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    James B.'s photo of rv camping at Norman No.1 Museum RV Park near Fredonia, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Norman No.1 Museum RV Park near Fredonia, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Norman No.1 Museum RV Park near Fredonia, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Norman No.1 Museum RV Park near Fredonia, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Norman No.1 Museum RV Park near Fredonia, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Norman No.1 Museum RV Park near Fredonia, KS

    1. Norman No.1 Museum RV Park

    1 Review
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    Fredonia, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    JJ V.'s photo of rv camping at Riverside RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Riverside RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Riverside RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Riverside RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Riverside RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Riverside RV Park near Bartlesville, OK

    2. Riverside RV Park

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    Bartlesville, Oklahoma

    Pull thrus & back ins 30 & 50 amps available Water& Sewer hook ups Free Wifi & Cable TV. Swimming pool Dog Park Gift shop and RV Supplies Laundry Room Restrooms and Showers Midway point of the 11 mi. Pathfinder walking/jogging/biking trail Pavillion and Club house for group gatherings Propane available

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Market
    James B.'s photo of rv camping at My Green Country RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at My Green Country RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at My Green Country RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at My Green Country RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at My Green Country RV Park near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at My Green Country RV Park near Bartlesville, OK

    3. My Green Country RV Park

    1 Review
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    Bartlesville, Oklahoma

    20-Amp 30-Amp 50-Amp Accessible Concrete Pad Electricity Fire Pit Patio Pet-Friendly Picnic Table Pull-Through Sewer Hook-Up Water Hook-Up Wi-Fi

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Beaumont Hotel & RV Park near El Dorado, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Beaumont Hotel & RV Park near El Dorado, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Beaumont Hotel & RV Park near El Dorado, KS

    4. Beaumont Hotel & RV Park

    2 Reviews
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    El Dorado, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 - $109 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Bell RV Village near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Bell RV Village near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Bell RV Village near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Bell RV Village near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Bell RV Village near Bartlesville, OK
    Camper-submitted photo at Bell RV Village near Bartlesville, OK

    5. Bell RV Village

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    Bartlesville, Oklahoma

    Bell RV Village is a brand new upscale RV park and campground, featuring luxurious amenities with a pet & family-friendly atmosphere. Our spacious 101 site facility is conveniently located right off Highway 75 in Oklahoma, making it easy to visit nearby lakes for a fun day on the water or experience local culture at one of Bartlesville's many attractions, like Woolaroc & the Price Tower. Each site also comes with free cable, high speed wifi, and more, so you can relax indoors on rainy days or work from the road. Your furry family members will enjoy our two on-site Bark Park, where they can play to their hearts content and meet other RV pets. We also have 2 laundromats, a fishing pond with a walking trail around it, and best of all a pickleball ball court. All our guests receive a discount on RV parts and accessories from the Bell Camper Sales dealership, and if you need service work done, one of our factory-trained RV technicians will come to you. Choose Bell RV Village for your next RV adventure!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $37 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Buckeye RV Park near Coffeyville, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Buckeye RV Park near Coffeyville, KS

    6. Buckeye RV Park

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    Coffeyville, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    luke S.'s photo of rv camping at Hillside RV Park near Big Hill Lake, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Hillside RV Park near Big Hill Lake, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Hillside RV Park near Big Hill Lake, KS

    7. Hillside RV Park

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    Big Hill Lake, Kansas

    Located in Oswego, Kansas, Hillside RV Park is open year-round! We offer Passport America discount for an unlimited stay. Ask about the Good Sam discount, military and veteran and other discounts. Our park features (24) 70-foot pull-through RV lots on the property with ten additional back in lots with some concrete pads for long-term stays. Electric, Sewer, Trash all included in the price. $2.00 extra for 30 amp service, $3.00 extra for 50 amp service. We also have a large pet area; pets must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up after. Do not leave outside when you are away from the campsite. Whether its a driveby or long term stay, we hope to see you soon!

