RV Parks In Beloit, Kansas

The main draw is Glen Elder State Park on Waconda Lake, about 12 miles west of Beloit on US-24. It has 121 modern sites with electric hookups, most with water, including 50 prime reservable pads with concrete and tie-downs, plus primitive shoreline camping and a dump station. Right in town, Chautauqua Park offers 8 donation-based electric sites on the Solomon River with a dump station on the premises. Between the state park on the lake and the city park in town, you can pick a full recreation base or a quiet, cheap in-town stop.

Yes. Glen Elder State Park has 121 modern camping sites across three areas, most with electric and water hookups, including 66 elec-water sites with 30 and 50 amp service. Fifty of the prime reservable sites feature 12-by-40 concrete pads with chain tie-downs, which are ideal for big rigs. There are also hundreds of primitive sites near the Waconda Lake shoreline for those who do not need hookups. Modern restrooms and showers serve the campground, and there is a dump station. Reserve through ReserveAmerica or by calling 785-545-3345.

Yes. Chautauqua Park sits on a bend of the Solomon River in Beloit and has 8 electric sites with water spigots nearby and a dump station on the premises. It is donation-based rather than a fixed fee, and sites are first come, first served, with a limit of 10 days in any 60-day period. The park also has an adjacent water park with a lazy river and slides, a community pool, tennis, basketball, and disc golf. With only 8 sites it fills fast, so arrive early in the day, especially on summer weekends.

Glen Elder State Park takes reservations through the ReserveAmerica system online, or you can call 785-545-3345. The 50 prime sites with concrete pads and tie-downs are reservable and are the ones to grab if you run a big rig or want a guaranteed spot on a holiday weekend. Many primitive shoreline sites are first come, first served. For summer weekends and the spring fishing season, book the reservable pads several weeks ahead. Midweek and fall dates are much easier. Chautauqua Park in town, by contrast, does not reserve and is first-come only.

Yes, comfortably at Glen Elder State Park. Fifty of its prime reservable sites have 12-by-40 concrete pads with chain tie-downs, which are built for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels and handle the constant plains wind well. Reserve those pads ahead because they are the most sought-after sites in the park. US-24 is a good two-lane big-rig route into the area from the east or west. Chautauqua Park in Beloit is smaller and better suited to mid-size rigs given its 8 sites and in-town setting, so call ahead if you are running something long.

Waconda Lake is the centerpiece, a large reservoir at Glen Elder State Park known for walleye, wiper, and crappie fishing, plus boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. In Beloit, Chautauqua Park has a water park with a lazy river and slides, a pool, and courts for tennis, basketball, and disc golf. Just up US-24 in Cawker City you can see the world's largest ball of sisal twine, a classic roadside stop. The open Kansas plains also make for good hunting in season and dark skies for stargazing at night away from town lights.

Late spring and fall are the sweet spots. Fall in particular brings mild, dry days, cool nights, thinner crowds, and strong fishing and hunting, which makes it the most comfortable season for a longer stay. Spring is green and great for walleye fishing, but it is also peak severe-weather and tornado season on the plains, so watch the sky. Summer is hot, windy, and busy, with strong sun on the open lake. Winter is cold and windy with several Glen Elder loops closed, though the Kanza area and Chautauqua Park stay open.

Yes, especially in spring. North-central Kansas sits in an active severe-weather zone, and spring is peak tornado and thunderstorm season. When you camp at Glen Elder State Park or Chautauqua Park in the warmer months, know where the nearest sturdy shelter or restroom building is and keep a weather radio or phone alerts on. Wind is a near-constant on the plains year-round, so orient and lower your awnings carefully and stake everything down. Summer brings heat and occasional strong storms too. None of this should stop you; just camp with the sky in mind.

The camping here is public, and that is the strength of the area. Glen Elder State Park is a full state-park operation on Waconda Lake with electric and water hookups, concrete pads, primitive sites, showers, and a dump station. Chautauqua Park is a city-run park in Beloit with donation-based electric sites and a dump station on the Solomon River. Private RV parks are limited in this rural stretch, so most RVers base at one of these two. Together they cover both a big lake-recreation weekend and a simple, low-cost overnight in town.

