Glen Elder State Park
The park is open for the season. All shower buildings, vault toilets, dump stations, and the fish cleaning station are operational. All sites have water and electricity on. Kanza area is open mid-April through December, Cheyenne late April through September, and Kaw/Sioux May through August. Reservations available through campitks.com for 50 premium sites; remaining sites are first-come, first-served.
About
Glen Elder State Park occupies the northeast corner of 12,500-acre Waconda Lake, a Bureau of Reclamation reservoir built in 1968 on the Solomon River. The park provides a variety of camping options across three distinct areas: Kanza (open mid-April through December), Cheyenne (late April through September), and Kaw/Sioux (May through August). Fifty premium sites feature 12x40 concrete pads with chain tie-downs, ideal for larger RVs up to 50 feet. The campground offers modern amenities including shower buildings in each camping area, vault toilets throughout, and two dump stations with potable water. Most utility sites provide both electric (20/30/50 amp) and water hookups, though full sewer hookups are not available. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Free WiFi coverage extends across Kanza, Kaw, Kiowa, and Cheyenne areas courtesy of Cunningham Fiber. Beyond camping, the park offers a full-service marina with boat rentals and fuel, multiple boat ramps with ADA courtesy docks, a fish cleaning station, playgrounds, and opportunities for swimming, hiking, and fishing. Basic groceries, dining, and supplies are available within one mile in the town of Glen Elder.
Directions
From Beloit, Kansas, drive 12 miles west on US Highway 24 to the park entrance near the town of Glen Elder.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $21 - $110 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 80ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| gleneldersp@ksoutdoors.com | |
| Phone | +1 (785) 545-3345 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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