    24 - 70ft pull through sites.   Full 20/30/50 amp service.  Water, sewer, and trash on each site. Nightly, weekly and long term stays available.  Pet friendly. Must be on leash and cleaned up after.  Across from groceries.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $30 - $33 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Capital City RV Park & RV Storage near Independence, KS
    Camper-submitted photo at Elk Falls RV Park near Elk City, KS

    9. Elk Falls RV Park

    1 Review
    Elk City, Kansas

    Elk Falls RV Park specs:

    8 - gravel sites (6-30 amp, 2-50 amp), all pull-thru electric and water hookups,  septic dump station site length- 65 room for slide-outs (yes) 
    Pets allowed  
    Check-in-2 pm/check out 12 pm 
    Recreation nearby (within 5 miles) Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Gravel biking, Hunting (within 5 miles)  
    September-May Events Elk Falls Outhouse Tours- Always the Friday  and Saturday before Thanksgiving  
    10% Discount for active and retired US military personnel with proper ID. Enter promo code MILITARY (ID is required at check-in) 
    

    Amenities:

    30 & 50 amp 
    65' sight
    Water/ septic dump station
    Pull through 
    Animals Welcome
    Checkin/ out 2 pm/12 pm
    
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Santa Fe Safari RV Campground near Chanute, KS

    10. Santa Fe Safari RV Campground

    2 Reviews
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    Chanute, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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Recent RV Reviews near Elk City, Kansas

128 Reviews of 65 Elk City Campgrounds


  • Daniel S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Osage Hills State Park Campground
    Oct. 14, 2017

    Osage Hills State Park Campground

    They let us in for free!

    We arrived here later in the day. We were here and it was chilly in November. Apparently the person working didn't anticipate any body showing up so late in the season. They were surprised and let us in for free. Its a pretty sweet camp right on the lake. 20-30 tent sites. As well as full RV hook ups.

    Theres hiking, biking, and fishing in the area. We weren't really sure what to think about camping in Oklahoma and the camp site and people blew our expectations.

    Cheers!

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillside RV Park
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Hillside RV Park

    Hillside RV Park

    This park is in our hometown. It's where we stay when we are not traveling. We have stayed in a number of the sites. They are somewhat close but it's never been an issue. Full hookups. Grocery store is literally minutes away. The RV Park is located at the south end of town on Highway 59. The owner is very accommodating. Good Verizon signal. Park has wi-fi. Oswego has a beautiful city park. Fishing is popular here, at the Neosho River and in the nearby mined pits. Also nearby is Big Brutus, the largest electric shovel in the world.

  • Brandon B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitehall Bay
    Jul. 10, 2022

    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.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Chuck Wagon RV Park
    Jun. 1, 2021

    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.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitehall Bay
    Apr. 28, 2022

    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!

  • JJ V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside RV Park
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Riverside RV Park

    Hidden Jewel!

    We stayed here for a week in June. Centrally located, quick drives to Osage Hills State Park, Woolaroc, Tulsa, Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Close to Oklahoma Wesleyan University. In Bartlesville, OK but on the Caney River and 100% felt like a hideaway. We stayed right on the river and watched the deer come down and drink every day. It was amazing.

    The pool was pristine, laundry room and bathrooms very clean. We had full hook ups.

    The staff was also great. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

  • Chris H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside RV Park
    Jun. 3, 2023

    Riverside RV Park

    Quiet , Comfortable & Affordable

    We very much enjoyed our stay at this park. The folks that run this establishment are very friendly & helpful. The park has a pool. We found Riverside RV Park to be quiet, comfortable & affordable.

  • l
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillside RV Park
    Apr. 25, 2024

    Hillside RV Park

    Passing through

    This place was very quiet. We arrived and the owner was extremely helpful and nice. We were passing through town and found this place. Full hookups and level spots. Would recommend.

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Norman No.1 Museum RV Park
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Norman No.1 Museum RV Park

    Overnight stop

    Overnight stop on way from Texas to Nebraska. Full hookup sights for $25. Have 37 foot 5th wheel and fit fine. Pads are gravel but level. Nice quiet stay with minimal traffic noise, etc. there are trash cans with water and sewer.

