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.
