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Beymer Water Recreation Park offers glamping accommodations in Lakin, Kansas, approximately 30 miles from Ulysses. The park features electricity and water hookups with covered picnic shelters at each site, providing glamping guests with essential amenities for a comfortable outdoor experience. While primarily serving as a water recreation area, the park caters to glamping enthusiasts seeking affordable rustic accommodations with basic amenities. Cimarron Campground in the Cimarron National Grassland also offers glamping options about 45 miles southwest of Ulysses, providing a more natural setting among Kansas prairie landscapes. Each location provides picnic tables, drinking water, and bathroom facilities, though amenities are more basic than luxury glamping resorts. "What a great surprise after looking at several campgrounds as far East as Dodge City we found this gem," noted one visitor about Beymer Water Recreation Park.
The glamping experience near Ulysses includes opportunities for water activities at Beymer's small ponds, though fishing requires membership. At Cimarron National Grassland, glampers can explore hiking trails including portions of the historic Santa Fe Trail, enjoy bird watching with numerous species inhabiting the grasslands, and experience spectacular prairie sunrises. According to a camper at Cimarron, "Lovely camping in the National Cimarron Grasslands. Peaceful beauty all around." The area is particularly noted for stargazing opportunities, with minimal light pollution allowing for magnificent views of the night sky. The grasslands provide habitat for wildlife including bobwhite quail, coyotes, and deer. Both locations offer year-round accessibility, though winter visitors should note that water systems may be turned off during freezing weather, as mentioned in several reviews.
"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."
"Stayed May 2021 - was dry when we arrived, rained that night - no problems leaving."
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Check Availability"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"
TravelerOverall it's great. I've been here before a couple of years ago. Of of highway 50 just across the Colorado border. BE SURE TO TEST POWER BEFORE UNLOADING. Some outlets don't work. Water seems reasonable. I recommend the pavilion but all she's are smooth, level and well maintained.
LegendThe 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!
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.
ScoutCimarron 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!).
ScoutStay 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.
ScoutStayed 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.
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
RangerEvrything 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
TravelerNice 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.
Ulysses, Kansas sits at an elevation of 2,972 feet in southwestern Kansas, experiencing hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and cold winters with occasional snow. The surrounding High Plains region features flat to gently rolling terrain with sandy soil conditions that can affect camping accessibility after rainfall. Winter campers should note that many water systems shut down during freezing months.
Fishing ponds access: Beymer Water Recreation Park features small ponds for fishing, though access requires membership. "Small pond (requires membership to fish) lots of birds around," notes Tammey about the Beymer Water Recreation Park.
Santa Fe Trail hiking: Walk portions of the historic Santa Fe Trail through the grasslands. "23 miles Santa Fe Trail are within the Parks boundaries. Bobwhite, and coyote, dear and other birds spotted through the Park," explains Terri B. about Cimarron Campground.
Bird watching: The wetland areas provide excellent opportunities for bird watching. "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," shares Shari G.
Affordable pricing: Sites are typically very budget-friendly in the area. "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," reports Doug W. about Beymer Water Recreation Park.
Dark skies for stargazing: The remote location offers excellent night sky viewing. "I slept out under the magnificent stars, staring at the milky way late into the night," explains David S. about the Cimarron National Grassland.
Shaded sites: Some locations provide tree cover for summer shade. "They are under trees so shade was good. Sites are unimproved and very soft when wet. Folks are generally nice," comments Phil B.
Water availability varies seasonally: Water systems often shut down during cold months. "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," notes Butch K. at Seven Winds RV Park.
Site conditions after rain: The sandy soil can become problematic when wet. "Stayed May 2021 - was dry when we arrived, rained that night - no problems leaving," reports Ashley M.
Limited yurt camping options: While yurt camping near Ulysses, Kansas is possible, temporary yurt structures are only available during special events. No permanent yurt camping facilities exist within 50 miles of Ulysses, though some travelers bring portable yurt-style tents.
Playground access: Some locations offer play areas for children. "Small playground, a bit run down. Quiet with few people. Small pond & mulberry trees," notes DeAnn M. about Beymer Water Recreation Park.
ADA accessible fishing: Some ponds have accessible features for visitors with mobility needs. "Not very many spots but nice fishing at small ponds. One pond has ADA access. Small playground nearby," explains Keri F. about Cimarron National Grassland.
Weather preparation: The open plains can experience sudden weather changes. "Although the night was chilly & windy, this grassland provided us a comfortable place to sleep and a very peaceful night," shares Olivia K.
Site leveling: Many sites are naturally level, making setup easier. "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," explains Doug W.
Entrance access: Some campgrounds have multiple entry points that may be preferable. "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," advises Ashley M.
Clearance concerns: Watch for low-hanging branches at some locations. "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," warns Terri B.
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