  • Dennis P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside RV Park
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Riverside RV Park

    Right in town and a Forest

    All the amenities one could ask for in a RV park. It sits in a strip of forest along Caney River (creek) with a walking/biking trail right adjacent to the park. On the other side of the street though is an Emergency Center where all the EMS calls originate. Ergo sirens at all hours. Can't be helped by the proprietors. We especially liked  "Mimi" who led us to our site and complimented me on my backing abilities. She made our arrival special. The place is efficiently run but the overall look is a bit run-down. There were about 32 of the 70 sites occupied year-round. The rest of us were stacked too close to the next rv. Still, our trash was picked up at our doorstep every morning, and propane could have been delivered as well if we had need. Verizon gave me full bars at 5G. WiFi is OK if you are close to one of several repeaters. NOTE: BRING A WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR. Their pressure is about 90 psi.

  • Annell N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherryvale Park
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Cherryvale Park

    Cherryvale Park COE

    October 1-5, 2019. Love this park. Site 8 had electric, water and sewer. Park had dump station, OK showers and flush toilets, Verizon 4G 2 bars. Elevation 906 ft. Most sewer sites were to high to use. Paid $11 with Sr. Lifetime pass. See RV Camping Journal for details.

  • Jeff B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rivercrest Campground
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Rivercrest Campground

    Nice for a quick stopover

    Nice and clean. Full hookups. Lacking some amenities but it’s definitely a nice stay when passing through.

  • Sarah B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaumont Hotel & RV Park
    Apr. 26, 2022

    Beaumont Hotel & RV Park

    Quiet and historical

    We stopped here for the night because it was in the right location, but were surprised by how nice it was.  The campground itself isn't anything special (it had full hookups like we wanted), but the history of the hotel and accompanying landing strip was fascinating, and the path to the ponds at sunset was beautiful.

  • Angie S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park

    Park is Great. Camping, well...

    Elk City State Park is great. It's full but not crowded, hiking is about as good as it gets in Kansas, dedicated Mountain Biking trails which I rarely see and it's rather pretty. Swimnarea is muddy but the kids didn't mind. Comfort Cove camping is adequate. Shower house is clean (by KS State Park standards), quiet hours respected and my kids enjoyed the playground. Our site is miniature. No place for a clothes line, no fire pit to speak of even though everyone else has one. We are boxed in tighter than a KOA and we feel it. There are sections more spread out with more room per site but not Site 243. Also, very little shade and very few shades sites which is weird in an area abundant in big giant shade trees.

  • Chad B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Osage Hills State Park Campground
    Jan. 27, 2021

    Osage Hills State Park Campground

    Great for family/easy in & out

    Great summer time RV and year around tent camping. Several miles of trails for hiking and smooth enough for decent mountain biking. Also a great spot do go down and see waterfalls and throw the kayaks in the water.

    RV facilities are clean for black water dump. Also has cabins and small event center, swimming pool, several play grounds. Con- no water in RV spots during winter months and upper tent camping closes during winter.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Meadow Campground — Elk City State Park
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Prairie Meadow Campground — Elk City State Park

    Well done Kansas. Well done indeed

    Wonderful park. Great overall experience. I loved it. Plenty to do with a great playground for the kids, kids fishing pond, basketball and volleyball courts, and even an archery range. Fantastic hiking along the lake bluff will be sure to wear out your legs! All RV sites are water and electric and most are pull through. It's the most level site I have ever had. The only thing that was weird is that when you check in you have to pay an additional $5.00 per day for your vehicle. It was probably in the fine print when I booked the reservation. I went ahead and paid the extra $10 or $15 to just get the year state parks pass, as we plan to camp in KS more this fall. You may have out done yourself KS.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park

