Best Cabin Camping near Ransom, KS

Cedar Bluff State Park offers cabin accommodations in both the Bluffton and Page Creek areas near Ransom, Kansas. The cabins provide electric hookups with concrete pads for stable footing. Restroom and shower facilities are located nearby, with several cabins positioned to take advantage of lake views. A review mentioned, "The cabins have great views" and noted the "cement umbrella like shelter" available at some sites. Bathroom buildings include separate men's and women's facilities with individual shower rooms for privacy.

Options range from rustic to deluxe cabins, depending on the location. Cedar Bluff cabins remain available year-round, while the Wakeeney KOA operates seasonally from March 15 to December 15. Most cabins are pet-friendly, though policies vary by location. The KOA cabins provide a convenient overnight option for travelers along I-70. According to one camper, "Management is very nice. This campground is right off the highway. The sites are close but otherwise a very nice campground if you're driving through."

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary between locations, with some providing basic cooking equipment while others offer only minimal amenities. The Wakeeney KOA includes a small market for essential supplies. Broken Arrow campground offers quieter, more secluded cabin options, though with fewer amenities. Creek Side Resort in Hays (approximately 40 minutes from Ransom) provides additional cabin rental options with more extensive facilities including electric hookups, showers, and toilets.

Best Cabin Sites Near Ransom, Kansas (6)

    1. Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park

    11 Reviews
    Ransom, KS
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 726-3212

    $10 - $90 / night

    "There are cabins and full RV hookup sites too.. nice shower house with individual room one for women and one for men. Garbage bin, fish preparation table, dump station and water nearby."

    "Great concrete pads with easy in and out. water and 20,30,50 electric. Solid restroom facilities as well as recreational activities. Not a lot of groceries or gas nearby plan accordingly."

    2. Page Creek Area — Cedar Bluff State Park

    7 Reviews
    Ransom, KS
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 726-3212

    $10 - $22 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    3. Broken Arrow campground KS

    2 Reviews
    Ransom, KS
    13 miles

    "Cedar Bluff State Park (Bluffton Area) is about 40 minutes off I-70, with just a short dirt road leading you to a peaceful lakeside campsite."

    "The overlook is just a quick viewpoint high above the lake which has its own attractions. But there are no facilities there just to turn around."

    4. Wakeeney KOA

    11 Reviews
    Collyer, KS
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 743-5612

    "Laundry was cheap per load, pool nicely maintained, showers clean. All amenities, dump on-site. Small playground. No fire rings and sites close together. Table at each site, some sites with trees."

    "Our young family of six stayed for 2 nights during our cross country drive and wow what a welcome respite it was from driving! My kiddos LOVED the pool."

    5. Creek Side Resort

    17 Reviews
    Hays, KS
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 259-0927

    $35 / night

    "Campground just outside of fun, nice Hays, Kansas. Nearly no trees, but extra long sites - probably 90 feet long.     Almost all are pull-thru."

    "Our site was extra long and the wifi and cellular (att) service worked great. The laundry area was perfect to work in with newer machines. We extended our stay for an extra night."

    6. Horse Thief Reservoir

    6 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 253-8464

    "They have installed more cement pads, more picnic table covers and windbreaks, and putting in new sewers on sites. Planted lots of trees also."

    "Having a lake this close is a treat even if it’s not a big lake. I don’t fish but see and hear fish jumping all the time."

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Cabin Reviews near Ransom, KS

53 Reviews of 6 Ransom Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2025

    Page Creek Area — Cedar Bluff State Park

    Beautiful grassed site on the edge of the lake.

    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. 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.

  • Christa C.
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Page Creek Area — Cedar Bluff State Park

    Primitive camping is private, RV not so much.

    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. Large picnicking table and fire pit. Very private

  • EV P.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Wakeeney KOA

    Great overnight stay

    About average as KOAs go. Laundry was cheap per load, pool nicely maintained, showers clean. All amenities, dump on-site. Small playground. No fire rings and sites close together. Table at each site, some sites with trees. Right off the hwy. Great place for staying as you pass through.

