Best Glamping near Halstead, KS

Several glamping options exist within a 30-mile radius of Halstead, Kansas, including accommodations at West Shore Camping Area in Cheney State Park and El Dorado State Park's Bluestem Point. Both parks feature upscale canvas structures with proper beds, electricity, and climate control systems unlike standard tent camping. The West Shore area provides glamping units with lake views and convenient access to water activities. Glamping accommodations at these locations typically include comfortable furnishings, lockable doors, and private outdoor spaces with fire rings and picnic tables. Bathroom facilities with hot showers are located nearby, though not typically en-suite in these Kansas glamping options. One visitor noted, "We love camping here because the campsites are decent size and they have cabins for our family without campers or tents."

Lake activities dominate the glamping experience near Halstead, with both Cheney State Park and El Dorado offering premium waterfront sites for glampers. Fishing, boating, swimming, and kayaking are primary attractions, with rental equipment available seasonally. Hiking trails wind through both parks, with the 9-mile trail at Cheney State Park particularly popular among glamping guests. Wildlife viewing opportunities include bald eagle sightings at Cheney State Park throughout the year. According to a camper, "Yep, we saw bald eagles every day of our stay. Majestic!" Most glamping accommodations in the area require advance reservations through the Kansas state park system, with two-night minimum stays common during summer weekends and holiday periods. Both parks remain open year-round, though glamping facilities may have limited availability during winter months.

Best Glamping Sites Near Halstead, Kansas (7)

    1. Harvey County East Park

    9 Reviews
    Walton, KS
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 283-5420

    "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."

    "Bathroom was clean."

    2. West Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park

    13 Reviews
    Cheney, KS
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 542-3664

    $10 - $21 / night

    "If you do mountain bike, you would enjoy the 9 + mile trail ( we walked it)."

    "The campsite has friendly staff, the facilities and campsites are clean, great swimming area. They are pet friendly and have a leash law. The boat ramp and dock are good sized and kept maintained."

    3. Santa Fe Lake

    10 Reviews
    Augusta, KS
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (316) 775-9926

    "This is a nice smaller lake that is fairly close to Wichita. Great staff on board. Electric only but the office lets you fill your fresh water tank by the entrance and there is a dump station."

    "This location is well maintained with multiple tent camping spots and a few electric. The owners take great pride in keeping it this way."

    4. French Creek Cove

    3 Reviews
    Marion, KS
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 382-2101

    $12 / night

    "Very nice spots, it is a cove off of the main lake nestled way back of the main, very dusty dirt road getting here but very nice spots. I go back every year."

    "One of the nicer lakes I’ve been to, and cheap, the road is a little rough, but it’s a neat place. Boat dock is very steep, small boats only. Pay online is very easy."

    5. Bluestem Point Area — El Dorado State Park

    10 Reviews
    El Dorado, KS
    42 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