    Abundance of campsites and lake access

    My family and I camped at Elk City state park over memorial weekend. There were primitive and RV sites everywhere and lake access in many places. As expected it was crowded and busy. We found a decent primitive spot, however there wasn't anywhere to park. It wasn't that the spots were taken, the sit was just off the road but there was a deep ditch. We ended up manuevering our van through the trees to get to the site.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Outlet Channel
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Outlet Channel

    Love this small, quiet, beautiful campground

    This campground offers a quiet out of the way experience. There are only 15 sites, about half of which are electric and water. There are no modern restrooms or showers but there are several vaulted toilets that are cleaned quite frequently. Nestled below the dam this is a hidden gem. I camped here on Labor Day and the park was full. Prior recons of this park were only half full or less. This park sits on the Elk City Lake. It has modern (brand new) playgrounds, basketball courts, and even a sand volleyball court. The sites are spaced well apart from each other and I never heard much of my neighbors. You can only book this campground through recreation.gov. you wont be disappointed!

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park
    Aug. 18, 2020

    Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park

    Great spot

    When we moved from Oregon to Kansas, we wanted to find a good place to camp! The first place we camped was Elk City and we’ve camped there three times now - it’s a great spot. The first time we had a spot in lower Comfort Cove - it was a lovely shaded spot with lots of space for our boys to explore. Anywhere down close to the lake is fairly busy and can be loud, though. So the last two times we’ve stayed up in the Timber Road area which we just love. It’s quiet, shaded and just beautiful. You can walk to the Table Mound Trail quite easily if you’re in this area. Timber Road area only has pit toilets but they tend to be pretty clean.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherryvale Park
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Cherryvale Park

    Disc Golf for Everyone

    BIG HILL LAKE CHERRYVALE Located on Bill Hill Lake outside of Cherryvale, Kansas and set in the gently rolling prairie with a large scattering of trees. The area considers itself as Kansas “Little Ozarks.” It is a beautifully serene setting dotted with campgrounds and day use areas. The Bill Hill Lake is a reservoir and holds 1,240 acres of water with 367 acres available for use by the public.  

    January 01, 2021- December 31, 2021 

    FEES$200.00 Group site electric$18.00– 24.00 electric 

    • • Standard Electric• 
    • Group Standard Electric 
    • Swimming Beach
    • • Hiking
    • • Showers
    • • Sewer hookup
    • • Electric hookups
    • • Full hookups
    • • Water hookups

    In addition to 22 individual campsites, the campground has one group camping area with a picnic shelter and seven campsites. Other amenities include drinking water, restrooms, showers, a playground and a dump station. The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside with thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals. Cherryvale Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites. Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way.

    Big Hill Lake is known as a trophy lake for fishing. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments. Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel. Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic.

    Directions Latitude 37° 16' 9.9998" N Longitude 95° 27' 29.9999" W  From Highway 169 in Cherryvale, Kansas, turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right onto Olive Street. After half a block turn left onto County Route 5000. Continue 4.5 miles to the lake and follow signs to the park.

    Need to Know• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the Mound Valley Swimming Beach Area• Flush toilets and showers are closed outside of the reservation season, however vault toilets are available in the north loop•

    Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site.

    Contact Information Mailing Address 19065 CHERRYVALE PKWY CHERRYVALE, KS 67335-0426

