State Park Campsite and Cabin Reservations
Count on the Sunflower State if you love to camp, go RVing or catch a nap in a cabin. Whether it’s an overnighter or an extended stay, you’ll be amazed at the year-round options Kansas state parks, state fishing lakes and wildlife areas have to offer. From “primitive” tent campsites to utility sites for RVs, there are abundant opportunities for a relaxing outdoor experience. And, cabins with many of the comforts of home – including heating and air-conditioning – are available for rent at many state parks and some state fishing lakes and wildlife areas. Cabins are a great option for enjoying outdoor Kansas anytime of the year.
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Camping on land and waters owned by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is allowed only in designated areas on department lands and waters and shall be subject to provisions or restrictions as established by posted notice. (K.A.R. 115-8-9)
Camping is allowed only in designated areas and is subject to restrictions as posted. All campers and camping units are limited to a stay of not more than 14 consecutive days in one campground although a one-time 14-day extension may be obtained with written permission from the park manager. A five-day absence is required before returning to the same campground to camp again.
The number of campsites available for reservation will vary by park – in most parks about half of the sites can be reserved. The rest will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter and group campground reservations can be made through the park office where the facilities are located. You must be 18 or older to rent a cabin or campsite.
MINIMUM STAY NOTICE: A four-night stay will be required for camping reservations during Memorial Day weekend, and three-night stays will be required for camping reservations during the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends.
All campers and camping units at state fishing lakes or wildlife areas are limited to designated camping areas and a stay of not more than seven consecutive days on that department managed land unless otherwise established by posted notice or authorized by written permit from the department.
Not all state fishing lakes and wildlife areas allow camping. For those that do, camping is first-come, first served, campsites cannot be reserved, and camping can only be done in the designated areas. There is currently no cost to camp at state fishing lakes and wildlife areas. Camping is not allowed at any walk-in hunting area.
Upon completing seven consecutive days on the same campsite, each person and all property of each person shall be absent from the department-managed area for at least five days.
An extended camping stay of not more than seven additional consecutive days at the state fishing lake or wildlife area may be granted by written permit from the department if vacant camping sites are available.