Best Glamping near Emporia, KS

Eisenhower State Park Campground and Pomona State Park offer upscale glamping accommodations near Emporia, Kansas with lakeside views and modern comforts. Both parks feature glamping options that blend outdoor adventure with luxury amenities, including electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control. Eisenhower State Park's glamping sites provide scenic water views and shaded locations, while Pomona's glamping accommodations are situated in peaceful, wooded settings. The sites include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor dining and evening relaxation. Both locations maintain clean facilities with modern showers and restrooms nearby. One visitor noted, "Beautiful campgrounds with so many activities available! Our actual campsite was great and we could walk to the lakeshore."

Water recreation dominates the glamping experience at these lakeside destinations. Eisenhower State Park offers kayak and canoe rentals through their general store, which also sells essentials like ice and firewood. Swimming beaches with plenty of sand provide relaxation opportunities between water adventures. Hiking trails wind through the parks, offering wildlife viewing and scenic vistas. Fishing is popular at both locations, with Pomona State Park featuring a marina. The parks remain open year-round, though spring and fall offer the most comfortable glamping weather. A recent visitor mentioned, "The lake is really peaceful, and even though the state park boasts over 1200 campsites, I was all by myself with no one in sight." Reservations for glamping accommodations are recommended, especially during summer months when these unique lodging options fill quickly.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Emporia, Kansas (8)

    1. Eisenhower State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lyndon, KS
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 528-4102

    $10 - $125 / night

    "The sites were fairly small and jammed next to each other, and half of them didn't have great tree cover, but they all have a nice firepit and picnic table. "

    "Secure camping and clean on site bathroom facilities. Close enough to town for convenience but far enough away you get to see a lot of stars."

    2. Pomona State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Vassar, KS
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 828-4933

    $10 - $125 / night

    "Even being full, it felt secluded. Absolutely will be back to camp again!"

    "Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn’t solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left snd right of us."

    3. Carbolyn Park

    4 Reviews
    Vassar, KS
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 453-2201

    $14 - $20 / night

    "Nice, shady spots with electric and water. It’s very quiet. For $18, can’t beat it."

    "* 29 sites total

    • 26 electric ($16)
    • 3 primitive ($12)
    • boat ramp
    • dump station
    • shower-houses
    • playground
    • all sites are on a first come first serve basis
    • open from 1 May until"

    4. Bluestem Point Area — El Dorado State Park

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

    $10 - $130 / 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. Whitehall Bay

    6 Reviews
    Fall River, KS
    50 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."

    6. Chuck Wagon RV Park

    1 Review
    Arcadia Lake, KS
    39 miles
    +1 (620) 583-6616

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

    7. Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park

    1 Review
    Toronto, KS
    44 miles
    Website

    "Some of the trails were a little overgrown at times."

    8. Shady Creek Area — El Dorado State Park

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

    $10 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Emporia, KS

43 Reviews of 8 Emporia 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.

  • Christina H.
    Apr. 23, 2021

    Eisenhower State Park Campground

    Primitive camping was small and exposed, but fun

    The fivestar loop is decent for tent camping. The sites were fairly small and jammed next to each other, and half of them didn't have great tree cover, but they all have a nice firepit and picnic table.  It was super duper windy off of the lake for us, so be ready for wind.  Bathrooms were nice and clean and the staff were very nice.

  • 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.

  • Bill H.
    Aug. 25, 2018

    Eisenhower State Park Campground

    Tent camper

    Lots of space and good fishing. Secure camping and clean on site bathroom facilities. Close enough to town for convenience but far enough away you get to see a lot of stars.

  • 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.

  • J
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Eisenhower State Park Campground

    Nice campground, good breakfast nearby

    This is a nicely maintained state park. All the amenities you'd expect. No complaints. Truck stop a few miles away that had a really good breakfast and giant cinnamon rolls!

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Eisenhower State Park Campground

    Everything you need is here

    This was one of our favorite Kansas State Parks. At the end of May, it was almost empty. We had our pick of sites. We got a prime tree shaded spot on the water. In fairness, most sites are on the water or have a water view. Spectacular sunsets.

    There was only 1 small bath house open while we were there, but it was clean and the shower was hot. It was one of those push button kind that only stayed on for a min. Not a problem to just keep pushing.

    We road bikes, but the cold spring winds made kayaking impossible. In the summer, I can see why this place would be a fun destination. Swimming, boating, fishing, horses, archery, wide open spaces.

    The roads within the park are not the best. Also, online reservations must be made 48 hrs in advance, otherwise, its day by day.

  • 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.

  • Jeremy S.
    Jul. 13, 2025

    Pomona State Park Campground

    Quiet and clean

    Beautiful area to camp, and cheap. Our camp was in burning heart, it was very quiet and very clean. Even being full, it felt secluded. Absolutely will be back to camp again!


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