    Phone Number For campground inquiries, please call: 620-328-2050

    Upon arrival at Big Hill Lake a visitor may choose from a plethora of fun activities. Camping with and without electricity, boat launches, ball field, swimming beach and so much more. For trails you will find the Big Hill Lake Horse Trail which surrounds¾ of the lake and is 17 miles long. It provides a variety of terrain for all ages. The trail provides amazing views and riders will enjoy tethering areas and three parking areas along the trail. The parking areas are equipped with limited facilities that can be used for overnight camping by the trail riders. Riders will have the opportunity for wildlife viewing. For those that wish to hike you will find the Ruth Nixon Memorial Trail. The trail enjoys blue bird houses that were set in honor or Ruth Nixon. It is about one mile and offers the hikers the chance to observe local wildlife. The scenery along the way is spectacular. This trail links the Overlook Day Use Area and Cherryvale Recreation Area. There are rest areas along the way so take advantage of those inviting stops to enjoy the lake views and just take in the scenery. Big Hill Lake is one of the clearest lakes in Kansas and considered a trophy fishing lake. Sport fish include largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and sunfish. Hunters will find about 800 acres of project land that is managed for wildlife. Game species are lardge and varied around Big Hill Lake. Hunters will find bob white quail, rabbit, grey and fox squirrels, mourning dove, migratory waterfowl, wild turkey and white tailed deer. Hunters may also utilize another 1350 acres of land located about½ mile from the project. Wildflowers are in abundance in the spring and fall along with the beautiful trees such as persimmon, osage orange, redbud and dogwood. Swimming on the sandy beaches along the lake is a joy. Alcohol is not allowed on the beach area. Glass containers are also not allowed on the beach or in the water. Boats that are propelled by a motor of any kind or a sailboat must be numbered and registered with the state of Kansas or legally registered with another state. The Cherryvale area present day is a farming/ranching rural area with Friday night football the big excitement. In the 19th century Kansas was a bloody place. Before the “Civil War” you would have different groups battling for control. After the civil war the pioneers began their westward journey through the many trails that crossed the plains. In 1870 a group of five families settled in western Labette County. Cherryvale had not been established. This group stands out because of one particular family. The Bender family, a normal– mother– father– son– daughter from Germany. John Bender, Sr., his wife Ma Bender, son John, Jr. and daughter Kate. Now I am not going to get involved in their story but I will touch on some of the highlights and let you know the story includes an inn, a store, a hammer, a trap door, lonely single male travelers, haunted property and the only place where a mass murder is celebrated by a state historical marker. Google the Bender family in Kansas and enjoy a bit of the old west.

    LNT

    Better than when you found it

    Stay safe– Happy Travels

  • Doug W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Card Creek
    Nov. 7, 2021

    Card Creek

    Very clean and quiet

    A typical COE campground. Very clean and well kept. The site are good with plenty of space. Most any size rig will find a spot here.

    The primary attraction to this camp is fishing. There is a boat ramp with access to Elk City Lake. Most of the campers when we were their were either hunters or fishermen.

    The site so have power, 30 amp, and there is a dump station. There is also a hiking trail right from camp but we didn't have time to take it as this was just a one night stop for us.

    Cell phone for Verizon was 3 bar 4g LTE with

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Timber Road Campground — Elk City State Park

    Very Nice State Park with great water views

    This is a great State Park. Sites are paved with water and electric hook ups. Most are pretty level. Very clean park with nice restrooms and shower facilities. Great water views. The best hiking trails in the State of Kansas are in and around this lake and state park. From this camp ground you can hop on an awesome trail that leads up to the dam over look area. The trail has the lake on one side and rock wall formations on the other. Simply a great hiking area.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area

    Take a Walk on the Quiet Side

    .• 74 Sites Electric(50 amp service avail) 

    • 8 Non electric

    • Full hookups

    •$14-$76

    • Pull thrus

    • Reservations accepted 877-444-6777

    • Beach

    • Boat ramp

    • Drinking water

    • Dump station

    • Restrooms/showers

    • Pit toilets

    • Swimming Beach

    • Water sites 

    Peak Season March 26, 2021- November 01, 2021 

    Out of Season(No Booking Available) November 01, 2021- March 26, 2022

    FEES$14-$74

    Located on Bill Hill Lake outside of Cherryvale, Kansas and set in the gently rolling prairie with a large scattering of trees. The area considers itself as Kansas “Little Ozarks.” It is a beautifully serene setting dotted with campgrounds and day use areas. The Big Hill Lake is a reservoir and holds 1,240 acres of water with 367 acres available for use by the public. The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside with thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals. Mound Valley offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites. Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way. Big Hill Lake is known as a trophy lake for fishing. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments. Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel. Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic.  Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way. Big Hill Lake is known as a trophy lake for fishing. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments. Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel. Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic. 

