Best Glamping near Fall River, KS

Whitehall Bay and Toronto Point at Cross Timbers State Park house upscale glamping accommodations near Fall River, Kansas. Both locations feature canvas glamping tents with comfortable queen-sized beds, private decks overlooking Fall River Lake, and full electricity for climate control. Whitehall Bay's safari tents include wood-burning stoves for cooler evenings, while Toronto Point offers yurts with kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms. The Beaumont Hotel & RV Park provides geodesic dome accommodations with showers, toilets, and full hookups in a uniquely historical setting. All glamping sites include picnic tables, drinking water access, and trash service. Most accommodate pets, allowing the whole family to enjoy the luxury camping experience. One visitor noted, "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."

Fall River Lake provides the backdrop for numerous outdoor activities directly from these glamping accommodations. Guests at Whitehall Bay enjoy direct water access with boat-in options and a roped-off swimming area just steps from their canvas tents. Cross Timbers State Park features hiking trails through native woodlands with access points near the glamping yurts. Both locations permit fires (except during seasonal restrictions), with Whitehall Bay earning praise for its serene setting and stargazing opportunities. The Beaumont Hotel's unique glamping domes sit adjacent to a historic airstrip, offering aviation enthusiasts a distinctive experience. According to a camper, "The history of the hotel and accompanying landing strip was fascinating, and the path to the ponds at sunset was beautiful." Reservations are recommended, particularly during the peak season from April through November.

Best Glamping Sites Near Fall River, Kansas (7)

    1. Whitehall Bay

    6 Reviews
    Fall River, KS
    5 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. Toronto Point — Cross Timbers State Park

    1 Review
    Toronto, KS
    13 miles
    Website

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

    3. Chuck Wagon RV Park

    1 Review
    Arcadia Lake, OK
    20 miles
    +1 (620) 583-6616

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

    4. Beaumont Hotel & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    El Dorado, KS
    28 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. "

    5. Bluestem Point Area — El Dorado State Park

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

    $10 - $110 / 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."

    6. Lake Parsons

    4 Reviews
    Big Hill Lake, KS
    40 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."

    7. Shady Creek Area — El Dorado State Park

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

    $10 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Fall River, KS

24 Reviews of 7 Fall River 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.

  • J
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • K
    Aug. 27, 2019

    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!!!

  • S
    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!

  • J M.
    Jul. 16, 2022

    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.

  • D
    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.


Guide to Fall River

Cross Timbers State Park offers a mix of camping options near Fall River, Kansas, where camping season runs primarily from April through November. The park sits at an elevation of approximately 1,000 feet within the Cross Timbers ecoregion, characterized by mixed hardwood forests that create natural boundaries between camping areas. Roads to certain camping areas can be narrow and winding, with some featuring gravel sections that campers should prepare for.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Lake Parsons, campers can enjoy fishing directly from their sites with convenient water access. "Me and my wife and grand kids love camping here every weekend," reports Mark K., highlighting its popularity with locals.

Historical exploration: The Beaumont Hotel & RV Park offers a unique aviation history experience alongside camping. "The history of the hotel and accompanying landing strip was fascinating, and the path to the ponds at sunset was beautiful," notes Sarah B. This site combines both natural beauty and historical interest.

Hiking trails: The native woodlands around Toronto Point provide hiking opportunities through diverse terrain. "Spent an October weekend here and had a great time with the kids fishing, hiking, and roasting marshmallows," says Jason S., adding that "some of the trails were a little overgrown at times."

What campers like

Sunset views: Many sites at Whitehall Bay offer exceptional sunset viewing over the lake. "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," shares Angela D.

Peaceful atmosphere: Several campgrounds offer exceptional quiet compared to more developed areas. As Janice B. explains about Whitehall Bay, "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."

Water access: Many sites feature direct water access for swimming and boating. At Lake Parsons, Kayla J. notes, "We were parked right on the water. They have concrete slabs with a great picnic table for each site."

What you should know

Road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. One camper at Whitehall Bay reports, "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."

Facility variations: Shower and restroom facilities vary widely between locations. At Bluestem Point, one camper noted, "The showers and bathrooms were like a swimming pool shower built in the 70's. There was no roof but everything is enclosed."

Yurt camping Fall River, Kansas: While yurts are available at Toronto Point, their popularity means advance reservations are essential. The glamping accommodations provide a comfortable alternative to traditional camping options near Fall River.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and beaches: Some locations offer family-friendly amenities. According to Stanleigh S. about Bluestem Point, "Decent beach area with playground equipment for kids. The general store carries camping essentials, beer, and ice."

Child-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with clear swimming areas. At Shady Creek Area, Zach A. notes it's a "Nice campsite with water access" and importantly for families with children, it's "not buggy either."

Site selection: For families seeking privacy, certain locations offer more space. Brandon B. shares about Whitehall Bay: "Our site was a group of three that were tightly grouped together in a full hook up area... we felt like we were right on top of our neighbors."

Tips from RVers

Hookup variations: Electric-only sites are common at some locations. Angela D. notes about Whitehall Bay: "Only negative was electric only, no water but we always travel with a full tank."

Leveling and access: Most sites are reasonably level but preparation helps. Sara H. describes Whitehall Bay: "Site #3 (60' gravel for up to a 40' rig) (electric only) was only $8.50" with her father's senior pass discount.

Smaller RVs preferred: Some areas have size limitations. At the Chuck Wagon RV Park, Dave B. explains it's a "Good travel stop" with "Full hook ups, 50 and 30 amp, pull through and back in" but notes it's a "Small campground with no public showers or bathrooms."

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