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  3. Glen Elder State Park

Camping at Glen Elder State Park

State park · Glen Elder · 142 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Located on the shores of Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. With its rural setting, Glen Elder is a perfect place to relax.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 60 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 142 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Kansas State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Fixed dates

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View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 142 sites.

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First come, first served

You book directly on Kansas State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Kansas State Parks ↗

Walk-up only
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Amenities & location

  • Amphitheater
  • Aquarium Display
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Cabins
  • Camp Host
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Ring
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing Reservoir
  • Flush Toilet
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 140 electric individual sites.

Location

2131 180 Rd.
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Glen Elder State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Glen Elder State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Glen Elder State Park have RV hookups?
140 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Glen Elder State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Glen Elder State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 140 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 14 pull-through, 126 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 142 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 23 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 2131 180 Rd. (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Downtown Downs Rv Park

10.6 mi from Glen Elder State Park (straight-line)
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Truman Heights

20.3 mi from Glen Elder State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $32/night
$64 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Flat Hill Top Climb down To Valley

25.2 mi from Glen Elder State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • Swim at the beach or go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Zipline Tower Adventure in Kansas City Kansas area · 2 hr · from $82/person
    • Experience Weekend at Tanganyika Wildlife Park Kansas area · 8 hr–1 day · from $3147/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Wichita, KS Kansas area · 3 hr · from $83/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    HOME AWAY FROM HOME 2!
    HOME AWAY FROM HOME 2!

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 139 mi from campground

    $135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2022 Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite, two a/c and 1.5 bath, perfect for families
    2022 Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite, two a/c and 1.5 bath, perfect for families

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 8 · 141 mi from campground

    $129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack Platinum
    2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack Platinum

    Toy hauler · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 163 mi from campground

    $189/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Glen Elder State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Experience Weekend at Tanganyika Wildlife Park
    Experience Weekend at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

    Kansas area · 8 hr–1 day · from $3147/person

    The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Wichita, KS
    The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Wichita, KS

    Kansas area · 3 hr · from $83/person

    Zipline Tower Adventure in Kansas City
    Zipline Tower Adventure in Kansas City

    Kansas area · 2 hr · from $82/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Wacky Wichita Scavenger Hunt
    Wacky Wichita Scavenger Hunt

    Kansas area · 2 hr · from $20/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Kansas State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%2%0%
    Dec 20261%0%0%
    Jan 20271%0%0%
    Feb 20271%0%0%
    Mar 20271%0%0%
    Apr 20271%0%0%
    May 20271%1%0%
    Compare site types

    142 individual reservable campsites from Kansas State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Standard with water and electric hookups

    140 sites

    Loops: Kanza Campground (66), Cheyenne Campground (36), Kiowa Campground (20), Kaw Campground (18)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Cabin

    2 sites · from $95/night

    Loops: Glen Elder State Park loop (2)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Leavenworth Locomotion, KS Scavenger Hunt
    Leavenworth Locomotion, KS Scavenger Hunt

    Kansas area · 2 hr · from $20/person

    Dodge City Wild West Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
    Dodge City Wild West Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

    Kansas area · 50 min–1.2 hr · from $8/person

    Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Wichita, To The Arkansas River
    Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Wichita, To The Arkansas River

    Kansas area · 2 hr · from $12/person

    Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Wichita by Zombie Scavengers
    Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Wichita by Zombie Scavengers

    Kansas area · 1 hr · from $20/person

    Ultimate Adventure Zipline Tour in Bonner Springs
    Ultimate Adventure Zipline Tour in Bonner Springs

    Kansas area · 3 hr · from $100/person