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

    Page Creek Area — Cedar Bluff State Park

    Sooth the soul

    Quintessential plains of Kansas. Pure beauty as far as the eye can see. Blue water. Generously spaced and well maintained sites, though a lot of them have limited shade. Not an issue in April. Beautiful views with brilliant sunsets over the water. In early April, there were only a handful of other campers. Only 1 small shower house was open, but it was warm and clean. 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. They even have a giant fishing pole and the bobber is a light. There are cabins with great views. Plenty of day use areas, a large boat launch with a dock, so you don't have to pull your boat out in the evenings. I had hoped to paddle board to the cliffs, but 30 mph winds nixed that. If you want dark skies and solitude, this is the place. There is one small store just outside the entrance. Other than that, Hayes is the closest town, 30 min. by dirt road or 40 by interstate. The rangers were really helpful. I would definitely recommend.

  • JOANNA M.
    May. 31, 2023

    Wakeeney KOA

    Welcome Respite for our family

    Our young family of six stayed for 2 nights during our cross country drive and wow what a welcome respite it was from driving! My kiddos LOVED the pool. We spent the entire day lounging and enjoying the basketball court, corn hole, park, ice cream social, and of course, the swimming pool! We stayed in site 4 which was super accessible, complete with picnic table and full hookups. I was really happy with the cleanliness of the park in general including the laundry facility, bathrooms, grounds, and shop. The laundry facility was very well priced and very efficient. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming and obviously take pride in this campground. We would be happy to stay again if we are ever in the area again! Highly recommend!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2025

    Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park

    Beautiful manicured lawn dispersed camping

    Roonii Campsite. Unbelievable dispersed camping. Some have cement umbrella like shelter. There are cabins and full RV hookup sites too.. nice shower house with individual room one for women and one for men. Garbage bin, fish preparation table, dump station and water nearby. Nice receded lake views. Little windy. Full hookups are popular. Cabins and dispersed camping sites are empty. Cools down nicely at night.

  • Nicholas The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Broken Arrow campground KS

    One of the best kept secrets in Kansas

    Cedar Bluff State Park (Bluffton Area) is about 40 minutes off I-70, with just a short dirt road leading you to a peaceful lakeside campsite. I stayed at site 360, which had an incredible sunrise view. Bathrooms and showers are located up the hill, with parking available so you don’t have to walk. Campsites are reserved through a self-service system: either use the electric kiosk (credit cards accepted) or drop cash in the receptacle. The park is also in close proximity to Castle Rock, Monument Rocks, and Little Jerusalem.

  • L
    Jun. 7, 2021

    Creek Side Resort

    Ok for a night while traveling

    The staff members are great, kind & helpful. This is a place for large RVs & large trailers. Very long, drive through sites. Gravel to park on. No trees, no shade. No fire rings, you can have a fire if you bring your own fire bowl. I use a cane & between the gravel & the curbs it was very difficult for me to get around. However, the bathrooms are accessible with grab bars. There are rails on the ramp to the bathrooms/showers/office building to help navigate the ramp.

    There is a small pond & some play equipment for children.

  • Gordon D.
    Dec. 26, 2020

    Creek Side Resort

    Large Sites - 80ft long+

    Campground just outside of fun, nice Hays, Kansas.

    Nearly no trees, but extra long sites - probably 90 feet long.     Almost all are pull-thru.

    Easy to make reservations, Laundry, small RV store, nice overall campground.


Guide to Ransom

Cedar Bluff State Park provides camping cabins near Ransom, Kansas, with sites available in two main areas: Bluffton on the north shore and Page Creek on the south shore. The park sits at an elevation of approximately 2,050 feet in the high plains region, where summer temperatures often exceed 100°F during daytime hours but cool significantly at night. The lake level fluctuates seasonally, affecting boat access and swimming conditions throughout the year.

What to do

Swimming and beach activities: The Bluffton Area has a sandy beach area where visitors can swim during warmer months. According to one visitor, there are "some [campsites] near the sandy beach. Unfortunately the lake water has receded dramatically" (Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park).

