Best Glamping near Richfield, KS

Cimarron Campground in Cimarron National Grassland has emerged as a prime glamping destination in southwest Kansas, offering accommodation options beyond traditional camping. The campground features spacious sites with natural surroundings and comfortable glamping amenities. "This place was wonderful. Clean, quiet, remote, beautiful," noted one visitor who enjoyed sleeping under the stars. The campground provides potable drinking water year-round and clean vault toilets. Located between small ponds in a wetland area within the Cimarron River, each site includes picnic tables and fire rings. Recent updates have improved accessibility while maintaining the serene natural setting that attracts glampers seeking comfort in a grassland ecosystem.

The natural landscape surrounding these glamping sites creates opportunities for bird watching, wildlife viewing, and stargazing. Visitors can explore nearby hiking trails, including a 23-mile section of the Santa Fe Trail that follows the original path of the old wagon trail through the plains. One guest mentioned, "We watched flocks of Starlings tuck themselves into the marsh grasses for the night. Raptors, warblers, and many other bird species use the area as a fly-over stop during migration." Several ponds are stocked with rainbow trout in winter and catfish during summer months, requiring a fishing stamp for trout fishing. The nearby town of Elkhart provides amenities including groceries, gas stations, and restaurants. The National Grassland office in town offers additional information about the area's unique features and seasonal activities.

Best Glamping Sites Near Richfield, Kansas (3)

    1. Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    12 Reviews
    Richfield, KS
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 697-4621

    "The Cimarron Grassland is an amazing part of the Great Plains ecosystem and definitely worth a look when driving through the southwest corner of Kansas. It will not be what you’re expecting!"

    "7.00 per sites 10 sites(some are double sites so they call it 14 sites) all pads ar gravel, a couple are pretty level, all sites have fire ring, vaulted toilets, several water spigots according to Kansas"

    2. Panhandle Campground

    3 Reviews
    Guymon, OK
    37 miles
    +1 (580) 338-3784

    "Very clean bathrooms with free hot showers. Big shade trees. Full hookups. Kind host. We wished that we could’ve stayed longer."

    3. Seven Winds RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Plains, KS
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 624-5581
Show More
Showing results 1-3 of 3 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win


Glamping Reviews near Richfield, KS

19 Reviews of 3 Richfield Campgrounds


  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2018

    Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    Unexpected Beauty

    The Cimarron Grassland is an amazing part of the Great Plains ecosystem and definitely worth a look when driving through the southwest corner of Kansas. It will not be what you’re expecting! The sunrises alone are worth the price of admission, which was just $7 per night.

    Just off the park driving tour road, this little campground sits between small ponds in a larger wetland area within the Cimarron River. Each site is spacious with the usual picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. Vault toilets and potable drinking water are available all year round, we just had to wait for the faucet to thaw after freezing up overnight.

    The area is fantastic for bird lovers, and we watched flocks of Starlings tuck themselves into the marsh grasses for the night. Raptors, warblers, and many other bird species use the area as a fly-over stop during migration. Hiking is close by on the Sante Fe Trail which follows the original path of the old wagon trail through the plains, biking and other motorized recreational vehicles are allowed in certain areas. While the terrain might not be challenging, the sandy soil makes any long walk or ride just a little bit more difficult.

    The nearby town of Elkhart affords the usual amenities for groceries, gas, and a few restaurants. The National Grassland office is also in town if you want more information about the area. Check out our blog about our time traveling through southern Kansas...and unexpected treat!

  • Terri B.
    Nov. 20, 2019

    Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    Semi-Boondocking

    Cimarron National Grasslands,$7.00 per sites 10 sites(some are double sites so they call it 14 sites) all pads ar gravel, a couple are pretty level, all sites have fire ring, vaulted toilets, several water spigots according to Kansas worker they check the spigot monthly. Several Ponds some are stocked with trout in the winter a stamp is needed for the rainbow trout. During the summer they are stocked with catfish. 23 miles Santa Fe Trail are within the Parks boundaries. Bobwhite, and coyote, dear and other birds spotted through the Park. CAUTION: Before you get to site 1, there are 2 trees the one on the left has the scars to show the damage it has done to taller vehicles(we are 13.11 and just received a slight raspberry a couple layers of self leveling caullk and all is good for now!).

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    Bugs galore

    Stay far far away from this campground. Unless you like wasps and bugs. I couldn’t even use the restrooms because they were overtaken by wasps. I set up my tent and the wasps were swarming all over my tent.

  • Sammy H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    Nice Quiet Campground

    Stayed one night during a road trip from Salida, CO to Annapolis, MD. We traveled with two kids in a sprinter van. The campground was clean, bathrooms were clean, and very quiet. Spots filled up a bit towards the end of the evening with about half occupied for overnight stays.

    We were there for opening day of dove season, so the campground did have a few hunting parties and you could hear shotgun shots in the distance, which didn't bother us. None were loud.

    Flies were a bit bad in the early afternoon but settled down at night.

  • B
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    Great little bit of relief from the Plains

    Nice little spot compared to surrounding land, small trees, zero traffic noise. Fairly light traffic, no services, good Verizon signal. Pit toilet. In October just 3 of 12 or so spots taken.

  • Katie L.
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    One night on the plains

    Great small campground! Not busy, sites are well maintained, there is water, trash bins, and pit toilets as clean as they come. Verizon has good coverage out here. This is definitely one of my favorite campgrounds so far in the Plains states. Looks like they’ve made some recent updates to be more accessible.