It is inexpensive. Glen Elder State Park charges standard Kansas state-park camping and vehicle-permit fees, which are modest, with electric and water pads costing more than primitive sites; expect a value price for a full-service lake campground. Chautauqua Park in Beloit is even cheaper, running on a donation basis rather than a set nightly fee, though you should leave a fair contribution for the electric hookup and dump station. Reserve the Glen Elder concrete pads early for the best value on a guaranteed big-rig spot, and note that fall and midweek stays are the easiest to book.

Yes, at both parks. Glen Elder State Park has a dump station in the campground, so even from the primitive or electric-only loops you can empty your tanks before leaving. Chautauqua Park in Beloit also has a dump station on the premises, which is handy given its in-town location. If you are boondocking along the Waconda Lake shoreline without sewer, plan a dump stop at one of these on your way out. See our companion guide to RV dump stations in the Beloit area for specific locations and hours so you can build a clean stop into your route.

Wind is a defining feature of camping on the north-central Kansas plains, and you should plan for it. Breezy days are the norm and gusty days are common in every season, with the open water at Waconda Lake giving the wind a long, unobstructed run at your rig. Orient your RV to minimize the broadside, keep awnings retracted when you are away or when gusts pick up, and stake down anything that can move. The upside is that the wind keeps bugs down and the concrete tie-down pads at Glen Elder State Park were built with exactly this in mind.

Absolutely, it is the main reason to camp here. Waconda Lake at Glen Elder State Park is a large reservoir with a strong reputation for walleye, wiper, and crappie, plus catfish and white bass. There are boat ramps, and the park has swim areas for hot summer days. A Kansas fishing license is required for anglers, and you will want to check current regulations and lake levels before you go. Spring is prime for walleye, while fall offers cooler, calmer days on the water. Camping right at the state park puts you steps from the ramps.

The main draw is Glen Elder State Park on Waconda Lake, about 12 miles west of Beloit on US-24. It has 121 modern sites with electric hookups, most with water, including 50 prime reservable pads with concrete and tie-downs, plus primitive shoreline camping and a dump station. Right in town, Chautauqua Park offers 8 donation-based electric sites on the Solomon River with a dump station on the premises. Between the state park on the lake and the city park in town, you can pick a full recreation base or a quiet, cheap in-town stop.

Yes. Glen Elder State Park has 121 modern camping sites across three areas, most with electric and water hookups, including 66 elec-water sites with 30 and 50 amp service. Fifty of the prime reservable sites feature 12-by-40 concrete pads with chain tie-downs, which are ideal for big rigs. There are also hundreds of primitive sites near the Waconda Lake shoreline for those who do not need hookups. Modern restrooms and showers serve the campground, and there is a dump station. Reserve through ReserveAmerica or by calling 785-545-3345.

Yes. Chautauqua Park sits on a bend of the Solomon River in Beloit and has 8 electric sites with water spigots nearby and a dump station on the premises. It is donation-based rather than a fixed fee, and sites are first come, first served, with a limit of 10 days in any 60-day period. The park also has an adjacent water park with a lazy river and slides, a community pool, tennis, basketball, and disc golf. With only 8 sites it fills fast, so arrive early in the day, especially on summer weekends.

Glen Elder State Park takes reservations through the ReserveAmerica system online, or you can call 785-545-3345. The 50 prime sites with concrete pads and tie-downs are reservable and are the ones to grab if you run a big rig or want a guaranteed spot on a holiday weekend. Many primitive shoreline sites are first come, first served. For summer weekends and the spring fishing season, book the reservable pads several weeks ahead. Midweek and fall dates are much easier. Chautauqua Park in town, by contrast, does not reserve and is first-come only.

