Best Camping near Ulysses, KS

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.

Best Camping Sites Near Ulysses, KS (21)

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Recent Reviews in Ulysses

45 Reviews of 21 Ulysses Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilburton Fishing Pond
    Nov. 14, 2024

    Wilburton Fishing Pond

    Wilburton pond, so pretty

    It was easy to find, the pond is a one minute walk away and very pretty. I was the only one here and it was nice and peaceful. It was very chilly at night, but that is to be expected in November. I don’t have a heater, so I had to bundle up. I had excellent cell service (Verizon)

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Winds RV Park
    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.

  • aThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hamilton County State Fishing Lake
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Hamilton County State Fishing Lake

    Be careful of snakes

    We 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.

  • Chris B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Arkalon Park
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Arkalon Park

    Arkalon Park

    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.

  • Katie L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland
    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.

  • Les W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Winds RV Park
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Seven Winds RV Park

    Very nice

    Another great overnight spot when traveling. Host was warm and friendly and the trains overnight brought back many memories.

  • Jennifer  B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arkalon Park
    May. 3, 2023

    Arkalon Park

    Soft, sliding deep dirt road from the highway

    After 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.

  • Jose` D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Western Star RV Ranch
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Western Star RV Ranch

    Clean and Easy access rv park

    Very 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.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Western Star RV Ranch
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Western Star RV Ranch

    Pretty on the prairie

    All 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.

  • Lara K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie RV Park
    Jul. 24, 2022

    Prairie RV Park

    Great value

    Full hook ups, level sites. Pay on the honor system. No amenities but towns nearby are cute. Great stop if you are passing through.

  • Lee O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beymer Water Recreation Park
    Jun. 27, 2022

    Beymer Water Recreation Park

    Easy yet secluded

    It’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

  • DeAnn M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beymer Water Recreation Park
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Beymer Water Recreation Park

    Cheap water & electric sites

    Close 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.

  • Dave B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frazier Park
    Jan. 6, 2022

    Frazier Park

    Clean Campground

    I stayed here two years ago for 3 nights.  Clean restrooms.  Quiet (October).  As I recall it was free, probably due to the off season.  Not much to do or see in town but as a safe place to rest you can't beat it.

  • Michael H.
    Camper-submitted photo from BECS RV Park
    Dec. 27, 2021

    BECS RV Park

    Great Place

    This 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.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beymer Water Recreation Park
    Nov. 26, 2021

    Beymer Water Recreation Park

    Plain and simple flat chunk of dirt, cheap. With electric!

    Evrything in the other reviews is accurate except for the water. That review was in August. I am here now in very late November. The water is turned off. But electricity and a flat spot of dirt for 10 bucks is a great deal. The only downside is there is really no view. The land is flat in all directions. There are three ponds in the area which are marked membership only. It looks like they are very low, One is dry. There are four pairs of flat campsites on sandy dirt and a little grass. Each pair share an electric pedestal with 2 30 W outlets. Likewise each pair of sites share a pair of picnic tables under a weather shelter. Outside of town. You can hardly hear the highway

  • Doug W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beymer Water Recreation Park
    Nov. 7, 2021

    Beymer Water Recreation Park

    Good for a stop over

    We stopped on the way home to Colorado. It's cheap, level and has 30 amp power and water. Cell coverage is a solid 4bar 4g LTE with Verizon.

    For $10 bucks it works. We came through in November and the water was turned off. It has a bathroom but we didn't use it so I can't report on its condition. The park was clean.

  • p
    Camper-submitted photo from Hamilton County State Fishing Lake
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Hamilton County State Fishing Lake

    Primative campground, no facilities that we found

    Driving 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.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Wind RV Park
    Oct. 14, 2021

    Prairie Wind RV Park

    Small but nice spot. No on site bathroom. You need a BR in your RV. Dump site is available .

    We wanted to stay, but we do not have a restroom in our camper, and there is not one on site.

  • Debbie J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Winds RV Park
    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.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Beymer Water Recreation Park
    Aug. 15, 2021

    Beymer Water Recreation Park

    Quiet and empty

    Quiet 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.



Guide to Ulysses

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.

What to do:

  • Fishing and Swimming: Many campers enjoy fishing at local lakes. At Meade State Park Campground, one visitor mentioned, "I walked 200 yards to the beach and swam in the lake. It was very refreshing in that summer heat."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the trails around the campgrounds. A reviewer at Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland said, "This is definitely one of my favorite campgrounds so far in the Plains states."
  • Playgrounds for Kids: Families can enjoy playgrounds at various sites. One camper at Arkalon Park noted, "Great place for peaceful camping. Has a big playground for kids and miles of hiking trails."

What campers like:

  • Affordable Rates: Campers appreciate the low prices. A visitor at Beymer Water Recreation Park mentioned, "For $10 can’t beat it," highlighting the value for basic amenities.
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness of the campgrounds. One reviewer at Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland said, "Lovely camping in the National Cimarron Grasslands. Peaceful beauty all around."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and well-maintained grounds are a plus. A camper at Western Star RV Ranch shared, "Nice clean bathrooms and grounds. Quiet."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Beymer Water Recreation Park pointed out, "Bathrooms are just okay. Not the cleanest, but it’s something."
  • Seasonal Water Availability: Be aware that water may not always be available. A camper at Beymer Water Recreation Park noted, "The water is turned off," during their visit in late November.
  • Cell Service Varies: Depending on where you are, cell service can be spotty. One camper at Meade State Park Campground mentioned, "Good cell (Verizon)."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for spots with playgrounds. A review from Arkalon Park highlighted, "Has a big playground for kids."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings easier. A camper at Western Star RV Ranch appreciated the "friendly staff" who helped with any needs.
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds are quieter than others. A visitor at Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland enjoyed the "peaceful beauty all around."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Beymer Water Recreation Park mentioned, "Each spot has water and electric."
  • Look for Pull-Through Sites: These can make parking easier. A reviewer at Western Star RV Ranch noted, "Long, wide pull-through sites."
  • Be Prepared for Dusty Roads: Some campgrounds have unpaved access roads. A visitor at Arkalon Park described their arrival as a "scary, mushy slip slide drive through deep soft red dirt."

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.