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C2T Ranch and Campground houses unique glamping accommodations situated 25 miles from historic Fort Hays, offering a blend of history and natural beauty. This ranch, continuously operating since 1884, provides glamping campsites with modern conveniences while maintaining authentic ranch atmosphere. "This place is an incredible continuously working Ranch since 1884. It is also the site of the first recorded Buffalo Soldier conflict out of Fort Hays," noted one visitor. Cedar Bluff State Park adds to the glamping selection near Hays with yurt accommodations overlooking the lake. Both locations feature comfortable bedding, electricity, and picnic areas. The sites offer drinking water access, fire rings, and clean facilities. Cedar Bluff's glamping options provide lake views and convenient access to water activities.
Visitors to these glamping campsites experience both history and natural beauty. Wide open spaces with stunning prairie views create perfect settings for memorable outdoor experiences. One camper described Cedar Bluff as having "blue water, generously spaced and well maintained sites" with "brilliant sunsets over the water." Canvas accommodations at C2T Ranch allow guests to experience ranch life while enjoying comfortable amenities. Hiking trails at Cedar Bluff State Park lead to scenic viewpoints, while the lake offers swimming and boating opportunities. Self-pay stations are available for last-minute bookings. The glamping season runs year-round at C2T Ranch, while Cedar Bluff State Park's canvas tent camping is most popular from spring through fall when visitors can take advantage of the swimming beach and outdoor recreation.
"Located right on the Saline River, there are primitive sites, full hook ups and glamping tents. The sites are very far from one another and you truly feel like you're in the old West. "
"It is also the site of the first recorded Buffalo Soldier conflict out of Fort Hays (25 miles away). So history? Check! The views both day and night? Stunning! Our hosts? The best part of our stay."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Great location, the staff was very welcoming to my arrival and I felt safe with all of the lighting on property. Sites are very level and the entire place is clean and charming."
"Super friendly folks and their pets are sweet as can be! Walked 5 mins up to Meridy’s for dinner and had one of the best steaks of my life."
"We camped in a tent around the flood line of the Waters edge. The water was down so the water was way out in the distance. Restrooms were quite a bit away. Bugs were bad. Everything else was good."
"First time in Kansas, had a quick one night stop during our road trip. This was a gorgeous lake tucked not far from the highway."
from $10 - $22 / night
Check Availability"Different purpose - Ft Benning is for hiking, trail running. This one is for water. The sites in the 10s with water/electricity have water within close walking distance but no hookup."
"We stayed at a site with an electric hook up for $24. It was 100% worth it. We stayed at site 22 and had a beautiful lake side campsite. Almost every campsite has a stunning lake view."
from $225 / night
Check Availability"Quiet, peaceful, clean campground with well maintained grass and fire pit areas. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Deer and coyote wandered around calmly. Beautiful lake view!"
"Tons of hiking and biking trails. We camped in November so some of the bathrooms were closed but there was one open bathroom facility that was drivable with hot showers."
TravelerLate night last minute stop on the way to Denver had self pay card machines, very easy and convenient. Quiet, peaceful, clean campground with well maintained grass and fire pit areas. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Deer and coyote wandered around calmly. Beautiful lake view! Self pay site makes for easy check-in for late arrivals or last minute stops.
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GuideWe stayed at a site with an electric hook up for $24. It was 100% worth it. We stayed at site 22 and had a beautiful lake side campsite. Almost every campsite has a stunning lake view. This campground has 84 sites. We were there Sunday-Monday and had a few neighbors that were friendly. You don’t feel stacked on top of one another. There was the cleanest pit toilet I’ve ever seen just a short walk from camp. There was even a bathhouse with 5-7 clean roomy showers with warm/hot water with no time limit. We had access to put in our paddle boards from a few different places super close to our campsite. We got to spend the morning on the water watch the fish leap out of the water. The host were very friendly and were around if we needed anything, which we did not. I would highly recommend staying here. It was well worth the money.
LegendI loved my visit to C2T ranch. This is a privately owned campground where the ranchers are restoring the property with sustainable ranching practices.
Located right on the Saline River, there are primitive sites, full hook ups and glamping tents. The sites are very far from one another and you truly feel like you're in the old West.
We took a ranch tour, which was so worth it. They also offer food baskets and river floats, that I did not do. If you're in the area, be sure to check this place out!
RangerAre you traveling i-70 in the middle of Kansas and just wanted a place to take a break and enjoy nature and a lake? Perhaps an overnight stay? Then this is a great place to come to relax and unwind. The campsites were spread apart nicely so not crowded with the neighbors.
RangerWhat a beautiful campground. Wide open grass spaces with tables and shelters for picnic tables. Fire rings. Very clean shower house facility. Lots of space. Many stalls for showers, there's also a nearby host. There's an old boat ramp which the inlet has dried up. Four out of five bar LTE signal.
