Best Glamping near Newton, KS

Harvey County East Park near Newton offers a rustic glamping experience with lakeside safari tents and canvas accommodations that combine comfort with natural surroundings. The resort-style camping provides modern amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, and picnic tables at glamping sites. "Sandy beaches at most of the glamping sites are our favorite things about this lake," noted one visitor, highlighting the direct lake access that makes these accommodations particularly desirable. Glamping accommodations feature comfortable beds with premium linens, while some units include climate control for year-round comfort. The park maintains showers and toilet facilities for glampers, with many sites situated to maximize privacy and views of the water.

West Shore Camping Area at Cheney State Park houses eco-friendly glamping options approximately 35 miles southwest of Newton. The park's safari tents and cabin-style glamping units come equipped with electricity and water hookups. Activities center around the lake, with boat-accessible glamping sites allowing visitors to dock directly behind their accommodations. A recent visitor mentioned, "We really enjoy the large and shady sites with lake views." The glamping area features fire rings for evening gatherings and access to hiking trails. In addition to water activities, glampers can explore nearby Santa Fe Lake, which offers mountain biking trails and peaceful sunset views. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when the swim areas become popular with families seeking resort-style camping experiences.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Newton, Kansas (7)

1. Harvey County East Park
9 Reviews
Walton, KS
10 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. Santa Fe Lake
10 Reviews
Augusta, KS
29 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."

3. West Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park
13 Reviews
Cheney, KS
33 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."
4. French Creek Cove
3 Reviews
Marion, KS
27 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
36 miles
Website
+1 (316) 321-7180
$10 - $115 / 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. Shady Creek Area — El Dorado State Park
1 Review
El Dorado, KS
36 miles
Website
+1 (316) 321-7180
$10 / night

7. Sedgwick County Lake Afton Park
1 Review
Garden Plain, KS
32 miles
Website
+1 (316) 794-2774

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Glamping Reviews near Newton, KS

46 Reviews of 7 Newton Campgrounds

AJ M.
Guide
Jun. 24, 2019
West Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park
Nice surroundings beside the reservoir
We stayed on a Sunday night in early Summer on our road trip west. The lake was high due to flooding so we were moved the week before from our original booking at Hobie Beach. Really pleased with the primitive campsite we were at. Fire pit and picnic table was well maintained. On Sunday night the restrooms & showers were in need of a clean.

Nature trails are great for the kids.

Bait shop just outside the park entrance was well stocked including ice.
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Stew F.
Scout
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.
Nancy C.
Legend
Apr. 8, 2021
West Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park
BALD EAGLES!!!
Yep, we saw bald eagles every day of our stay. Majestic!

This campground is large and spread out. We road our bikes over every inch and clocked 12 miles. If you do mountain bike, you would enjoy the 9 + mile trail ( we walked it). It's flat and not challenging, but really nice, secluded and if you bring a lunch, there are 3 picnic tables on the lake that can only be reached by boat or the trail. Boating, fishing, birding, 18 hole disc golf course, swimming, biking or just relaxing, this place is great.

There are several loops within this State Park. The Gapher loop is for tents. If you are a tenter, you are in for a treat. Sites right are right on the water. The restroom water was on in this loop only.

Smarsh is a loop that is not on the lake side, but the only w/e loop that had water turned on during off season. It looks older and is low land. A large area of standing water was by the road. Even though it is older, has giant Cottonwood trees shading the sites.. one of the 10 modern bathhouse was conveniently located at the entrance to the loop. A playground and walking trails are across the main road. The longest trail runs through this loop.

The Hobie Loop has no services, but the amazing views make up for it. Half the sites are right on the water. Kayaks, Canoes, SUP can be launched right from the sites or just across the road. You pass a HUGE boat launch area before you get to this loop.

The last 2 loops ( North and South) are w/e loops, but water was off for the season. You could fill tanks at the vacant host site or the dump station.

The sites are all gravel or grass with the exception of handicap sites. I wouldn't they were level, but all doable.

It was WINDY every day so I couldn't kayak or SUP. I think it is just Kansas, though. I was sad to see so much trash on the road and the most remote part of the long hiking trail. Some could be from windy blowing stuff around, but the bad of empty beer bottles discarded on th me trail was not. We reported it.

A small store is just outside the entrance and Witchita is only 30 minutes away. Hutchinson is maybe 15 mi.
Melissa H.
Scout
Jul. 8, 2016
West Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park
Summer fun
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. I have a great time everytime I go. I recommend it as a stop while you are in Kansas.
Deb L.
Guide
Jan. 14, 2019
West Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park
Great!
Have stayed at this lake many times over the last 35 years, both in a tent and a camper. There are sites for everything. I've even seen people sleep in the bed of their pickup trucks. Full service, no service, whatever you need. Bath houses are cared for daily.
Marty D.
Traveler
May. 31, 2018
Santa Fe Lake
Pretty basic but close to home
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. Swim beach & great for tent camping. This was the first lake we went to as new RV owners.
Lisa M.
Legend
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.
Shana D.
Legend
Aug. 31, 2024
West Shore Camping Area — Cheney State Park
Just passing through
We only picked this location based on our cross country road trip. We only needed one night, but had to pay for two nights (it was on a weekend, but this place was no where near full, so the demand isn’t there to warrant a 2 night requirement). On top of that, we had to pay another $5 just to enter the park to get to our campsite. Campers near us looked like they were living there full time. The sites in the grass by the lake seemed to be much nicer when we drove by. Our gravel site was filled with any hills and micro trash. Campers 2 sites down from us was full of kids throwing their empty caprisun drinks on the ground (not the parks fault). Also the bathrooms are extremely dated and gross. Not sure what they are using the entrance fee for, but it doesn’t appear to be for upkeep.
Stanleigh S.
Legend
Feb. 7, 2021
Harvey County East Park
Great campground
Great campground really enjoy the large and shady sites. 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. All of the 50 amp sites are on the inner loop and all of the lake side sites are 30 amp. The biggest con for this campground is that you have to share a water source with the campsites next to you.