Park
    Nov. 13, 2021

    Harvey County East Park

    Beautiful and Quiet

    We are traveling from AZ to SC in our 33 foot bumper pull. This park was just what we needed after 6 days of traveling and only stopping at casinos that had overnight RV parking. The lake was beautiful, the trees were still pretty full with fall foliage, and it was very quiet.

  • Jack  B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wellington KOA
    Nov. 4, 2021

    Wellington KOA

    Perfect Stop over

    This is a very clean and well maintained camp ground. We just needed one night and used the coin operated laundry.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Sedgwick County Lake Afton Park
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Sedgwick County Lake Afton Park

    Filthy and sad

    Lake Afton used to be a good family camping and day site. Now, it is filled with campers who take over the shelter houses by parking in them, putting up tarps with duck tape, and living there for months. The trash is everywhere and no one seems to know how to be kind and respectful of others who are camping. I’m afraid to camp there or even go swimming because of the filth and disrespect.

  • Jacob A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cheney State Park Smarsh Creek Campground
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Cheney State Park Smarsh Creek Campground

    Smarsh Creek space 84

    Large back in space with a picnic table, fire ring with grilling grate. Lots of shade at this spot. Not far from the entrance of the state park. There is a small store just outside the park with a restaurant. State park has boat ramps, day use areas and a sailboat marina with sailing school.

  • Jesse H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harvey County East Park
    Jun. 8, 2021

    Harvey County East Park

    Great place!

    This is a Great place for families to enjoy spending time with one another! Love the cleanliness of bathrooms and outdoors! Lots of fish!

  • Matthew D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cheney State Park Campground
    May. 22, 2021

    Cheney State Park Campground

    One night stay

    Great open campsite. Management also worked with us to get a bigger spot so we could pull our vehicle in. We did have some trouble with the vehicle pass. Purchased through the website but there wasn’t really a way to prove it beside the email receipt and they wanted us to purchase another. We worked it out and ended up not having to do it. Nice beach area for kids. Bathroom facilities adequate and they have showers.

  • Carter W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Lake
    May. 19, 2021

    Santa Fe Lake

    Just outside of town

    Although the lake is kinda gross. This is a great spot for camping just outside of town if your from Wichita.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Shore - Cheney State Park
    Apr. 8, 2021

    West Shore - Cheney State Park

    BALD EAGLES!!!

    Yep, we saw bald eagles every day of our stay. Majestic!

    This campground is large and spread out. We road our bikes over every inch and clocked 12 miles. If you do mountain bike, you would enjoy the 9 + mile trail ( we walked it). It's flat and not challenging, but really nice, secluded and if you bring a lunch, there are 3 picnic tables on the lake that can only be reached by boat or the trail. Boating, fishing, birding, 18 hole disc golf course, swimming, biking or just relaxing, this place is great.

    There are several loops within this State Park. The Gapher loop is for tents. If you are a tenter, you are in for a treat. Sites right are right on the water. The restroom water was on in this loop only.

    Smarsh is a loop that is not on the lake side, but the only w/e loop that had water turned on during off season. It looks older and is low land. A large area of standing water was by the road. Even though it is older, has giant Cottonwood trees shading the sites.. one of the 10 modern bathhouse was conveniently located at the entrance to the loop. A playground and walking trails are across the main road. The longest trail runs through this loop.

    The Hobie Loop has no services, but the amazing views make up for it. Half the sites are right on the water. Kayaks, Canoes, SUP can be launched right from the sites or just across the road. You pass a HUGE boat launch area before you get to this loop.

    The last 2 loops ( North and South) are w/e loops, but water was off for the season. You could fill tanks at the vacant host site or the dump station.

    The sites are all gravel or grass with the exception of handicap sites. I wouldn't they were level, but all doable.

    It was WINDY every day so I couldn't kayak or SUP. I think it is just Kansas, though. I was sad to see so much trash on the road and the most remote part of the long hiking trail. Some could be from windy blowing stuff around, but the bad of empty beer bottles discarded on th me trail was not. We reported it.

    A small store is just outside the entrance and Witchita is only 30 minutes away. Hutchinson is maybe 15 mi.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Cheney State Park Smarsh Creek Campground
    Mar. 28, 2021

    Cheney State Park Smarsh Creek Campground

    Kingfisher Cabin

    Great weekend for a family of four in a cozy retreat! The cabin was super clean and the camp hosts couldn’t have been more helpful.

    Amenities abound! Ranging from hiking to horseshoes and everything in between. Will definitely be going back!!

  • Stanleigh S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harvey County East Park
    Feb. 7, 2021

    Harvey County East Park

    Great campground

    Great campground really enjoy the large and shady sites. I also like how they put boat docks behind all of the lake side sites. The swim area is nice but often crowded on the weekends. This campground has both 50 and 30 amp sites. All of the 50 amp sites are on the inner loop and all of the lake side sites are 30 amp. The biggest con for this campground is that you have to share a water source with the campsites next to you.

  • Tom V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Shore - Cheney State Park
    Sep. 8, 2020

    West Shore - Cheney State Park

    Smarsh Creek Campground

    Very nice shaded sites with water and electric hookup. It can be hot in the summer. Campground is clean and well run. Nice, level gravel pads.

  • Deb L.
    Camper-submitted photo from West Shore - Cheney State Park
    Sep. 7, 2020

    West Shore - Cheney State Park

    At south loop #147

    It's a nice site but the people that departed, after our check-in time, left a mudhole and dog poop everywhere. Don't think we will stay at this site again. The water hookups just make a mess

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Lake
    Jun. 29, 2020

    Santa Fe Lake

    Memories

    I went to this lake a lot as a teen. My first camping trip a group of friends went out to camp for the night, and to swim at the beach.

  • Brent C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cheney State Park Smarsh Creek Campground
    Jan. 25, 2020

    Cheney State Park Smarsh Creek Campground

    Nice shady loop

    This loop is not lake front, but sometimes that is best on a windy weekend. Abundance of large trees and shade with plenty of space to spread out without having to worry about the kids getting in the lake unsupervised.



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