Yes, comfortably at Glen Elder State Park. Fifty of its prime reservable sites have 12-by-40 concrete pads with chain tie-downs, which are built for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels and handle the constant plains wind well. Reserve those pads ahead because they are the most sought-after sites in the park. US-24 is a good two-lane big-rig route into the area from the east or west. Chautauqua Park in Beloit is smaller and better suited to mid-size rigs given its 8 sites and in-town setting, so call ahead if you are running something long.

Waconda Lake is the centerpiece, a large reservoir at Glen Elder State Park known for walleye, wiper, and crappie fishing, plus boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. In Beloit, Chautauqua Park has a water park with a lazy river and slides, a pool, and courts for tennis, basketball, and disc golf. Just up US-24 in Cawker City you can see the world's largest ball of sisal twine, a classic roadside stop. The open Kansas plains also make for good hunting in season and dark skies for stargazing at night away from town lights.

Late spring and fall are the sweet spots. Fall in particular brings mild, dry days, cool nights, thinner crowds, and strong fishing and hunting, which makes it the most comfortable season for a longer stay. Spring is green and great for walleye fishing, but it is also peak severe-weather and tornado season on the plains, so watch the sky. Summer is hot, windy, and busy, with strong sun on the open lake. Winter is cold and windy with several Glen Elder loops closed, though the Kanza area and Chautauqua Park stay open.

Yes, especially in spring. North-central Kansas sits in an active severe-weather zone, and spring is peak tornado and thunderstorm season. When you camp at Glen Elder State Park or Chautauqua Park in the warmer months, know where the nearest sturdy shelter or restroom building is and keep a weather radio or phone alerts on. Wind is a near-constant on the plains year-round, so orient and lower your awnings carefully and stake everything down. Summer brings heat and occasional strong storms too. None of this should stop you; just camp with the sky in mind.

The camping here is public, and that is the strength of the area. Glen Elder State Park is a full state-park operation on Waconda Lake with electric and water hookups, concrete pads, primitive sites, showers, and a dump station. Chautauqua Park is a city-run park in Beloit with donation-based electric sites and a dump station on the Solomon River. Private RV parks are limited in this rural stretch, so most RVers base at one of these two. Together they cover both a big lake-recreation weekend and a simple, low-cost overnight in town.

It is inexpensive. Glen Elder State Park charges standard Kansas state-park camping and vehicle-permit fees, which are modest, with electric and water pads costing more than primitive sites; expect a value price for a full-service lake campground. Chautauqua Park in Beloit is even cheaper, running on a donation basis rather than a set nightly fee, though you should leave a fair contribution for the electric hookup and dump station. Reserve the Glen Elder concrete pads early for the best value on a guaranteed big-rig spot, and note that fall and midweek stays are the easiest to book.

Yes, at both parks. Glen Elder State Park has a dump station in the campground, so even from the primitive or electric-only loops you can empty your tanks before leaving. Chautauqua Park in Beloit also has a dump station on the premises, which is handy given its in-town location. If you are boondocking along the Waconda Lake shoreline without sewer, plan a dump stop at one of these on your way out. See our companion guide to RV dump stations in the Beloit area for specific locations and hours so you can build a clean stop into your route.

Wind is a defining feature of camping on the north-central Kansas plains, and you should plan for it. Breezy days are the norm and gusty days are common in every season, with the open water at Waconda Lake giving the wind a long, unobstructed run at your rig. Orient your RV to minimize the broadside, keep awnings retracted when you are away or when gusts pick up, and stake down anything that can move. The upside is that the wind keeps bugs down and the concrete tie-down pads at Glen Elder State Park were built with exactly this in mind.

Absolutely, it is the main reason to camp here. Waconda Lake at Glen Elder State Park is a large reservoir with a strong reputation for walleye, wiper, and crappie, plus catfish and white bass. There are boat ramps, and the park has swim areas for hot summer days. A Kansas fishing license is required for anglers, and you will want to check current regulations and lake levels before you go. Spring is prime for walleye, while fall offers cooler, calmer days on the water. Camping right at the state park puts you steps from the ramps.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Beloit.