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Renting a state park cabin allows visitors to explore the outdoors and enjoy state park facilities with comfortable, safe lodgings that accommodate family groups at reasonable prices. The Indian Paint Cabin at El Dorado State Park, for example, is an ADA-compliant lodging with air conditioning, heating, full kitchen, bedroom, living room and outdoor grilling area.
Most Kansas state parks have a section of primitive camping. These inexpensive options are often in more remote areas of the park and allow for a relatively isolated outdoor camping experience for those with their own tents or portable shelter. The 50 primitive sites at Cheney State Park’s Wichita Point Campground provide stunning waterside views and easy access to the public beach.
Share the camping experience with your horse! The Rockin’ K Horse Campground at Kanopolis State Park provides pens, washbays and other facilities for horse-owners who wish to explore the equestrian trails and spend the night in a lakeside wilderness. Other options for horse-owners include a guided camping mounted tour through the Gypsum Hills of southwest Kansas by Gypsum Hills Trail Guides. Look for their information, and other private camping options, at travelks.com.
BIG EVENTS Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops Each spring and fall, the state and sponsoring organizations host a series of hands-on, women-only weekend workshops focusing on promoting and sharing outdoor skills (camping, canoeing, orienteering and more) and interests. For registration and more information, go online at ksoutdoors.com/bow.
With a wide network of state parks, public lands and private facilities, Kansas provides a range of camping opportunities, from rugged wilderness areas to relaxedcomfort luxury sites. Enjoy the outdoors your way across Kansas. TO LEARN MORE
The state’s official tourism website, travelks.com, has you covered for a range of camping options, RV grounds, glamping venues and more. For a full listing of all state park camping sites, their camping facilities and amenities, go to ksoutdoors. com/State-Parks or grab a copy of the official Kansas 2019 State Parks magazine.
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