TravelerWe are slowly making our way to Montana and decided to stay for two nights. After seeing the campground we changed our plans and stayed a week. We were parked across from the dog park as requested. The laundry facilities were good and reasonably priced.
TravelerWe've camped at Wilson State Park three times now on eastbound road trips and I can't recommend it enough! There are sheltered sites on green lawns where tent campers can spend a quiet night. Trees provide shelter from wind and thunder storms. Depending on where you camp you can walk to swim in the reservoir. And the Switchgrass MTB is surprisingly fun! Just be careful to let it dry out before you ride since that wet sand can wreak havok on your drive train. I've only camped at Wilson on weekdays and it's never crowded.
ScoutThis place is an incredible continuously working Ranch since 1884. It is also the site of the first recorded Buffalo Soldier conflict out of Fort Hays (25 miles away). So history? Check! The views both day and night? Stunning! Our hosts? The best part of our stay. They were extremely accommodating and welcoming. We will be back. Soon! And I live in Detroit…
Glamping close to Hays, Kansas offers a mix of prairie landscapes and lakeside camping opportunities across varied terrains. During summer months, temperatures can exceed 90°F with cool evenings dropping to the 60s, making proper shelter essential. Winter camping remains available at select locations despite occasional snow and freezing temperatures.
Fishing at Wilson Lake: Lucas Park provides excellent fishing opportunities in crystal-clear waters. "The lake is extremely clean. You can park with a water view nearly everywhere," notes a visitor to Lucas Park.
Visit historic sites: Triple J RV Park puts you near local history and dining options. "Called Sunday of July 4 weekend and the owners answered. Late check in was zero issue. Walked 5 mins up to Meridy's for dinner and had one of the best steaks of my life," shares one camper at Triple J RV Park.
Water recreation: Cedar Bluff State Park offers swimming and boating from spring through fall. "The swimming beach is large and looked clean. There is new looking playground equipment. The most precious thing I have seen, Pa's Lake. It's a little lake built for disabled and youths to fish in," reports a visitor.
Privacy and spacing: Many sites offer generous spacing between camping spots. "Lots of privacy and space between sites. Bathrooms good and Verizon service ok," notes one camper at Page Creek Area — Cedar Bluff State Park.
Overnight convenience: Triple J provides convenient access for travelers passing through. "Nice level gravel pads. New full hook ups. Nice place to stop for the night," shares a reviewer. "Great for an overnight stay. Came in late, called number & was greeted on the golf cart by an elderly lady."
Dark skies for stargazing: The remote location of many sites provides exceptional night sky viewing. "If you want dark skies and solitude, this is the place," observes a Cedar Bluff visitor. "Pure beauty as far as the eye can see."
Seasonal considerations: While some glamping facilities operate year-round, others have limited seasonal availability. "The glamping season runs from spring through fall when visitors can take advantage of the swimming beach and outdoor recreation."
Self-check-in options: Many campgrounds offer after-hours check-in. "Self pay station was available for those wishing to stay who didn't book before 12 noon day of. Lots of open spaces beyond what was available through the website," notes a camper at Cedar Bluff.
Road conditions: Some access roads may be challenging. "Dirt road was troublesome; lots of things shifted in the RV!" warns one Lucas Park visitor. "The road up to site 98 was long but beautiful. Surprisingly far from i-70."
Playground access: Several sites offer dedicated play areas. "There were play grounds for the kids. Really nice clean baths and the roads were pretty easy to push a wheelchair over," shares a Lucas Park visitor.
Educational opportunities: Combine camping with learning experiences. "We were able to launch our kayaks easily lets say 50 ft down. Was a small beach as well by the site. Larger beaches elsewhere," notes a camper.
Free primitive camping options: Plan midweek trips for potential savings. "The primitive campsites were free Monday evening through Wednesday evening. Vault toilets were clean and there was a trash dumpster at the end of each loop," shares a visitor at C2T Ranch and Campground.
Big rig accessibility: Most campgrounds can accommodate larger vehicles. "The sites are long and the utility hookups are good. There's a lot of highway noise, which should be expected since it's extremely close to I70. This was a handy and reasonably priced stop on our cross country journey."
Extended stays: Some RVers find these sites worth extending their planned stops. "We are slowly making our way to Montana and decided to stay for two nights. After seeing the campground we changed our plans and stayed a week. We were parked across from the dog park as requested. The laundry facilities were good and reasonably priced."
Leveling considerations: Some sites require minimal setup. "What a beautiful campground. Wide open grass spaces with tables and shelters for picnic tables. Fire rings. Very clean shower house facility. Lots of space," reports a visitor at Cedar Bluff State Park.
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