    Getting Here Latitude 37° 16' 9.9998" N Longitude 95° 27' 29.9999" W From Cherryvale, Kansas, take U.S. Highway 169 and turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right onto Olive Street. Go 1/2 a block and turn left onto County Route 5000. Proceed 4.5 miles to Big Hill Lake and follow signs to Mound Valley. 

    Contact Information Mailing Address 19065 CHERRYVALE PKWY CHERRYVALE, KS 67335-0426 Phone Number For campground inquiries, please call: 620-328-2050 

    Need to Know• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the Mound Valley Swimming Beach Area• Flush toilets and showers are closed outside of the reservation season, however vault toilets are available in the north loop• Don't Move Firewood: 

    Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. Upon arrival at Big Hill Lake a visitor may choose from a plethora of fun activities. Camping with and without electricity, boat launches, ball field, swimming beach and so much more. For trails you will find the Big Hill Lake Horse Trail which surrounds¾ of the lake and is 17 miles long. It provides a variety of terrain for all ages. The trail provides amazing views and riders will enjoy tethering areas and three parking areas along the trail. The parking areas are equipped with limited facilities that can be used for overnight camping by the trail riders. Riders will have the opportunity for wildlife viewing. For those that wish to hike you will find the Ruth Nixon Memorial Trail. The trail enjoys blue bird houses that were set in honor or Ruth Nixon. It is about one mile and offers the hikers the chance to observe local wildlife. The scenery along the way is spectacular. This trail links the Overlook Day Use Area and Cherryvale Recreation Area. There are rest areas along the way so take advantage of those inviting stops to enjoy the lake views and just take in the scenery. 

    Big Hill Lake is one of the clearest lakes in Kansas and considered a trophy fishing lake. Sport fish include largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and sunfish. Hunters will find about 800 acres of project land that is managed for wildlife. Game species are large and varied around Big Hill Lake. Hunters will find bob white quail, rabbit, grey and fox squirrels, mourning dove, migratory waterfowl, wild turkey and white tailed deer. Hunters may also utilize another 1350 acres of land located about½ mile from the project. Wildflowers are in abundance in the spring and fall along with the beautiful trees such as persimmon, osage orange, redbud and dogwood. 

    Swimming on the sandy beaches along the lake is a joy. Alcohol is not allowed on the beach area. Glass containers are also not allowed on the beach or in the water. Boats that are propelled by a motor of any kind or a sailboat must be numbered and registered with the state of Kansas or legally registered with another state. The Cherryvale area present day is a farming/ranching rural area with Friday night football the big excitement. 

    In the 19th century Kansas was a bloody place. Before the “Civil War” you would have different groups battling for control. After the civil war the pioneers began their westward journey through the many trails that crossed the plains. In 1870 a group of five families settled in western Labette County. Cherryvale had not been established. This group stands out because of one particular family. The Bender family, a normal– mother– father– son– daughter from Germany. John Bender, Sr., his wife Ma Bender, son John, Jr. and daughter Kate. Now I am not going to get involved in their story but I will touch on some of the highlights and let you know the story includes an inn, a store, a hammer, a trap door, lonely single male travelers, haunted property and the only place where a mass murder is celebrated by a state historical marker. Google the Bender family in Kansas and enjoy a bit of the old west.

    LNT

    Better than when you found it

    Stay safe– Happy Travels

  • Kristen
    Camper-submitted photo from Marvel Park
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Marvel Park

    Marvel park RV site

    Located on the east side of town by football stadium and baseball diamonds. Dog park on site. Electric hookups. Shelter area with picnic benches


Guide to Elk City

Elk City, Kansas, offers a variety of RV camping options that cater to different needs and preferences, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

RVers appreciate amenities like electric hookups

  • At Buckeye RV Park, guests can enjoy electric hookups, although water quality may be a concern.
  • Norman No.1 Museum RV Park provides full hookup sites, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
  • Elk Falls RV Park features electric and water hookups along with picnic tables and fire pits for a cozy camping experience.

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