  • M
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Seven Winds RV Park

    Older Park with a lot of long-term people

    All the sites are pull through everything worked sewer water electric $20 a night for 30 amp. Owner was very friendly when I was here the Highway 54 was torn up completely so it would be best to call and come in the back way if you look at your Mac, you can take a left on 12th St. by the Valero and go down and wind your way through.

  • Debbie J.
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Seven Winds RV Park

    Would Not Stay Here

    I had a reservation at this park, but when We arrived and got a look at the park we quickly left. Mostly perm sites with old, run down campers. The park was dirty and seemed very sketchy. Would not stay here.

  • D
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

    Hidden gem

    This place was wonderful. Clean, quiet, remote, beautiful. It does not seem to be rigorously overseen (there were no envelopes in which to put my $7 overnight fee), yet it is in fine shape: water pumps, toilets, trash cans all working and clean. More to the point: it's in the gorgeous grasslands. I just stayed for a night, on my route from Santa Fe to Chicago. I was the only one there. As there was no rain in the forecast, I slept out under the magnificent stars, staring at the milky way late into the night. Highly recommended.


Guide to Richfield

Cimarron Campground offers glamping close to Richfield, Kansas in a unique grassland ecosystem at an elevation of around 3,000 feet. The campground features 10-14 sites with gravel pads set between wetland ponds and along the Cimarron River. Seasonal temperatures can range from below freezing in winter months to over 100°F during summer, with consistent prairie winds throughout the year.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: The ponds at Cimarron Campground are stocked seasonally, with different fishing experiences available year-round. "Several Ponds some are stocked with trout in the winter a stamp is needed for the rainbow trout. During the summer they are stocked with catfish," notes Terri B.

Hiking the Santa Fe Trail: Explore historical routes through 23 miles of preserved trail sections. "Hiking is close by on the Sante Fe Trail which follows the original path of the old wagon trail through the plains," shares Shari G., who adds that "while the terrain might not be challenging, the sandy soil makes any long walk or ride just a little bit more difficult."

Birdwatching at dawn: The wetland ecosystem attracts numerous bird species, especially during migration seasons. As Bee C. describes the setting: "Nice little spot compared to surrounding land, small trees, zero traffic noise. Fairly light traffic, no services, good Verizon signal."

What campers like

Affordable rates: The $7 nightly fee provides excellent value for the amenities. "The campsite is $7 a night and was a nice quiet spot. The dirt road to get there is very rough," reports Truly W. from Cimarron National Grassland.

Clean facilities: Despite remote location, facilities remain well-maintained. "The campground was clean, bathrooms were clean, and very quiet. Spots filled up a bit towards the end of the evening with about half occupied for overnight stays," notes Sammy H., who visited during dove hunting season.

Natural isolation: The remote setting provides exceptional stargazing opportunities on clear nights. Mark D. shares: "Nice campground. Level sites, water available, and restrooms. Sites are separated but you will hear generators from nearby neighbors."

What you should know

Road conditions: Access requires traveling on unpaved roads that may be challenging for some vehicles. "The dirt road to get there is very rough," cautions Truly W.

Seasonal insect concerns: Summer months can bring significant insect activity. Dan M. from Seven Winds RV Park warns about potential issues: "Stay far far away from this campground. Unless you like wasps and bugs. I couldn't even use the restrooms because they were overtaken by wasps."

Limited amenities: While basic needs are met, services are minimal. "No store at location but access to gas groceries etc. in nearby Elkhart," explains Keri F., who also mentions the "small playground nearby" and "small but nice ponds."

Tips for camping with families

Multiple generations welcome: The area accommodates visitors of all ages with various comfort levels. At Panhandle Campground, Jess R. reports: "We are traveling with a travel trailer and three generations of family (five of us ages 4-64). We LOVED this campground! Well maintained playground for the kids."

Weather preparation: Plains weather can change rapidly, requiring proper gear. "Although the night was chilly & windy, this grassland provided us a comfortable place to sleep and a very peaceful night," shares Olivia K. about her early spring visit.

Evening wildlife viewing: Schedule time for sunset wildlife observation around the wetlands. Sammy H. notes: "We were there for opening day of dove season, so the campground did have a few hunting parties and you could hear shotgun shots in the distance, which didn't bother us. None were loud."

Tips from RVers

Height clearance awareness: Watch for low-hanging branches when navigating to campsites. Terri B. provides this important warning: "CAUTION: Before you get to site 1, there are 2 trees the one on the left has the scars to show the damage it has done to taller vehicles(we are 13.11 and just received a slight raspberry a couple layers of self leveling caullk and all is good for now!)."

Full hookup alternatives: For RVers seeking more amenities than glamping near Richfield, Kansas offers, consider nearby options with comprehensive services. Charles K. shares about Panhandle Campground: "Not a railroad to be found! The road is quiet at night. Big rig friendly."

Seasonal considerations: Plan your visit according to seasonal changes that affect campground conditions. According to Bee C., "In October just 3 of 12 or so spots taken," suggesting fall months may offer more privacy and space for larger rigs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Richfield, KS?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Richfield, KS is Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland with a 4.1-star rating from 12 reviews.

What is the best site to find glamping camping near Richfield, KS?

TheDyrt.com has all 3 glamping camping locations near Richfield, KS, with real photos and reviews from campers.