Fishing spots: Fish cleaning stations are available near several camping loops, making it convenient to prepare your catch. "Overland loop is closest to the lake and where you would want to be if fishing. There is a fish cleaning station right outside the loop," notes a camper.

Electronic gaming: The Butterfield loop features a unique attraction called Neos 360. As one camper explains, it's "part electronic game and part competitive sport, suitable for all ages" - an unusual find at a state park campground.

Visit nearby geological features: Page Creek Area — Cedar Bluff State Park serves as a good base for exploring regional attractions. "The park is also in close proximity to Castle Rock, Monument Rocks, and Little Jerusalem," reports a visitor, offering options for day trips to these Kansas landmarks.

What campers like

Spacious sites: The Page Creek Area offers ample room between campsites. One camper noted, "Lots of privacy and space between sites. Bathrooms good and Verizon service ok."

Concrete shelters: Several camping areas feature unique concrete shelters that provide shade and protection. A visitor to Broken Arrow campground KS remarked, "Some of these sites have big concrete umbrella over them. Where there are trees, there are nice sites that are shaded."

Clean facilities: The shower buildings receive positive reviews for cleanliness across multiple campgrounds. At Cedar Bluff, "Very clean shower house facility. Wide open grass spaces with tables and shelters for picnic tables," reports one visitor.

Fishing-friendly amenities: Pa's Lake at Page Creek is specially designed for accessibility. A camper described it as "the most precious thing I have seen, a little lake built for disabled and youths to fish in. They even have a giant fishing pole and the bobber is a light."

What you should know

Weather considerations: Summer heat can be intense in this region. One camper at Creek Side Resort noted, "The temperature was over 100 until almost 7:30 pm and our camper with the AC on high remained over 90 until almost 8:30," highlighting the importance of heat management strategies.

Water levels: Lake levels at Cedar Bluff fluctuate significantly, affecting waterfront activities. A visitor observed, "The lake is down but amenities are nice," while another mentioned, "There is an old boat ramp which the inlet has dried up."

Wildlife awareness: Be cautious around the facilities as native wildlife is present. One camper warned, "I saw a copperhead right by the bathhouse so be careful."

Limited services: Grocery and supply options are limited near most camping areas. A visitor advised, "Not a lot of groceries or gas nearby - plan accordingly."

Tips for camping with families

Playground options: Look for loops with playground equipment for younger children. A camper noted, "Butterfield has a bath/shower house and the largest variety of activities (archery range, BMX track, playground)."

Swimming areas: The lake at Horse Thief Reservoir provides swimming opportunities during summer months. A visitor commented, "Beautiful lake to fish, swim, and ski. It doesn't have much if any shade, so bring your own."

Activity planning: Some campgrounds offer organized activities during peak season. At Creek Side Resort, campers can enjoy "Flicks by the Crick" movie showings, making for entertainment options beyond typical outdoor activities.

Bathroom proximity: When camping with small children, select sites near facilities. One camper advised, "Bathrooms were quite a bit away," when describing primitive camping at Page Creek, suggesting families choose developed sites closer to restrooms.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Different camping loops offer varying amenities and pad types. A camper detailed, "Arapahoe: no bathhouse but located not too far from Butterfield's. All pads were concrete and appeared to have recently been redone."

Self-check-in guidance: Be prepared for self-registration if arriving after hours at Cedar Bluff. "The office was closed when we arrived and the self-check-in process was a bit confusing and cumbersome. Each loop has different prices and then you have to add the prime fee if applicable."

Road conditions: Access to some areas may involve unpaved roads. One camper at Wakeeney KOA warned about a different campground, saying "Dirt road was troublesome; lots of things shifted in the RV!"

Hookup availability: RV sites vary in available services. "Some sites don't have sewer hookups although they have an on-site dump station," noted a visitor at Creek Side Resort, suggesting checking specific site amenities before booking.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Ransom, KS is Bluffton Area — Cedar Bluff State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

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