Best Glamping near Elk City, KS

Osage Hills State Park Campground houses climate-controlled yurts and upscale glamping accommodations approximately 1 hour from Elk City, Kansas. The park's luxurious canvas dwellings and dome-style accommodations provide comfortable bedding, modern conveniences, and remarkable views of the surrounding Osage Hills. "What an AMAZING campground. From the office personnel, to the cleanliness of the sites, to the sheer beauty of them as well," noted one visitor who gave the experience five stars. Cross Timbers State Park at Toronto Point also offers premium glamping options with picturesque waterfront settings and thoughtfully designed interiors featuring real beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. These upscale accommodations include dedicated picnic areas, private fire rings, and proximity to pristine Lake Toronto shorelines.

Hiking trails wind through the scenic landscapes surrounding these glamping destinations, with Osage Hills featuring several miles of well-maintained paths suitable for various skill levels. Water activities abound at both locations, with opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and swimming in designated areas. A recent guest described Osage Hills as having "great hiking and trails, great atmosphere, and away from the hustle." Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with visitors regularly spotting white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and various bird species from their private decks. The glamping sites remain accessible year-round, though amenities vary by season with water hookups unavailable during winter months at some locations. Reservations are recommended, especially for premium yurt accommodations and safari-style canvas tents during peak summer and fall foliage seasons when the parks' natural beauty reaches its zenith.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Elk City, Kansas (6)

1. Whitehall Bay
6 Reviews
Fall River, KS
28 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."
2. Osage Hills State Park Campground
23 Reviews
Pawhuska, OK
41 miles
Website
+1 (918) 336-4141
", and when we got there around 8 p.m., the RV campground was about 1/3 full. There are only electric hookups and community water is scattered through the campground."

"Back to the positives, the tent sites were separate from the RV sites by a good 1/4 mile so no worries about generators."

3. Lake Parsons
4 Reviews
Big Hill Lake, KS
32 miles
Website
+1 (620) 421-7093
"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."
4. Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park
1 Review
Toronto, KS
34 miles
Website
"Some of the trails were a little overgrown at times."

5. Beaumont Hotel & RV Park
2 Reviews
El Dorado, KS
42 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. "
6. Chuck Wagon RV Park
1 Review
Arcadia Lake, KS
42 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 Elk City, KS

37 Reviews of 6 Elk City Campgrounds

Donna H.
Ranger
May. 27, 2022
Osage Hills State Park Campground
Sleeping in Northeastern Oklahoma Woods
Beautiful old, but refurbished campground in Northeast Oklahoma, built by the CCC! Our last night of a 16-day trip is quietly coming to a close. We made reservations on-line (that's another story!), and when we got there around 8 p.m., the RV campground was about 1/3 full. There are only electric hookups and community water is scattered through the campground. There are tent cabins to rent, and separate tent camping area, also where the overlook is, although it was overgrown and not easy to see the view! There are newish shower and toilet buildings scattered around and my hubs said they were nice and clean... shower water warm only. There is a swimming pool opening early June and nice walking trails. Lots of history if you go that route!
Annie C.
Legend
Oct. 25, 2017
Osage Hills State Park Campground
CCC Camping
What a neat little park in Northeastern Oklahoma! What I really liked was that most of the park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Depression and New Deal eras. Many of the buildings were still in use including shelters and cabins. What I didn't like were the terribly short hours of the office- open 8:00-4:30, although no one was around as late as 8:30 in the morning. Back to the positives, the tent sites were separate from the RV sites by a good 1/4 mile so no worries about generators. I camped in site Q which was on the interior of the tent loop, but the prime spots were on the outside of the loop. If you can get site R you will be in heaven!. Each site had a picnic table and fire pit and there were nice level places for tents on all sites. There is a nice overlook in the tent loop to watch the sun rise over the valley. The bathhouse was clean and had electric. There were two shower stalls, but no doors or curtains, so best not be modest. The RV sites seemed well spaced and well maintained. There were several nice trails in the park, with one that left from the tent loop, but they weren't really well marked and it was difficult to find any trail maps. There is a pretty little lake near the entrance that you can rent canoes to take a spin around the lake, but again, it depends on whether someone shows up to man the office. Apparently I wasn't the only one struggling to deal with the office hours as someone just dumped their boat paddles and PDF's in front of the office door since there was no one to turn them in to.
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Falon B.
Traveler
May. 12, 2022
Osage Hills State Park Campground
Very nice family stay
This was our first time camping with our toddler and it was was perfect! There was plenty of woods to get fallen firewood, well maintained trails, HEATED super clean bathrooms(it was around 45 degrees at night when we went so this was a welcome sight) showers, and also a park ranger would drive by every couple of hours so I felt very safe. We will definitely stay here again.
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Joyce R.
Guide
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.
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angela D.
Traveler
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.
Brandon C.
Traveler
Apr. 23, 2022
Osage Hills State Park Campground
Fantastic
Great trails, clean, HEATED bathrooms and showers
Tom K.
Legend
Jun. 4, 2018
Osage Hills State Park Campground
Close Camping Escape
We often go here when we need to change things up on our hiking schedule. The trails aren't marked but the park is small enough that you do not need signs. We haven't had an issue picking up a day use map at the check in counter or just looking at the signs throughout the park. The camping situation is really pretty decent. We stay on the main loop and have a table and fire ring. It can be loud but when we camp here we make sure to go late in the season or really early as the heat in the park is a serious concern. We have seen water snakes in this park so be careful when swimming. We can't tell them apart so we steer clear. The main loop is a little uneven so it may take some work finding a level spot in certain camp spots. The far end of the loop is the best, imo. If you are going to do just a short hike, I recommend going to the look out and finding the trail to the old CCC camp. The trail goes close enough to the spots that you can go off trail and really explore! This is a site that you want to go to as there isn't really anything else around.
Angie S.
Guide
Jul. 26, 2021
Osage Hills State Park Campground
Awesome Park and Campground
We had a wonderful time camping here. The park is great and the RV campground shady with sites well spread out. It was nearly full and super quiet. There is hiking and access to the bluffs from the Campground. It's a quick drive to the pool (4$ per person) and river access. The only downside we're the bathrooms. Soaking wet floors, overflowing trash cans, no hooks or little shelf for towel or shower toiletries. It wasn't the very worst state park bathroom I've seen but definitely not impressive. This could be greatly improved. Beyond that, this park and Campground were wonderful and I highly recommend!
Brittany G.
Guide
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.