Join the fun near Ulysses. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Ulysses is surrounded by family-friendly activities. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Kansas camping adventure.
$10 / night
Welcome to the Cimarron National Grassland, one of twenty National Grasslands administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Located within Morton and Stevens Counties in southwestern Kansas, the Cimarron National Grassland contains 108,175 acres.
The Cimarron Recreation Area includes the Cimarron Campground, Cimarron Picnic Area, Cimarron Group Site and__Cimarron Ponds. It also provides access to the Turkey Trail. See individual listings for specific information about these sites.
$10 / night
Welcome to the Cimarron National Grassland, one of twenty National Grasslands administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Located within Morton and Stevens Counties in southwestern Kansas, the Cimarron National Grassland contains 108,175 acres.
TravelerWe stopped here and drove around the almost dried up lake as another person was making camp near the pit toilets. When we come back around to consider making camp near him a 5ft+ rattle snake wiggled by his car. We stayed long enough warn him then moved on west into Colorado to find a place.
Scout
Great place for peaceful camping. Has big playground for kids and miles of hiking trails, even lakes to fish. Staff very friendly and helpful for anything you need.
Guide
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.
Scout
What a great surprise after looking at several campgrounds as far East as Dodge City we found this gem.
TravelerEasy access, plenty of space
Guide
Nice clean bathrooms and grounds. Quiet. Nancy was very helpful. We will stop here again.
GuideAnother great overnight spot when traveling. Host was warm and friendly and the trains overnight brought back many memories.
GuideAfter a scary, mushy slip slide drive through deep soft red dirt, we arrived to the bottom of the Cimarron River valley for an overnight stay. 50 amps and water on a concrete pad, plus a shade cover over a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Our 34 ft motorhome made it, and we prayed it wouldn't rain before time to leave. Nice campground with trails, a playground, and 3 well placed underground tornado shelters. Great staff (camp hosts) and a well run park.
GuideVery chill park, friendly host and all hookups functioned great. Filled up fairly quickly by 6pm but still plenty of room for more. Didn’t use any of the facilities so have no comment on them. Host appears to not be there during the day time as much. Just read the notes on the Office front door to guide you in the process if the Office is closed.
Traveler
Very quiet, clean, pet friendly! We stayed here for 3 1/2 weeks wile I worked nights. Small showers
GuideAll gravel and rock park surrounded by grass. Long, wide pull through sites plus a row of back ins. No permanent residents, beautiful showers, laundry, clubhouse and office, friendly staff, horse corrals, sunrise and sunsets were gorgeous.
GuideFull hook ups, level sites. Pay on the honor system. No amenities but towns nearby are cute. Great stop if you are passing through.
GuideIt’s flat, easy to get to.. bathrooms are just okay. Not the cleanest, but it’s something. Each spot has water and electric. Plus a covered shelter with picnic tables. For $10 can’t beat it
GuideClose to a small town. Cheap ($10/night for 30 amp & water). Great to recharge the batteries. Small playground, a bit run down. Quiet with few people. Small pond & mulberry trees.
ScoutThis was a great VERY quiet get away for me and the wife. Not a lot going on in this area during the winter time but this was the perfect place for us to unplug. Nestled just outside Garner State Park has some great scenery. The dog park and surrounding area could have used some more grass in and around it to help keep the mud out of the RV but the dogs enjoyed themselves. All in all a great place for a get away if you're looking to unplug.
ScoutDriving through the small roads of Kansas in the late afternoon we decided we had better find a place to park our van . We found this park, and as it was dark, we really couldn't see our surroundings very well, we drove off the road and found a level spot and turned in for the night. It was okay, being late october I think we were the only people in the park. In the morning we looked around and we might have been in the wrong side of the park. The lake was dry from where we could see. All we wanted to do was rest for the night and get going in the morning so it was good for us.
Scout
We wanted to stay, but we do not have a restroom in our camper, and there is not one on site.
GuideClean little spot with hookups. Friendly and helpful staff. Very affordable. I’ve paid more for a lot less.
TravelerWelcoming staff, grassy area for pet walk, full hookups, shower, bathroom, rec area and laundry. Free wifi.
LegendI 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.
ScoutQuiet spot, 2 miles out of town. Little highway noise, for $10 with electric and water, it’s perfect! Good sunset view, small pond ( requires membership to fish) lots of birds around.
GuideLovely camping in the National Cimarron Grasslands. Peaceful beauty all around. Only one other camper. Highly recommend if you are looking for off the beaten path. Vault toilets and water.
ScoutWell kept city owned RV park. Level concrete pads and covered picnic table. The RR trestle you see is the Samson of the Cimarron!
TravelerNice quiet place with covered picnic tables (a bit weathered) , pretty level grassy spots. ~8 - 30 amp (no 50 amp) w water... and some more primitive camp spots as well. We were the only ones there so it was a great stop for $10! Stayed May 2021 - was dry when we arrived, rained that night - no problems leaving. We went in the entrance off the main road and had to weave around to the site but believe there is an entrance off the dirt road right before the park.. (refer to a satellite view vs GPS)
TravelerThis is a tiny (5 pull-thru slots) RV park run by the county in Montezuma, Kansas. Perfect for an overnight stay, it has 30 and 50 amp hookups, sewer and water. All for only $20/night. Each slot is a gravel drive with a concrete pad on the side that has a concrete picnic table. It’s right off KS-56, but we didn’t find it too noisy. I would definitely stay here again if passing by this way. Even has the added bonus of a small adjacent field where we were able to kite our paramotor wing for a bit.
GuideNice, no frills, rv park with friendly staff. Great place for a stop over. We stayed 2 nights after a 500 mile driving day. Gravel sites with grass surrounding the park. Approximately 30 or so full hookup spaces. Community room with restrooms, showers and laundry.
Legend
Great small campground / rec area. It was clearly very popular among hunters/fishermen during season as we were the only campers there that were not hunting or fishing. It’s a day use area, too. There’s only vault toilets but there is drinking water available. No power or dump stations, but generators were welcome for the RV folks. Fires are allowed when there are no active fire restrictions and they have great fire pit rings. Pay attention to fire restrictions on the USDA campground site. No fire wood for sale, so bring your own. The sites are first come first serve since they’re non-reservable according to the USDA website. I had heard there were great trails on the grasslands but it was hunting season when we were there so I recommend researching that first before coming here and expecting to hike safely. The grounds are kept decently well. There’s no camp host but when we were there all the other campers were very quiet / chill. In fact we were alone on the whole grounds until the hunters rolled in for the evening. The sunset & sunrise were gorgeous here. It’s buggy of course because you’re in the grasslands and near ponds, so be prepared for insects as well. We heard a pack of animals loudly roll through in the night, pretty sure they were coyotes. Trash cans available, and great picnic tables available.
All in all, this was a wonderful site and we’re glad we made the drive. It’s a lovely campground with the grasslands’ nature surrounding you on all sides. We camped in a Roof Top Tent (RTT) and the lot was level, decently private. We camped in #6. People clearly like to spread out here when it’s not crowded, that was nice.
Word to the wise: if you’re traveling here on Stevens County roads with gravel and 65mph speeds, sloooooow down and get off to the side as people approach you from the opposite direction. Those “Stevens Co not responsible for broken windshields” signs are there for a reason.
Website for info on this park: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12413
Camping near Ulysses, Kansas, offers a mix of peaceful spots and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a place to recharge your RV, there are several campgrounds to check out.
Camping near Ulysses, Kansas, has something for everyone, from families to solo travelers. Just remember to check the amenities and plan accordingly!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Ulysses, KS?
According to TheDyrt.com, Ulysses, KS offers a wide range of camping options, with 21 campgrounds and RV parks near Ulysses, KS and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Ulysses, KS?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ulysses, KS is Beymer Water Recreation Park with a 3.2-star rating from 9 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ulysses, KS?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Ulysses, KS.
What parks are near Ulysses, KS?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Ulysses, KS that allow camping, notably Fort Supply Lake and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
